Holy. Shit. You go and make the whole thing a hundred times better, then you add that hall effect sensor and just blow it up even further above and beyond! Amazing!
$100 - pcb $43 - printed parts $13 - buttons $15 - battery, I'm guessing $5 for shipping $15 - Pi =186 + SD card and Altoids tin I am so excited for everything to arrive. Also for the build video. I want to cut a hole for the HDMI and use USB controllers so I can play on the big screen when I'm at home. It is some money, but this thing is so unique I think it's worth it. You simply can't have one unless you buy the parts and put it together. Coolest thing ever!!
@@cazyarth2703 Because they only produce a low amount of parts. I had to make a Frankensteins Game Boy Zero because all custom parts are expensive and because I broke the screen and hopefully not the button board I had to freeze the project. But I might try to make a minty pi out of a 3d printed shell and the parts of my game boy zero project.
I just saw this and went to preorder the parts to realise I missed the preorder listing by a few hours Damn you UA-cam algorithms that didn't make me find this sooner *clicks bell icon* Also, would you happen to know when the next run for PCBs would be?
Hi this is wintergreen4z's grandson. during christmas when I got the package with all of the mintypi stuff I was super exited . I have been watching your videos ever since your mintypi v2 came out . Then for 2 months the only thing that I talked about was a mintypi I thought it was the coolest thing ever Thank you so much from Wintergreen4z's grandson
I really hope for plug and play hardware in the future, so we can assemble it with just glue and screws. I'm garbage at soddering (sp?), and am not about to hire someone to make sure it's done right when it already costs more than a New 2DS XL...
Will there be a template for the new holes on the v3? I dont trust myself to make small precise holes. Im a bull in a china shop kinda guy and guides are great. Lol
I don't know if you've already answered this, but is the mintyPi uncomfortable to hold/play? It seems the main 'pad' is sunk into the tin, which seems strange. Also, love the project.
Man i wish i had money (and soldering skillz) to make this, would be a super neat thing to play with when i'm away from home. Actually maybe i could get a RPi2 (or RPi1 if i can't affort that) an Altoids tin, stick a screen in it and use my Logitech Dual Action (Yeah i know, kinda boring but it's the easy way out) and use SUPAH GLUE to stick it to the altoids tin, maybe making a single hole for the cables and it would be a super poor man's mintypi
This is becoming an expensive project! I somehow accidentally ordered the single colour printed parts instead of multicolour, so I just used it as an excuse to order the multimaterial unit for my prusa...
As cool as this is, I am a little apprehensive about putting 160$ technology in an altoids tin. If it got scratched or dented my stomach would drop. I would love to see in the future this design being put into a durable 3D printed shell instead of a tin. I would even be happy if you made this design able to be taken apart super easily to replace the tin with a new one or to repair or fix damaged parts. Heck, even a plastic shell that clips onto the outside of the tin to prevent dents or scratches would probably be best and the easiest to implement.
i just want one of these at an affordable price :/ buuuut the way it is now id say its actually worth a lot more (not that i was thinking you guys where being cheap before)
Can you please show us how to put that USB port into the mintyPi v3 build guide that’ll be really annoying if u didn’t thank u maybe even the 3D printed little guide to cut the tin accurately
I dunno if you will see this comment or if I missed it in the video but will you provide the files for PCB layout. I'm interested in learning how to design those for the buttons and power management.
always wanted one of these, but the soldering work made me shy away from it, now I'm 160 dollars poorer but I'm finally going to have a minty pi to play at work.
soulja anything are basically heavily markup of cheap chinese junk thats on aliexpress which does not perform remotely well with even the most retro console emulation where a 5pounds pi zero can even emulate PS1 games by just dumping retropi in it.
For those that are wondering this will run you ~$160 USD for all parts plus or minus shipping costs. A bit steep for a handheld but understandable since it's a small hobby project and it's hard to scale with cost. It's brilliant nonetheless. I may get it. Maybe...
