PSPi Version 3 - Custom PCB Prototype

moosepr

@adamspc looking good! Is that all hand soldered?

I take it you are using a row of headers to attach the pi to the board?

markyh444

@adamspc Genuinely excited about this. Can't wait for you to start shipping these to the UK!

adamspc

@moosepr
Yes, all hand-soldered. I use a mixture of stencil/solder paste for the bulk of it and a soldering iron for final details.

I did use headers to attach it, then cut off the excess. The SD card pads are soldered directly to it using 6 holes in the board.

@markyh444
I'm excited too. Won't be much longer.

FlyingTomahawk

Fantastic work! Keep it up. (twothumbsup)

Morph-X

First of all, what an amazing job! This is high level stuff if you ask me. Awesome!!

One might ask, why go through all this trouble, when there already are emulators available for the PSP OS? But, after taking a close look, emulation on the PSP (1000, 3000, PSP Go and even on the PS Vita) isn't on par with ES on a Raspi Zero. Games run slow, are laggy and there are still a lot of sound issues as well.

So i'm getting really excited about a handheld RetroPie system. Unfortunately, i'm not all that technical so i'm wondering how this would work in my case. Maybe you could elaborate?

I should buy a PSP 1000, a Raspi Zero and a PSP kit and an LCD screen via your website. Then solder everything, making sure all is connected and mounted properly. But that can't be it right? How about software configurations for the shut down process, the buttons etc.

I'm trying to figure out whether or not i'd be experienced enough to go for a build like this. Thank you in advance and keep up the great work!

adamspc

@Morph-X I'll put guides together to help with the wiring and the software once I release the board. The software part takes a little work, but it's not too difficult.

Morph-X

Excellent! Thank you in advance, i'll be checking for updates and good luck with further development!

Dochartaigh

@adamspc

Guess who bought a used PSP 1001? I actually might wait until the Zero is updated if that ever happens though. I'm getting lag even on some Nintendo games on that slow processor...(having fun with jailbreaking the PSP though - plays PS1 games great!)

adamspc

Updated video here guys

markyh444

@adamspc Wow. Just. Wow.

I am itching to buy this board!

eddyman1us

@adamspc great work !
Would you be up for some collaboration ?

adamspc

@eddyman1us Maybe. What are you thinking?

Danorak1981

I wish I had the confidence/knowledge to do something like this, I think it's awesome!

eddyman1us

@adamspc I am an engineer who share's similar goals of reviving the heritage of video gaming in the age of handhelds and hdtv I would like to fund this. I also have contacts with Chinese factories which can provide better build at better costs, what would be the best email to connect at ?

adamspc

@eddyman1us
Head over to my contact page at http://othermod.com/contact/. It will go right to my email, and we can start some conversation.

Petris

What a wonderful pcb prototype project! Thank you!

adamspc

@markyh444 The final prototype arrived today. Doing some stress testing, then I'm putting 20 together as kits.

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markyh444

@adamspc fantastic!

Jeck11

How much is a full kit targeted to cost?

adamspc

@Jeck11 $79 for the ready-to-go board with wires and adapters. The LCD is additional (around $15-20 if you modify one from eBay, or $29 if you want one pre-done)