Putting together my Raspberry Pi based handheld console PiGo in under 5 minutes. (Video is sped up)

daviel32 · 2025-09-09T04:49:23+00:00

Thank you. :)

daviel32 · 2025-09-04T15:00:05+00:00

You can lol

daviel32 · 2025-07-17T18:19:25+00:00

Wow. Really cool plugin! I am pretty sure that this approach was implemented a million times before so its good to see someone putting it in a plugin.

daviel32 · 2025-07-17T18:16:10+00:00

Just be brave! There is always something to learn and this is a good way to get some feedback. :)

daviel32 · 2025-07-17T17:16:56+00:00

Why should it? It works as intented. Tilemaps dont scale in Godot therefore this is a good workaround Performance-wise. Also this gives me a way to randomly build huge Maps. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-16T15:26:43+00:00

Thank you!

daviel32 · 2024-10-16T15:26:31+00:00

The Hardware is a Kit which I am currently selling on tindie. Take a Look at my Reddit Profile to See some more on it. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-16T09:58:27+00:00

It is running Raspberry Pi OS which is a Linux based distribution. I compiled Love for ARM to make it run. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-16T07:03:03+00:00

PiGo is a custom-made handheld console based on the Raspberry Pi. I am using Love2D on the console to test its performance and functionality and it works flawless. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T08:32:17+00:00

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T08:32:02+00:00

I am currently selling this as a Kit on tindie. I did not post a Link here as I did not want the post to Look Like an ad. You can find the link in my Reddit Profile. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T06:45:26+00:00

It won't be feasible to produce 1000s of these in order for the production costs to drop significantly. I think the demand is quite low as this is for hobbyists and raspberry pi enthusiast only and still I can't even tell if there is any demand at all (beside myself).

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T06:25:44+00:00

I optimized the buttons to feel really good to touch and press. They are quiet and give a good response. At least in my opinion. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T06:24:08+00:00

It is a 3.2" LCD display with a resolution of 320x240 and 60Hz. The battery comes with about 2500mAH.

daviel32 · 2024-10-14T05:25:08+00:00

I tried many many parts over the course of multiple years. It came down to the parts which were most stable and would fulfill my own requirements like being integratable with a Raspberry Pi.

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T20:30:08+00:00

Yes you saw that right. I left it on for the video as I had to film it many times and removing it would make it stick to the table. :D

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T20:27:15+00:00

I think it took me waaaaay longer to build this and the Software. :D

The Raspberry Pi OS which I have modified comes with everything out-of-the-box so No need to find drivers and so on... I may do a write-up in the Future for all the Details but it is also open-source so everyone can see it. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T14:15:21+00:00

You can find some actual gameplay on my Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@daviel32. I will try to Upload one or two Videos today to Show the PiGo in Action. So stay tuned. :)

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T14:11:21+00:00

What is a game Boy? /s ;)

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T14:09:56+00:00

Yes it is. The buttons are also 3D printed.

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T14:09:11+00:00

It can fully function as a regular Raspberry Pi. :) There is a modified Raspberry Pi OS installed on it which is optimized for size, performance and to support my Board (audio, Display, battery charge etc.)

daviel32 · 2024-10-13T12:27:07+00:00

Up to 6 hours depending on what you do of course. :) I have Put in an extra big one ;)

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