If he uploads the stl files for the 3d printed stuff, the price should go down to 110-20ish including shipping. *that is, if you have access to a 3d printer*
Hanz Azazel I recommend you look up “Game Pi 2”. It’s another raspberry pi project however it uses a 3b. It sadly doesn’t have a claim shell design tho.
True but you control the software going in and know the hardware. You can get a cheap Chinese made emulator handheld but those things are held together with Elmer’s glue and luck most of the time.
Wow I'm shocked at how far this project has come! But regarding the preorders i have two question in mind: How long are the parts going to be able to preorder? And how approximately long would it be until the parts are sold out? Thanks for your time!
It says on the website that preorders end January 20, I'm not sure when the parts will be sold out, I'm pretty sure that depends on how many people will buy it and how fast they buy it.
@@tnai819 That would make sense but at Helders website (heldergametech.com/shop/mintypi/mintypi-v3-pcb-kit/) it says that there is a certain number of circuit boards on sale (only like 900 left)
@@jeremymercado8599 I started a number of 1000 to be easier for me to keep track but if it does sell out before then I can always add more to get a final tally. If you buy it before the deadline then you will get a kit.
I just stumbled on your channel. This is absolutely amazing. you're a gift from god. instant subscribe... i cant believe ive never seen this until now. this needs to be marketed to the mass. Please keep doing what youre doing :D
mushy buttons? nope nope nope nope! those on their own they are not responsive, they need to be solid on the user end like any respectable controller. Also on the pcb cut the interior half of the contact circles for the dpad, this way it becomes way way way more precise. I may sound super critic but I am because this is a very good project and I like it!
I've had the good fortune to try those new buttons and they are not mushy at all; They are like a rigid silicone, they are fantastic to use. I also do some tinkering with boards and the method used for the PCB contacts is probably the best way you can make it responsive, each finger interlocks from the opposite side meaning you'll get a connection no matter where you put the button.
"Mini Wireless TV Keyboard and Touchpad Mouse Combo with Colorful Backlit, Q9 2.4Ghz Colorful Backlit Handle Control for Android TV Box, Windows PC, HTPC, IPTV, Raspberry Pi, 360, PS3, PS4 by Okela" on Amazon
@@pharaohavalon8566 according to my math if you get the battery also, it's 110 for helder stuff with shipping, and 50 for wermys stuff including the buttons if you choose. So as already said, it's indeed around $160 in the USA. Don't know shipping costs for international though.
Saw some people making and selling these. Should I just wait till all of V3 of MintyPi is released then buy one? I'd make it myself, but working has my schedule tied up
If you do more with multi-colour 3d prints, please consider a collab with Devin from Make Anything. He's made some multi-coloured prints recently and you wouldn't even need the machine you mentioned.
Exciting stuff you guys! My only two complaints are the price and I personally am not much of a fan of those soft rubber buttons. Apart from that, lots of cool improvements, especially for the assembly! Integrating all of those parts on a single board seems like an obvious choice, and it looks like you guys did it well. It'll make the project accessible for more people. It's too bad it costs a lot. I'll have to stick with my v2.5 for now :)
I think pressing the button should load and holding the function button and pressing it should save. People will be saving once they get past difficult parts in a game and will be loading when they die. Loading should be easier and quicker, but that's just my opinion.
Damn i was excited that v3 is finally on pre-order. Then I looked at the prices. $110 for Helder parts and battery. $50 for 3d parts and buttons. Plus $20 for the Pi. No thanks, that's too much. Great design and good job, but too freaking expensive.
SICK!!! Maybe I would be able to support this project in the future (maybe in a year) if there's a mean I can support you with donations, would like to know about it to be sure to support you in the future.
I'm really loving this thing, I have yet to order the parts but it makes me want to build it real bad. Somethings I would like to see is movement pads like in the 3ds.
I love this! I've been following the mintypi all the way since v1, but never had time, money, or experience to solder wires and buy new screens. Cant wait, but a little late for Christmas 😭. One question though: will you upload the stl files of the 3d printed parts? Trying to reduce the cost 😂
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Finally, v3! Also, those transitions were so sick.
