Ergonomics is the main thing for me...I got most of Anbernic and powkiddy handheld devices and modded some Nintendo switch grips to mine and they are 110 percent more comfortable and more playable 🙏🏽
AWESOME to see the start of this series. In the portable retro gaming community we know of the few examples of these devices being created by ONE person and the idea of building what many companies like Anbernic, Powkiddy and the rest CANNOT create, 'what you would consider the perfect handheld for you' is REALLY intriguing! For a while I was designing handhelds on my PC but will never probably actually build. But seeing you take on this project could inspire me to continue with my designs. SUBSCRIBED! =D
Thank you for watching and for your passion! This time, I'm not sure if it'll be the "perfect" handheld, but I really hope to make something at least fun to play and use. I've been designing stuff like this in my head for years really! By the way, one day I definitely want to create a handheld that recreates the Neo Geo Pocket clicky stick. I already have a working 3d printed design for the stick and may implement it in the 1H if this one goes well.
@@RetroBreezeYT Seemed to have lost my designs of my homemade gaming device I was designing with LOL windows paint, but no big deal, over the last few days I've recreated a design based on those designs and paper drawings, which I still have, just finished last night the shoulder button config and want to post my design on redit as it's, seemingly, my "go to" for info and discussion for retro gaming handhelds, along with an "assumed FAQ" people may have about it as well as design choices and possible specs, this will be a first step to assist me in the possibility of ACTUALLY doing this.
Awesome idea and super keen to see how you go as the Radxa Zero is a capable emulating SBC! Thanks for all the awesome videos and may they continue into 2023. Merry Xmas and a prosperous 2023!
I'm trying to get started on something very similar, mate, with the added bonus that the zero can be a *very* capable 4K UHD media player, too! I was originally going with your plan, with the only difference being 6 face buttons ... I just never managed to get started! 😅 But, yeah, I sympathise with you on the battery stuff. Everyone makes it look so easy online, and I always get about micro-problems on all that power delivery stuff. Your screen is a perfect solution! Anyway, recently, I managed to get a cheap, apparently broken, Saturn 3D pad. Now I just need a circular top that is roughly the same size and I can clamshell my Saturn pad with the pimoroni screen I have had for years now! 🤪 Can't wait to see more of your build. 👍
This is very very cool. Keep the series up and hopefully the YT algo-gods pick it up man 😁 If I didn't have so many hobbies already I'd slap one together also 😮
Nice one! I definitely recommend looking into an ATMEGA32U microcontroller like the Leonardo or pro micro. Clones are super cheap. Also check out @realrobots7109's tutorials on Switch matrices etc
I've always wanted to learn to do stuff like this! But I wouldn't even know where to start, what to learn, or even what this kind of hobby would be called. But it's always been something that's heavily interested me
I think "making" is the broad term. I'm not very knowledgeable either, but just have a tendency to tinker. I'm doing as much with "off the shelf" parts as possible!
@@RetroBreezeYT Either way, it's still super cool. I'll have to start looking into stuff like this myself, maybe I'll make 2023 the year I finally dive into learning more about this sort of thing. I hope your project goes well and happy new year
Done some stuff like this. You can solve the power issue with the right power distribution board. You never said in the video what the power requirements are for the devices.
VERY interested to see how you make the controls work. Ive been thinking about this but not making one from scratch, but rather using the shell and externals of an existing handheld and upgrading the performance with a better chip. Im thinking about the powkiddy v90. I realllyy hope you go through with this !! Good luck!
Great idea! The only big challenge I see in that kind of project is finding a controller board that will work with the existing LCD, and of course making everything fit dimensionally.
@@RetroBreezeYT that's true, there are plenty more great handheld shells out right now, the rgb10 max 2 for example. But i guess a thicc boi will make the work much easier
Also check out Wermys UA-cam channel as he has done similar projects so there may be useful tips and avoidable mistakes. 😊 Look forward to seeing what you do!
If you hook the board right into your spine, you don't need a battery. You'd just need a biocompliant transformer and a wet wire for EXTREME science fiction portability.
@@RetroBreezeYT Then the Radxa Zero 2 would be better however it isn't out yet. I'm just happy that you can play light Indie Games with Mainline Linux kernels for ARM Computers.
‘Have a proper injection Milford case made as well’ I don’t know how much money you have to throw at this project but $10K+ is a realistic expectation for an injection moulded tool to be produced, probably more because of the size of this and the fact that you need two separate parts at least. Injection moulding is way outside the scope of most low production items let alone one off things like this…
This should be fun. I'll be looking forward to the progress videos.
Ergonomics is the main thing for me...I got most of Anbernic and powkiddy handheld devices and modded some Nintendo switch grips to mine and they are 110 percent more comfortable and more playable 🙏🏽
Certainly will be keeping an eye on this - best of luck!
AWESOME to see the start of this series. In the portable retro gaming community we know of the few examples of these devices being created by ONE person and the idea of building what many companies like Anbernic, Powkiddy and the rest CANNOT create, 'what you would consider the perfect handheld for you' is REALLY intriguing! For a while I was designing handhelds on my PC but will never probably actually build. But seeing you take on this project could inspire me to continue with my designs. SUBSCRIBED! =D
Thank you for watching and for your passion! This time, I'm not sure if it'll be the "perfect" handheld, but I really hope to make something at least fun to play and use. I've been designing stuff like this in my head for years really!
