RetroFlag NESPi Embedded NFC Tray

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<p>This is the guide for modifying the RetroFlag NESPi case and adding a cartridge slot with an embedded NFC tray that actually works.</p> <p>The NFC tray in this project is based on kiddingme's original design, which was modified from his own published version on Apr 9, 2017. You can find the original design here: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2238242">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2238242</a>.</p> <p>The NFC cartridge in this project is a slimmed-down version of "Cartridge mod requires no glue" published by kiddingme on Jan 31, 2017. You can find more information about this project at: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073686">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073686</a>.</p> <p>The NFC tags used for the cartridges are MIFARE Classic 1K, available on Amazon in packages of 50pcs. You can get them here: <a href="http://amzn.to/2FfgYru">http://amzn.to/2FfgYru</a>.</p> <p>Before you start using this cartridge slot, you need to modify your RetroFlag case following the instructions on Evan Wright's video.</p> [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QKqumpIJ-U&list=PLEXAT-o9z80zu9LdbYCAJ4A58PtPiFytt "RetroFlag shell mods required for working cartridge slot") #####Required Hardware Once you've modified your RetroFalag case, order an electronic kit to upgrade the functionality of your NESPi console from: <a href="https://mini-mods.com/product/retroflag-pi-control-v1/">https://mini-mods.com/product/retroflag-pi-control-v1</a>. <p>The NFC reader used for the Embedded NFC Tray is the NXP PN532 NFC RFID Module. You can find it here: <a href="https://mini-mods.com/product/nfc-rfid-tag-reader/">https://mini-mods.com/product/nfc-rfid-tag-reader/</a>.</p> <p>You'll also need a Brabantia stile clip for the bottom piece of the case, available on Amazon.</p> #####Installation and Configuration A full guide to installing and configuring the Retroflag Pi Control board can be found at: <a href="https://mini-mods.com/2018/02/26/setup-retroflag-pi-control-v1-board/"> https://mini-mods.com/2018/02/26/setup-retroflag-pi-control-v1-board/</a> Setup your Retroflag Pi Control v1 Board.</p> #####Features * Soft-shutdown * Custom reset button functionality such as restart game and write game info to NFC tag * Fan and temperature control * Control LED to display various status details * Reverse Polarity Protection