I agree
Zaketh yup, wanted to say something like this
I was waiting for them to try to slim the 3b and smush it in there. TT THATS IT I'M DOING IT MASELF!(maybe)
I have a question I would like to play multiplayer but I don't know if I can use it for that
@@JordanCardona Wdym like each person has a mintypi and they play on their own mintypis or multiple controllers on one
Dude! Those transitions are sick! So glad we get to see them again! Haha Awesome
Awesome! This looks really great! :D
(Also those transitions to the Pi's were really good. :P)
$153 + gst + shipping for those wondering.
Hahahahahahahaahahahah
Holy. Shit. You go and make the whole thing a hundred times better, then you add that hall effect sensor and just blow it up even further above and beyond! Amazing!
:D IM SO HYPED TO BUILD THIS!
I am not very good with stuff like this, so I'm very happy there is almost no sottering, unlike v2. I will probably be pre- ordering this today!
$100 - pcb
$43 - printed parts
$13 - buttons
$15 - battery, I'm guessing $5 for shipping
$15 - Pi
=186 + SD card and Altoids tin
I am so excited for everything to arrive. Also for the build video. I want to cut a hole for the HDMI and use USB controllers so I can play on the big screen when I'm at home. It is some money, but this thing is so unique I think it's worth it. You simply can't have one unless you buy the parts and put it together. Coolest thing ever!!
Were you able to get hdmi out line up well?
I’ve been waiting for so long! Really excited for this
It is finally time for me to think about getting one after all these years
Wooo, finally a good summer project
Oh I am most DEFINITELY getting one of these!
USB - C... * drooling intensifies *
And I thought that there was no way for anybody who wasn't an Apple executive to like USB-C.
I love minty pi just don’t have money😭😭😭
Heavily agree.
Yep
WHY DOES IT COST AN ARM & TWO LEGS?!?!
@@cazyarth2703 Because they only produce a low amount of parts. I had to make a Frankensteins Game Boy Zero because all custom parts are expensive and because I broke the screen and hopefully not the button board I had to freeze the project. But I might try to make a minty pi out of a 3d printed shell and the parts of my game boy zero project.
Same situation here 🤣
Awesome project. Im still pining for a 7" screen version. And paired with 2 of those 2200 batteries it could make a perfect setup
the tin isn't even 7" so how do u propose to fit that in the tin?
@@megazard i dont propose to fit it in a tin. I was simply replying I would love a 7" version screen in my hands.
I just saw this and went to preorder the parts to realise I missed the preorder listing by a few hours
Damn you UA-cam algorithms that didn't make me find this sooner
*clicks bell icon*
Also, would you happen to know when the next run for PCBs would be?
Hi this is wintergreen4z's grandson. during christmas when I got the package with all of the mintypi stuff I was super exited . I have been watching your videos ever since your mintypi v2 came out . Then for 2 months the only thing that I talked about was a mintypi I thought it was the coolest thing ever
Thank you so much from
Wintergreen4z's grandson
the transitions are great
YAY I've been waiting excitedly!!
Holy shit the pallet 2 is awesome.
IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT
Thats a much cooler 3D printer then what I got I have the v2 of the minty pi I and I will be buying the v3
A bit annoying that you have to build it yourself, but other than that is a great project! Keep up the great work!
Glad zero is still on the board
Mintypi is back!
Definitely do a video of that 3D printing color switcher.
I really hope for plug and play hardware in the future, so we can assemble it with just glue and screws. I'm garbage at soddering (sp?), and am not about to hire someone to make sure it's done right when it already costs more than a New 2DS XL...
Koa Neuva same that’s the only thing that prevents me from buying it, idk why they don’t give u an option to buy it made
Wermy and Helder
name a more iconic duo... I'll wait
Ur mom and I
Expensive bit of kit but very nice and mobile project.
I can’t wait to build this one. Maybe a mute button or function.
