mintyPi Lite: Retro gaming console in an Altoids mint tin!

[@jakealexander3024]

Never ceases to amaze me what can be done with an Altoids tin, I love these things. I made a survival tin for my son’s birthday and he was so excited 😊

[@redssign]

Wermy: "To make it cheaper, we removed... and the headphone jack" not the *headphone jack*

[@RedGreen1]

Hopefully it's easy to use with bluetooth headphones

[@jchambon]

that was very apple of you

[@joshuarmost]

Apple: "To make it expensive, we removed the headphone jack"

[@jeremymercado8599]

@@RedGreen1 yes it is, once you manually pair bluetooth headphones once, they always auto connect (takes half a minute tho and only on the raspberry pi 0w)

[@apluscubing1811]

You can add one yourself

[@luisdeleon8742]

Is that just me or we all are excited?

[@altoidstincan8166]

It's here! It's finally here! This true masterpeice.

[@jacquesvfd]

But... no headphone jack...

[@border056]

Yes, the headphone jack was removed. It’s not as simple as just adding it back. You’d also have to add the audio chip that Helder was using and the hardware for the audio jack. Increases the cost and this was meant to be cheaper, hence lite. The versions of the mintypi prior to 3 didn’t have a headphone jack. You could get creative and figure out how to add it yourself.

[@tenchuu007]

Yes, but it's clearly not a small thing people didn't need. It's basic functionality for a lot of people. I play primarily on airplanes, I don't want to be blasting Donkey Kong. Luckily we can at least use Bluetooth if we get the W, but it's still suboptimal.

[@kyleniedermeier6651]

Amazing! I've been stalling on making one for a while... This is the perfect opportunity to come through on it!

[@hexorforprez6961]

I’ve watched this video like ten times I am so excited

[@johnc7642]

I love these. I wish I had the skill to build one. Keep up the great videos.

[@seancoleman3329]

My pcb just came in the mail :D it looks way more gorgeous in person

[@catsarefluffy9047]

been here since the game boy zero and am glad you have this out I am going to try to save up for this and thank you for making all this for so many years love the stuff you make

[@selah2613]

I’ve been here from the very start 😭😭

[@i_love_pandas8458]

Same!

[@onedeadsaint]

man, I love this so much! such a cool project!

[@syntaxerror9994]

I dont know if it would fit or if you'd have the resources to do it, but in terms of making this more "approachable", one thing that would help is eliminating the need to solder the pi to the custom pcb. One idea i had was an edge connector with one row of pins longer than the other. The shorter pins make contact with the top gpio row, and longer the bottom row on the opposite side. Edit: half an edge connector sitting above contacts points on the custom board would be more low profile and possibly easier to make.

[@bartender_billy6229]

Just ordered everything! Minus the pre-cut tin, because there aren't any available. CAN'T WAIT to assemble it!!

[@jeremymercado8599]

haha this project is always a conversation starter! One quick tip that hurt my v3 build, after soldering clean *everything* up with some rubbing alcohol- it quite literally makes the buttons run smoother and it fixed my down button not working 👍

[@turbocavalli]

Memtions "removing" and "headphone jack" Me looking at my iphone in disgrace:what has your company done, my child

[@neverforget...5839]

Me:looks at my LG Everyone: wants their headphone jacks Me: sucks to suck

[@RedDragon1260]

I had already bought the parts as soon a halder said they were available. Now that i saw this i just had to bite the bullet before you sell out of everything. Cant wait to get started on this project.

[@tw1zt3d]

Now to learn how to solder well enough to build this

[@darealduck6945]

Headphone jack was removed smh

[@thegooobley1993]

Bruh

[@dogoanimation]

2:10 **instantly remembers an australian iPod channel**

[@randomuser1249]

Yas the minty pi lite I’ve been wanting to buy one

[@beanbear9969]

Holy I started to follow wermy 3years ago

[@t3rminallychi11]

To be honest I really want a V3, but the Lite should hold me over for now. Can't wait to get the parts so I can retire my GPi :)

[@ianwebster8949]

I hope that helder will sell the v3 parts again someday.

[@carsonbailey7090]

Have you guys ever considered offering an additional service where you would put together the machine for an additional charge? I would love to buy one but I don’t have the tools or skills to put one together thanks to the need to Sauter

[@altoidstincan8166]

If you would like someone to make you a mintyPi, there's a sudomodder call liltrublmakr who has a website called ltm56.com and if you go there and go to his page about the mintyPi you want, you could ask him if he could make you a mintyPi, but of course at a fee. Currently i'm not sure if he has a page about the mintyPi lite, but he might make one soon.

[@gambino3701]

I can also make them for you.

[@Angryhelder]

Problem with this is that you would need to have a bunch of Raspberry Pi Zero W on hand and they only sell 1 at a time in just about every place unless you pay a premium otherwise I could have offered something like this but then again this is also time consuming and will take away from me shipping out orders. But there are people such as the 2 mentioned in the post responses.

[@carsonbailey7090]

@@altoidstincan8166Thanks, I'll check that out.

[@carsonbailey7090]

@@Angryhelder I see, well let me ask you this, once the machine is all put together does it require much work software wise beyond downloading the roms? How involved would I need to be in the software in order to succesfully use this machine? I'm afraid that even if someone were to put this together for me, I could still be in over my head.

[@jacquesvfd]

I think wormy should hold a poll to see how many people think it’s worth it to take out the headphones jack. I think the biggest deal breaker is it’s removal, which is not good.

