{"id":6231,"date":"2019-08-18T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2019\/08\/18\/project-3d-print-your-own-retropie-nintendo-switch\/"},"modified":"2020-12-08T21:02:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T20:02:22","slug":"project-3d-print-your-own-retropie-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2019\/08\/18\/project-3d-print-your-own-retropie-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"[Project] 3D Print Your Own RetroPie Nintendo Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"PiSwitch<\/div>\n

The Nintendo Switch games console is an undeniable success. But, retailing for a few hundred dollars, it does require a significant chunk of change. Why not build your own for a fraction of the cost instead? Here\u2019s how (disclaimer: the PiSwitch will not play Nintendo Switch games).<\/em><\/p>\n

Home hackable gaming has never been more alive, with the likes of RetroPie allowing tech-savvy gamers to experience classics from their past, on low-cost hardware for relatively little effort.<\/p>\n

Looking to shoehorn this rich seam of fun-filled nostalgia into a contemporary frame, maker Christopher Foote<\/a> has 3D printed a RetroPie housing that accepts official Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. The end result is a handheld games console that looks like a Nintendo Switch but plays decades-old games.<\/p>\n

Foote calls his device the PiSwitch, and has made all of the parts, processes, and instructions available online. Scroll past the jump for a deeper dive and make your own!<\/p>\n

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Looks Like a Switch, Plays Like a Pi: What do You Need?<\/h3>\n

Building a PiSwitch console is a little more involved that your typical printable project, requiring some soldering skills and bundles of patience. Here\u2019s the full parts list:<\/p>\n

Soldering iron, solder + flux<\/a>
\nHot glue gun<\/a>
\n3D printer<\/a> + material to print<\/a>
\nMicro screwdriver set<\/a>
\nRotary tool with fine bit (or drill with 3\/16th bit)<\/a>
\nPi Foundation 7\u2033 Raspberry Pi screen<\/a>
\nNotebook replacement screws<\/a>
\n26 awg wire<\/a>
\n1\/8 inch stereo jack with switch<\/a>
\nSmall metal speaker<\/a>
\nPower switch<\/a>
\n6600mAh battery<\/a>
\nNintendo Joy-Con controller set<\/a>
\nRaspberry Pi 3<\/a>
\nPAM8302 2.5W audio amp<\/a>
\nPowerBoost 1000C<\/a>
\nPiSwitch housing 3D models (brackets<\/a>, case<\/a>\u00a0+ screen<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Building a 3D Printed PiSwitch RetroPie Games Console<\/h3>\n

\"PiSwitch<\/p>\n

Foote details the building of the PiSwitch across seven stages (part one being the procurement of the parts). Little of it is particularly difficult, but steady hands are a must as many steps require soldering.<\/p>\n

First up is to solder lengths of wire between the Raspberry Pi 3 and audio jack. And then following this, it\u2019s time to wire up the power board and switch.<\/p>\n

The project includes a PowerBoost 1000C which enables the charging of the PiSwitch\u2019s battery (to current spec giving 2-3 hours run time). Some trimming of legs on the power switch is required, before further wiring between it and the PowerBoost.<\/p>\n

Next up is to bring together the pieces mentioned above, plus the speaker and audio board, again with short lengths of wire. Foote details in his build guide the necessary arrangement. It\u2019s at this point that the exposed PiSwitch can be hooked up to a battery to test all is well and working \u2014 an LED on the Pi should light up.<\/p>\n

\"PiSwitch<\/p>\n

If the board lights up, then you\u2019re good to continue. At each step of the build, Foote recommends hot gluing the freshly soldered connections to secure them and eliminate shorts. In our opinion, it makes sense to do this only after you\u2019ve checked everything is working and know no re-soldering is required.<\/p>\n

After 3D printing the case parts, the assembly should be a simple case of arranging the boards to align with their corresponding portholes. They fix in place with the various laptop screws Foote recommends in his parts list. The design of the PiSwitch case doesn\u2019t accommodate a hole for the headphone jack as is, so one will need to be drilled \u2014 between the Raspberry Pi 3 and PowerBoost.<\/p>\n

The penultimate stage of the PiSwitch build is to attach the screen, which Foote cautions against accidentally placing upside down in his guide. When correctly oriented, the screen will line up with the case.<\/p>\n

Finally, the last step to Switch-sized RetroPie goodness is to build the Pi software image. Before following Foote\u2019s instructions specific to this project, you\u2019ll need to visit the RetroPie GitHub<\/a> and follow the installation instructions there.<\/p>\n

With that done, you can then follow along and set up the Joy-Con controllers and get to the device\u2019s first boot.<\/p>\n

If building a PiSwitch sounds like the sort of thing you\u2019d happily spend a weekend doing, head on over the Foote\u2019s Instructables post<\/a> for the full guide in more detail.<\/p>\n

Of course, you could always just buy a Switch<\/a> instead. Just sayin\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n

Source: Gizmodo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The post [Project] 3D Print Your Own RetroPie Nintendo Switch<\/a> appeared first on All3DP<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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