Will there be a template for the new holes on the v3? I dont trust myself to make small precise holes. Im a bull in a china shop kinda guy and guides are great. Lol
I really hope to do this one day
Its adorable.
Can u build one with an even bigger screen, better controls
*AND PUT IT IN AN OXFORD GEOMETRY SET?*
You need to make this into an official boxed kit
my order is in, yay!!!
I don't know if you've already answered this, but is the mintyPi uncomfortable to hold/play? It seems the main 'pad' is sunk into the tin, which seems strange.
Also, love the project.
This is so damn cool!
you should get a sponsorship with altoids 😂😂
*Better than the Soulja game handheld* lmao
Man i wish i had money (and soldering skillz) to make this, would be a super neat thing to play with when i'm away from home.
Actually maybe i could get a RPi2 (or RPi1 if i can't affort that) an Altoids tin, stick a screen in it and use my Logitech Dual Action (Yeah i know, kinda boring but it's the easy way out) and use SUPAH GLUE to stick it to the altoids tin, maybe making a single hole for the cables and it would be a super poor man's mintypi
Add a second hinge on the right side
Imagina playing mobile and pc games in altoids tin sooooooooo coooooool
This is becoming an expensive project! I somehow accidentally ordered the single colour printed parts instead of multicolour, so I just used it as an excuse to order the multimaterial unit for my prusa...
As cool as this is, I am a little apprehensive about putting 160$ technology in an altoids tin. If it got scratched or dented my stomach would drop. I would love to see in the future this design being put into a durable 3D printed shell instead of a tin. I would even be happy if you made this design able to be taken apart super easily to replace the tin with a new one or to repair or fix damaged parts. Heck, even a plastic shell that clips onto the outside of the tin to prevent dents or scratches would probably be best and the easiest to implement.
I don't know if this is possible but it would be cool if you could make a MintyPi except in a Altoids smalls box.
HOW DO MAKE SOMETHING SO AWSOME!!
i just want one of these at an affordable price :/
buuuut the way it is now id say its actually worth a lot more (not that i was thinking you guys where being cheap before)
So good
It is beautiful but I don't like the mobile phone look. Maybe next time put a notch on it. I'm been sarcastic. Beautiful.
Byron Wellburn it would be cool to have a big screen, this wouldn’t even need a notch since it doesn’t have a speaker or camera
Was a joke
Can you please show us how to put that USB port into the mintyPi v3 build guide that’ll be really annoying if u didn’t thank u maybe even the 3D printed little guide to cut the tin accurately
when will this be released to the public?
I dunno if you will see this comment or if I missed it in the video but will you provide the files for PCB layout. I'm interested in learning how to design those for the buttons and power management.
Great newsssss
Wait so you don’t need a 3D printer for it?
So... are you gonna make a kit for it so we can buy it and make it?
always wanted one of these, but the soldering work made me shy away from it, now I'm 160 dollars poorer but I'm finally going to have a minty pi to play at work.
does it work with recalbox?
Which guide do I follow to build the V3? I’m looking to buy it but I would like to know which guide is the most similar to the V3 build.
Where can I buy a pre made one
once pre orders are sent out there will probably be a lot for sale in March (even mine)
Abel Hernandez I’ve found two on eBay at the moment
So this is better than the Retro Souljaboy Mini?? :O!
of course
soulja anything are basically heavily markup of cheap chinese junk thats on aliexpress which does not perform remotely well with even the most retro console emulation where a 5pounds pi zero can even emulate PS1 games by just dumping retropi in it.
@@reeseyme9613 it was a joke lol
Soulja boy mini is not really owned or more or less oemed from a chinese bootleg company with no mods just slapped soulja boy logo on the box
apple you watching this he has a headphone jack
What did you say I was counting the money I made from dongles-Apple 2016
@@RandomPerson-bg3bv rip to the people who wasted money on those things
jay_615 I’m dead 😂😂😂
Ian Patterson not everyone wants to use apples crappy earbuds
lmao and now the mintypi lite doesnt
Also those transitions are dope
dude stop please those cuts were seamless! 😂
For those that are wondering this will run you ~$160 USD for all parts plus or minus shipping costs. A bit steep for a handheld but understandable since it's a small hobby project and it's hard to scale with cost. It's brilliant nonetheless. I may get it. Maybe...
