Pi Zero-Sized Gaming

Hackster Staff
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

At an “official” price of $5, the Raspberry Pi Zero — or the $10 Zero W — packs an impressive amount of computing power in a very small form factor. This inspired Peter Barker to take the board’s tiny dimensions, and add a slimline PCB with a 1.44" TFT screen, a LiPo battery, and a TP4056 charger, creating a standalone gaming system just a wee bit wider than the Zero itself.

Although the original version of the “Pi0CKET Tiny Pi” was as barebone as they come, Barker has since 3D-printed a custom case to conceal the electronics and give it a more Game Boy-like look.

As you can see below, the DIY device includes a five-way joystick, a pair of ‘action’ buttons, and a three-way navigation switch at the top. Two piezo transducers located behind the screen provide some tinny sound.

In addition to Pico-8 software, Barker has programmed the Tiny Pi to run classic console games via RetroPie.

Want to build your own? Check out The MagPi’s step-by-step guide here.

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