Final project

For the final project I plan to create a small retro gaming device. This objective has 3 distinct steps:

Electronics design Link to heading

I plan to use a Raspberry pi pico W as my microcontroller since I will require an SPI connection to connect to a display. For my display I was thinking of using a 2.4" TFT LCD Display because it also supports Touch screen(which I might add at a later date).

For my ordinary controls I was considering adding tactile switches in a cross pattern and maybe a couple of lone buttons on the other side.

Another really important part is powering the device. I plan on including batteries in order to make the device portable.

3d Printing Link to heading

I plan on 3d printing a case for the device in order for it to be more presentable. The case should be openable in order to allow for easy access to the usb port of the raspberry pi.

I will also mold some silicone cover for my tactile switches in order to make them more pleasant to the touch.

Programming Link to heading

I plan on also writing a couple of games for my device in order to actually showcase its functionality that way. I can perhaps reuse some of the code during the embedded programming week.