I'm getting really crazy with these Altoids.
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@thedudester80 yeah you need to edit the code so it knows which gpio pin pretends to be which keypress. You then need to build the app again with the make commands. Once it is built you can run it in the command line just to test it, then add it into the startup so it's there every time. I used this to figure out out
https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming-with-raspberry-pi/adding-controls-software
It's actually changed since I did mine, it doesn't need a recompile by the looks of it
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@obsidianspider I will no problem =]
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@Brigane Hey thanks. Im glad you think its cool and glad you laughed. =]
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@moosepr Thanks Ill keep trying until it works. When I get it all figured out Ill try to make a tutorial video for you guys when I get time..... if the interest is there of course lol
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@thedudester80 said in I'm getting really crazy with these Altoids.:
@moosepr Thanks Ill keep trying until it works. When I get it all figured out Ill try to make a tutorial video for you guys when I get time..... if the interest is there of course lol
You mean putting it in the toaster oven AND the dishwasher? ;)
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@obsidianspider No Ill have something a bit easier to follow =] .
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@obsidianspider Well I figured it out and now everything works as it should. I had one wire not in the right place..... go figure. Also I kept going to the wrong spot to edit my controls and at times I had 2 buttons programmed to the same output. Needless to say it was a lot simpler than I was making it. Learned a lot about counting pins and second guessing what I just counted before I soldered it up. Glad its all done and behind me. =]
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@thedudester80 good news man! Now there is less in the box, you can fit it all in an even smaller tin! ;-)
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@moosepr Well my next project might not be smaller but maybe thinner. I have some ideas and if I can get the parts and time I think it will be a really cool project.
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Glad to see you figured it out. Now that my Super Famicom project is nearing completion I'm trying to figure out what zero-based handheld to build. Your Altoids build has certainly given inspiration, and I'd love to see the inside of it.
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@obsidianspider I'm not sure I took pictures of the guts lol. I'll crack it open later and get you some photos. Any questions you have about how it goes together just ask. =]
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@thedudester80 I appreciate it. My SFC project taught me a lot, but I'm finding that a handheld is a whole other level of complication.
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@obsidianspider It's really not too bad its just a lot more work. You can do it. I looked at these references to make my portables.
https://learn.adafruit.com/pocket-pigrrl/overview This helped with making a controller. The permaproto is awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP1Zx7B4b66ZwkB2Ov5pMw I learned a ton from Wermy. Really good tutorials and knowledge here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u4Stbc_FJ7t2KR9JEh9Aw This man is pure talent. He makes some of the most beautiful game devices using the pi. Probably my biggest inspiration with electronics. Really great ideas here.
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@thedudester80 Thanks for the encouragement as well as the links. I'd seen wermy's stuff, and I was aware of the PiGRRLs, but Love Hultén's stuff is new to me and is absolutely gorgeous.
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@obsidianspider He makes really great stuff. Glad you liked them. I just took photos of the inside and will upload them when I get home after work tonight.
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@obsidianspider The inside.... If you have questions let me know. Im not the best photographer and I know its a mess in there lol.
Mint Boy, Case Arcade, New Projects Coming soon....
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@thedudester80 thanks!
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@thedudester80 I bet thats one of those projects that you built up slowly wire by wire, and now you step back you just think 'woah thats a lot of wires!'
You have inspired me to go minimal and small for my next project ;)
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@moosepr I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see what you come up with. All I can say is go slow and if things aren't going well just take a day off from it and come back. I had to convince myself I needed to take a break, and if I didn't do that my girlfriend would set me straight. Every good man needs a good woman or man depending on your preference just saying. =] If you need any help or have any questions you know Ill always be here to answer the best I can. Really excited to see what you make and if I get the funds and time I'm really excited to reveal my new project. ; ]
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@thedudester80 said in I'm getting really crazy with these Altoids.:
@obsidianspider I'm not running a tft I'm using a composite display.
What screen are you using?
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