If he uploads the stl files for the 3d printed stuff, the price should go down to 110-20ish including shipping. *that is, if you have access to a 3d printer*
Hanz Azazel I recommend you look up “Game Pi 2”. It’s another raspberry pi project however it uses a 3b. It sadly doesn’t have a claim shell design tho.
Nostalgia really makes some folks quite a bit of money. Hey, more power to them! Entrepreneurship rules!
It's better than the soulja boy handheld.
True but you control the software going in and know the hardware. You can get a cheap Chinese made emulator handheld but those things are held together with Elmer’s glue and luck most of the time.
Theres nothing sexier than a pcb with black soldering mask.
Ok, maybe there is but I really like the look.
Wow I'm shocked at how far this project has come! But regarding the preorders i have two question in mind:
How long are the parts going to be able to preorder?
And how approximately long would it be until the parts are sold out?
Thanks for your time!
It says on the website that preorders end January 20, I'm not sure when the parts will be sold out, I'm pretty sure that depends on how many people will buy it and how fast they buy it.
trying to save up for all the nice parts, but I'm afraid that the parts will sell out wayyyyy before January 20... I guess time will tell :/
@@jeremymercado8599 It wont sell out, read the website. They are sent into preorder and they send the preorder quantity to get manufactured.
@@tnai819 That would make sense but at Helders website (heldergametech.com/shop/mintypi/mintypi-v3-pcb-kit/) it says that there is a certain number of circuit boards on sale (only like 900 left)
@@jeremymercado8599 I started a number of 1000 to be easier for me to keep track but if it does sell out before then I can always add more to get a final tally. If you buy it before the deadline then you will get a kit.
OMG... This is sooooo awesome !!
Yes.. I sub to your channel.. i like these projects.
Want to build this but only have an altoid box :(
If you were going to order the parts (and have the money for them) why wouldn't you just order some altoids along with them?
I do not even have that. A 50g Box costs like 7 € or even more on Amazon.
Same 🤦🏾♀️🤫😂
I've got a blank tin like that and a raspberry pi zero w... Considering it
At least you have an altoids tin. I don't live in a place that sells altoids mints
I just stumbled on your channel. This is absolutely amazing. you're a gift from god. instant subscribe...
i cant believe ive never seen this until now. this needs to be marketed to the mass. Please keep doing what youre doing :D
Just imagine somebody walking by with headphones connected to a mint box
Looks awesome!! Do the silicon buttons feel mushy though instead of clicky? Clicky feel like provides. Better feed back. Imo
Finally the third version. Can't wait for the build guide!
v4 should have a joystick for games that require it
mushy buttons? nope nope nope nope! those on their own they are not responsive, they need to be solid on the user end like any respectable controller.
Also on the pcb cut the interior half of the contact circles for the dpad, this way it becomes way way way more precise.
I may sound super critic but I am because this is a very good project and I like it!
I've had the good fortune to try those new buttons and they are not mushy at all; They are like a rigid silicone, they are fantastic to use. I also do some tinkering with boards and the method used for the PCB contacts is probably the best way you can make it responsive, each finger interlocks from the opposite side meaning you'll get a connection no matter where you put the button.
@@shorty606 if they are rigid then they are good
what is that little usb keyboard at 3:46?
"Mini Wireless TV Keyboard and Touchpad Mouse Combo with Colorful Backlit, Q9 2.4Ghz Colorful Backlit Handle Control for Android TV Box, Windows PC, HTPC, IPTV, Raspberry Pi, 360, PS3, PS4 by Okela" on Amazon
Soulja Boy would like to know your location
He is irrelevant but ok
Can you make a clear minty pi to see all the parts inside.
