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Raspberry Pi Zero based gaming handheld documentation
- Size
- 130.2 × 72.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 30
- Nets
- 63
- Pads
- 247
- Tracks, vias
- 647, 33
- Pours
- 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 22 Jul 2024
- Updated
- 31 Jul 2024
Overview
PiBA is an open-source printed circuit board by Josdelsan, from the Josdelsan/RaspberryPiGamingHandheld repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 130.2 × 72.3 mm with 30 parts on 63 nets, routed with 647 tracks and 33 vias.
Its parts include 4 resistors, 2 connectors, 2 crystals and 1 diode. It belongs with the Raspberry Pi (Linux) boards of this library.
README
README.mdRaspberry Pi Gaming Handheld
This repository contains all the information required in order to build a Raspberry Pi Zero (w/w 2) handheld gaming device. This project was done for educational purposes and it is not intended to be sold or distributed. The guides provided covers one or multiple solutions for each part of the device (Display, Power, Audio, Controls, etc.), the user is free to choose the one that fits their needs better. If you have any issues or you want to showcase your build, feel free to open an issue.
This project was especially designed for fitting a Raspberry Pi Zero inside a GameBoy Advance shell. The GameBoy Advance/GameBoy Color are great options for this project because they are cheap and easy to find. You can adapt the project to fit any other form factor you want.
GBA based Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handheld front view
Disclaimer
This project requires soldering skills and comprehensive knowledge abour RPI software and hardware. It is not recommended for beginners. Even if the parts cost are low, it may be more expensive than just buying an emulator handheld device like the Miyoo Mini Plus or the Anbernic RG35XXSP.
When emulating games, please make sure you own the original copy of the game. This project does not provide any ROMs or information on how to obtain them. All the trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners.
Photos
GBA based Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handheld top view
GBA based Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handheld removed back shell
GBA based Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handheld disassembled
First iteration of GBA based Raspberry Pi Zero W handheld gaming deviced without shell
Parts
30| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5k1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R3 |
| 2 | RB | Button_Switch_THT:SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx39-2LFS | AUX1, RB1 |
| 2 | ~ | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x09_P2.54mm_Vertical | ILI9341Extension1, ILI9341Extension2 |
| 1 | 10R | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 150R | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R4 |
| 1 | A | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | A1 |
| 1 | B | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | B1 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | Connector_JST:JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | BT1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03 | TerminalBlock_TE-Connectivity:TerminalBlock_TE_282834-3_1x03_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | DOWN | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | DOWN1 |
| 1 | LB | Button_Switch_THT:SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx39-2LFS | LB1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_THT:LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | LEFT | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | LEFT1 |
| 1 | RIGHT | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | RIGHT1 |
| 1 | SELECT | CustomModules:gba_button_stsl | SELECT1 |
| 1 | START | CustomModules:gba_button_stsl | START1 |
| 1 | Speaker | TestPoint:TestPoint_2Pads_Pitch5.08mm_Drill1.3mm | LS1 |
| 1 | UP | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | UP1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_PowerOnly_6P | Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4125-xx-x_6P_TopMnt_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | X | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | X1 |
| 1 | Y | CustomModules:gba_button_switch_pad | Y1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:Toggle switch | TS1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:ILI9341 solder pad | ILI1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:RPIZero | RaspberryPiZero2W1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:Pot b103 | PT1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:MAX98357 | MAX1 |
| 1 | ~ | CustomModules:MH-CD42 | MH-CD1 |
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Questions
How big is the PiBA PCB?
It measures 130.2 × 72.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the PiBA use?
30 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the PiBA KiCad files?
From the Josdelsan/RaspberryPiGamingHandheld repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KiCad/PiBA.kicad_pcb and its schematic KiCad/PiBA.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the PiBA design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).