JOSHTIME
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My first DIY handheld and introduction to BitBuilt - An Intel Celeron x86 PC stick crammed into a handheld form factor!
You may be wondering why I've renamed it to the x86 SNES: it uses a SNES controller for its controls and I'm bad at naming things.
I have started on May 8th and finished my first prototype on June 20th.
Components
On Ebay, I found a pc stick with a 3A draw current. It's perfect for my simple project, since I can use it with a portable phone battery. Most importantly, the PC stick DOES NOT use an Intel Atom processor; those are too weak for simple gaming. The Ebay listing inspired me to build the handheld.
Material list
Design
I spent way too many hours modeling the components, designing the case, and redesigning. Also, I butchered the controller.
Hopefully I remember to continue updating with progress!
You may be wondering why I've renamed it to the x86 SNES: it uses a SNES controller for its controls and I'm bad at naming things.
I have started on May 8th and finished my first prototype on June 20th.
Components
Material list
- Intel Celeron J4125 (with integrated graphics)
- SNES controller
- Arduino nano microcontroller
- 10,000 mAh 5v 3a portable phone battery
- 5 inch 800x480 HDMI display
- HDMI ribbon cable
- Nintendo Switch joystick (I got the fancy hall effect joy-con joystick)
- Wires
Design
I spent way too many hours modeling the components, designing the case, and redesigning. Also, I butchered the controller.
Hopefully I remember to continue updating with progress!
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