You'd just need to use a transparent plastic on the 3d printer
I straight up bought everything before even making it 1 minute into the video lmao. Thank you wermy and helder!
Daniel Martin how much did everything cost want one for me and my kid he loves retro games
Literally just did the same...
Nyamonh Mccauley in total, it’s around $160.00
@@pharaohavalon8566 according to my math if you get the battery also, it's 110 for helder stuff with shipping, and 50 for wermys stuff including the buttons if you choose. So as already said, it's indeed around $160 in the USA. Don't know shipping costs for international though.
Saw some people making and selling these. Should I just wait till all of V3 of MintyPi is released then buy one? I'd make it myself, but working has my schedule tied up
If you do more with multi-colour 3d prints, please consider a collab with Devin from Make Anything. He's made some multi-coloured prints recently and you wouldn't even need the machine you mentioned.
I'm quite impressed to see how much this project has advanced
I feel bad for the guy who built the four separate versions of this, and had to keep buying parts to make the new one.
There is a poor man of this nature, and his name is wermy
"That most people could put together"
The sound card ruined my life. I hate me.
Exciting stuff you guys! My only two complaints are the price and I personally am not much of a fan of those soft rubber buttons. Apart from that, lots of cool improvements, especially for the assembly! Integrating all of those parts on a single board seems like an obvious choice, and it looks like you guys did it well. It'll make the project accessible for more people.
It's too bad it costs a lot. I'll have to stick with my v2.5 for now :)
Love how you have done all this without asking for hundreds of thousands of dollars before hand in some dream Kickstarter.
Can we get Xbox xcloud support
The only thing keeping me from preordering this is the mushy silicone buttons.
Is there any option to replace those with tactile or hard buttons?
You can use ds lite buttons
I find the change to silicon buttons HIGHLY questionable, but other than that, this looks to be a great improvement.
You can still use ds lite buttons
I think pressing the button should load and holding the function button and pressing it should save. People will be saving once they get past difficult parts in a game and will be loading when they die. Loading should be easier and quicker, but that's just my opinion.
Damn i was excited that v3 is finally on pre-order. Then I looked at the prices. $110 for Helder parts and battery. $50 for 3d parts and buttons. Plus $20 for the Pi. No thanks, that's too much. Great design and good job, but too freaking expensive.
SICK!!! Maybe I would be able to support this project in the future (maybe in a year) if there's a mean I can support you with donations, would like to know about it to be sure to support you in the future.
Cool but I prefer the Kill Mii, it has a 15 minute battery life
Those transitions were awesome! If I could 'like' a video twice, I would. 😀
Pls work on a gameboy advance sp zero, if you have the time in the future
Ps great work on the mintypi😍😍😍
I'm really loving this thing, I have yet to order the parts but it makes me want to build it real bad. Somethings I would like to see is movement pads like in the 3ds.
Hey can you release the models for the 3d printed parts? I have access to a 3d printer and would like to print them myself :)
He will upload them in time
www.thingiverse.com/thing:2866466
Is there anywhere I can get a pre-made one? i’m sorta new to building tech stuff and I can’t build it myself
This is a really cool project, but without hard plastic buttons it's a pass for me. Maybe next time.
You can still use ds lite buttons
Some possibility that you can make a shell with the shape of Nintendo ds or the GPD XD ??
>"There's no soldering, like at all."
>"You just have to solder the Pi to the board and the headphone jack and L+R button board"
No WIRES to solder. :)
@@wermy can I have the files to 3d print these parts?
@@renni9813 Like I say in the video, I'll release those with the build video.
This is beautiful, can't wait for the build video. Might actually buy and put together this.
I love this! I've been following the mintypi all the way since v1, but never had time, money, or experience to solder wires and buy new screens. Cant wait, but a little late for Christmas 😭. One question though: will you upload the stl files of the 3d printed parts? Trying to reduce the cost 😂
@@user-im7ml7gv9n 👍🏾👍🏾