Portaberry Pi Ultra (Portable Rpi Game Emulator)

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Introducing the Portaberry Pi Ultra, my latest Raspberry Pi powered portable emulator console! It's the spiritual successor to the original Portaberry Pi, boasting a host of updates and improvements that make it an extremely versatile video gaming machine. For more details, check out the quick start guide HERE. About: The goal was to build on my previous experience with raspberry pi consoles, creating a sleek and easy-to-assemble console packed with features like full modern controls, large HDMI display, speakers/headphone jack, and long-lasting battery life. This console should be able to take advantage of newer Retropie emulators, including the N64 and PS1, as well as any older system emulator. Features: - 5-inch HDMI Display - Full complement of modern controls (2 analog sticks, d-pad, 4 action buttons, start/select, and L/R shoulder and trigger buttons) - Raspberry Pi 2 running Retropie 4.1 - Stereo speakers and headphone jack - 4400mAh battery providing roughly 4 to 5 hours of playtime - USB micro charging input using Adafruit Powerboost1000c - Wooden laser-cut front and rear panels Instructions: For those interested in building their own, I recommend reading the Getting Started Guide first. Next, check out the Build Log to get a feel for what the build entails. Finally, review the Bill of Material for links to all necessary components. IMPORTANT: These instructions are still in their early stages. Some details are missing, which I'm working to add day by day. They also haven't been thoroughly checked yet. If you decide to build your own Portaberry Pi Ultra, please carefully review the instructions to ensure accuracy and avoid any confusion. If you spot any mistakes or unclear steps, let me know in the comments, and I'll work to correct them. Modifying this design: I invite anyone who wants to modify or improve this design as they see fit. To aid in this process, I've added a zip file in the Thing File tab with a STEP file of every part of the case. All I ask is that modifications be logged as remixes of this design, so improvements can be easily tracked and accessed. If you make any changes, please give me credit if possible. Links: GETTING STARTED GUIDE BUILD LOG BILL OF MATERIAL DEMO VIDEO 1 DEMO VIDEO 2 DEMO VIDEO 3 Current WIP Documentation: - Working to add more detailed instructions to the build log. - Working to add more useful information to the Getting Started Guide