How to Build the Handheld MiSTer

[@mutmut02_]

To be honest, I'm never gonna make one but it was a great watch. I cannot imagine how much time you spent on both the project, and the video tutorial ! Thanks !!

[@migovas1483]

indeed, this takes me back ..wish I had the time

[@toto99303]

As person who has made a ton of such integrations on various consoles and DIY projects, hands down to what you have created here. I really appreciate all the work you've put into this creation. Excellent tutorial video, too. Instant sub from me.

[@caracolmaker]

Gracias por el doblaje automático al español. ❤. Como disfruto estos proyectos.

[@nicoful86]

Awesome guide! Not adding hdmi out might be a missed opportunity for the mister ❤

[@OCDRex11]

There is making something work, and then there is making something that works. This is amazing CAD and design work, Ken. I am more interested in making this just because of your case/inserts than I am to have a portable MiSTer, lol. This is a seriously well designed handheld and the execution of build is spot on. I know it is rev 1, and it will be built upon, but like I said in my last comment (previous video). This is the one that is starting it all!

[@lc1565]

This is a super cool project, but I think it could definitely be improved with a design that doesn't require sacrificing a retro controller. Can't wait to see a version 2 if it happens!

[@MegaBitmap]

This guide is so well made, thanks for sharing

[@Cicirifu]

Regarding the charging dropout, it sounds like you need a board with proper power path management.

[@Chris-oj7ro]

I liked the video as fast as I could!

[@Tarbard]

Nice project and a very well made video too.

[@benriser4018]

Looking forward to watching this after I watched your previous video on a handheld mister. Great vids! BTW Can you tell me more about your ring?

[@phillai]

This is a touch too technical for me but I'm just here to comment that I loved watching you build your own Handheld MiSTer. I really look forward to your next video on your Handheld MiSTer Model 2! P.S. For your future build, is there anyway to create a Handheld MiSTer dock similar to Steam Deck docks and then somehow make the Handheld MiSTer do TV out? 🙄

[@ShcherbynaM]

31:02 I've seen tests of battery modules with boosters and they are over discharging the battery (below 3.7V), so BMS must be added to the battery if it already not installed. Have you checked yours?

[@RamonHernandez]

ZOMG so excited for this one

[@Shinmera]

Hey, this is really amazing! I was wondering if you've considered using a more readily-available SNES-like USB gamepad (such as the Buffalo ones) for the build instead of an original? Having to use oldstock is a bit unfortunate, not to mention the extra steps with the microcontroller.

[@sobkas]

Wouldn't it be just easier to hack some usb controller? I would also use ribbon wires instead of single wires and use trough-holes in solder pads to make solder connections more resilient. Cable goes through pcb and is soldered on the other side, so solder pad doesn't get pulled from pcb if some force is applied to wire.

[@ricstanden]

Is there any chance on the v2 case that you could use brass inserts for holding the screws in place?

[@gsus3918]

Does anyone know if MiSTer supports RetroAchievements ?

[@PanosGeorgiadis]

the board is sold out. Is there any similar clone we could potentially buy instead?

[@Cicirifu]

Nope. It relies on the built-in SDRAM thats on the QMTech board.

[@docwhogr]

just wondering, is fpga emulation more power efficient than software emulation or the opposite?

[@Cicirifu]

It depends, really. This build isn't using a terribly power efficient FPGA. So if you can accept some inaccuracy from software emulation you'll get way more efficiency out of retro handheld emulators. Could someone make this with a more efficient FPGA? Definitely.

[@Doktati]

❤❤❤

[@scotchnichols]

Please keep the cool TapTo reader in Version 2!

[@91722854]

is it possible for the FPGA board to change into ARM architecture instead? given android can run on arm while providing emulators for games, and perhaps more energy efficient than x86 with linux or windows

[@Cicirifu]

? The FPGA board already uses an ARM hardprocessor. Do you mean get rid of the FPGA entirely? That would defy the entire point now wouldnt it?

[@MozTS]

8:28 u are gonna get sued for using that logo

[@william18miller]

i know it's zaparoo now, but he's definitely not getting sued lmao