By the way, one day I definitely want to create a handheld that recreates the Neo Geo Pocket clicky stick. I already have a working 3d printed design for the stick and may implement it in the 1H if this one goes well.
@@RetroBreezeYT Seemed to have lost my designs of my homemade gaming device I was designing with LOL windows paint, but no big deal, over the last few days I've recreated a design based on those designs and paper drawings, which I still have, just finished last night the shoulder button config and want to post my design on redit as it's, seemingly, my "go to" for info and discussion for retro gaming handhelds, along with an "assumed FAQ" people may have about it as well as design choices and possible specs, this will be a first step to assist me in the possibility of ACTUALLY doing this.
Exciting. As I run into a wall trying to get a miyoo-mini I have meant to research designs for diy solutions.
But then the diy solution ends up costing hundreds in money and time 😭
Awesome idea and super keen to see how you go as the Radxa Zero is a capable emulating SBC! Thanks for all the awesome videos and may they continue into 2023. Merry Xmas and a prosperous 2023!
Thank you very much for your support!
This is a really cool idea, I am definitely looking forward to the next video and potentially some of those 3d printed prototypes!
I already printed a better prototype design. Really excited for this one!
I'm trying to get started on something very similar, mate, with the added bonus that the zero can be a *very* capable 4K UHD media player, too!
I was originally going with your plan, with the only difference being 6 face buttons ... I just never managed to get started! 😅
But, yeah, I sympathise with you on the battery stuff. Everyone makes it look so easy online, and I always get about micro-problems on all that power delivery stuff. Your screen is a perfect solution!
Anyway, recently, I managed to get a cheap, apparently broken, Saturn 3D pad. Now I just need a circular top that is roughly the same size and I can clamshell my Saturn pad with the pimoroni screen I have had for years now! 🤪
Can't wait to see more of your build. 👍
Funny, you’re doing this. I saw ETA Prime playing with an lettePanda board some years ago.
I recently watched that video too! I should have another update coming soon on this project.
This is very very cool. Keep the series up and hopefully the YT algo-gods pick it up man 😁 If I didn't have so many hobbies already I'd slap one together also 😮
I feel that haha!
An exciting project! Mine for next year is to simply build a game controller because I can't find exactly what I want.
Nice one! I definitely recommend looking into an ATMEGA32U microcontroller like the Leonardo or pro micro. Clones are super cheap. Also check out @realrobots7109's tutorials on Switch matrices etc
@@RetroBreezeYT I will ! I also have few raspberry zero left that I will try to use with that.
I've always wanted to learn to do stuff like this! But I wouldn't even know where to start, what to learn, or even what this kind of hobby would be called. But it's always been something that's heavily interested me
I think "making" is the broad term. I'm not very knowledgeable either, but just have a tendency to tinker. I'm doing as much with "off the shelf" parts as possible!
@@RetroBreezeYT Either way, it's still super cool. I'll have to start looking into stuff like this myself, maybe I'll make 2023 the year I finally dive into learning more about this sort of thing. I hope your project goes well and happy new year
Done some stuff like this. You can solve the power issue with the right power distribution board. You never said in the video what the power requirements are for the devices.
Thanks for the tip!
Ok but I get to name it! - Stubbs 😎 (seriously though, this sounds like some amazing fun! can't wait to watch the progress!)
It has a name! Don't make me give you another orange
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No real tips, just best wishes. If you can make it look nice, the battle is won for most normies like me.
Making it look nice is a key goal for me. @LeandroLinares's project is a big inspiration for me.
VERY interested to see how you make the controls work. Ive been thinking about this but not making one from scratch, but rather using the shell and externals of an existing handheld and upgrading the performance with a better chip. Im thinking about the powkiddy v90. I realllyy hope you go through with this !! Good luck!
Great idea! The only big challenge I see in that kind of project is finding a controller board that will work with the existing LCD, and of course making everything fit dimensionally.
@@RetroBreezeYT that's true, there are plenty more great handheld shells out right now, the rgb10 max 2 for example. But i guess a thicc boi will make the work much easier
oooh swanky, that screen cuts out a lot of nonsense, very exciting, looking forward to your efforts good sir, awesome project!
Adafruit sells a charging board and controller boards for the face buttons all you need to do is add membranes.
Also check out Wermys UA-cam channel as he has done similar projects so there may be useful tips and avoidable mistakes. 😊 Look forward to seeing what you do!
I've been looking at those recently!
If you hook the board right into your spine, you don't need a battery. You'd just need a biocompliant transformer and a wet wire for EXTREME science fiction portability.
I'd rather just hook it up to the potato I carry around in my pocket!
I'd run with the Radxa Zero 2 or Odroid N2L.
Odroid N2L seems a little big and too many inputs for my liking. If the Radxa Zero 2 comes out shortly I may switch to it!
@@RetroBreezeYT Then the Radxa Zero 2 would be better however it isn't out yet. I'm just happy that you can play light Indie Games with Mainline Linux kernels for ARM Computers.
Where can I find that HDMI to Micro HDMI PCB you're showing in your video?
‘Have a proper injection Milford case made as well’ I don’t know how much money you have to throw at this project but $10K+ is a realistic expectation for an injection moulded tool to be produced, probably more because of the size of this and the fact that you need two separate parts at least. Injection moulding is way outside the scope of most low production items let alone one off things like this…
Ah, I must have used the wrong term. Let's go with "a more professional case"
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