[@jeremymercado8599]

I dont see what's the problem though, everyone has airpods and bluetooth headsets nowadays, and the jack on the v3 can't compare to bluetooth (sometimes there is a small buzz with the headphone jack)

[@chellochamber7839]

Ive been waiting for so long!

[@mini_disc]

I was just thinking of making a Gbz because all the parts were out of stock for the v3 but YAYYYY

[@zdanee]

Removing the headphone jack: It's not a MintyPi Lite, it's a MintyPi PRO!!! Courage!

[@theoneandonlymichael6627]

Keep it going. I love to show mine off.

[@stevenself9870]

I just can't wait to put analog sticks on it.

[@elijahwasmuth7122]

Where is the video to put it together?!?!

[@xxrob511]

Was gonna buy but man they took out the headphone jack :(

[@jacquesvfd]

They just *had* to pull an Apple

[@tenchuu007]

It's not just an Apple. Unless you use a Zero W, there's no way to get sound except from the speaker, period.

[@jeremymercado8599]

then buy the og mintypi v3. Do you really have such high quality headphones that would make you not buy the lite?

[@monadolifesaver5613]

Can you buy a built one? idk anything about putting them together correctly and have little access to any tooo needed.

[@aidanzhang3520]

Hey Wermy, I couldn't find the MintyPi v3 PCB Kit at the holders game website, could you ask them to make more?

[@enigma776]

I still want one.

[@imaperson6906]

alright, this is 3 years ago. idk if you already have, but can you make the l and r buttons wrap aroud, or just longer pleaase

[@peterclawson4179]

I wanted to make a v3 but they stoped being sold but now I have this

[@strangeostrichgamer158]

i couldn't make one is there already made ones for sale?

[@orellinvvardengra6775]

I landed a job at a dispensary not long ago. We got these vapes that come in tin's that are just a little smaller than an Altoids tin, maybe a mm or 2 difference. Curious to know if something like that would work? Regardless my wife has two vintage Altoids tins she would love to do this with.

[@piplup10203854]

Yay! I can't wait :D

[@ckykenken]

Quite sad V3 PCB is no longer available for sale

[@FoxyAnimater]

what if instead of the pi 0 w, we used the Pi zero 2 w? we would just need to tweak it a little more....

[@onedeadsaint]

quick question: can you use the Pi Zero or do you need the Pi Zero W?

[@altoidstincan8166]

Pi Zero is usable. It's just that the Pi Zero W is recommended because you get Wifi and Bluetooth for only 5 more dollars.

[@VictorKorp1999]

is it possible to only buy the pcb kit (only the bare boards with the surface components)? it is still too expensive to import into Argentina

[@Andrew-wo8ry]

I’m just here for the PICO-8 games.

[@cocofilms5524]

Awww man! i got the mintypi v3 for cristmas last year, and i have been strugaling... i want this but i want to stick to the v3...

[@jeremymercado8599]

what problems do you have w/ your tin?

[@cocofilms5524]

@@jeremymercado8599 Restarts when i press down twice. other than that only small issues that i am fixing.

[@jeremymercado8599]

@@cocofilms5524 does the minty reset when you double tap down any other button? Also, when u did the soldering, did you check that the there is no continuity with neighboring pads? Maybe there is residual flux or solder on your board and pads that could be messing with your down button. This is only an assumption given that I have little to work with here 😅

[@imawsome6]

Oof, mintypi 3.5 is sold out... Planning to restock? I just found out about this!

[@SuperCommands0430]

I just bought all the parts including the custom battery

[@electronic7979]

👍

[@HIIMPIEZ]

I know this isn't exactly the best place to ask this, but are there any plans to create a pi gaming device similar to the Gameboy Micro?

[@hexorforprez6961]

Buy the null if that is what you want

[@empathicspade8637]

Do you need a different MintyPi image for the Lite?

[@megamanchamp3594]

yes, unless you have the screen from the v3 I got mine working with it

[@tronicgr]

Ordered everything... are the buttons included in the 3D printed parts? Or should I get them from somewhere else?

[@altoidstincan8166]

If i'm correct, the buttons are not included with the 3D printed parts. But you can get them in the sudomod shop just like the 3D printed parts

[@Espingify]

Can i reinstall the headphone jack? Is very important for most users :(

[@jonifed3676]

I think no but you can use Bluetooth headphones

[@thecraftingkid5723]

How is the voltage converted to 5v if the boost converter was removed???

[@mata218]

Think there's any way to make something with this form factor that uses a cm3?

[@apluscubing1811]

Is it possible to use plastic buttons. I dont know much about these things.

[@djingo8253]

Should I get flux if I’m using rosin core solder? Also, what craft materials should we get I got wire, 3M vhb tape, and permanent sticking glue?

[@jeremymercado8599]

YES use flux! It is horrible to try to fill up the little holes with solder without flux, and I had a tiny solder tip and small hands 😂. I gave up and bought some flux, which made everything so much easier. for my mintypi v3 I used some leftover wire from a previous project which worked perfectly, so I think you'll be fine. the tape and glue should also be fine, but be extra careful with the glue, any glue on the CPU or ram can ruin your entire project.

[@djingo8253]

Jeremy Mercado thank you so much mate!! Super helpful

[@bluetoad7294]

This is the perfect way to save our world and stop throwing out altoids tins

[@thearchivist169]

I can't tell if y'all are meming about the headphone jack or if you're serious about it being removed, if you're serious then I'm genuinely curious as to why it's so important?

[@tenchuu007]

Because a lot of people's favorite headphones only connect via wire.

[@NixTeam1]

Cool! But how to get the v3 now? Will you sell it?

[@Jasonwutuber]

I love everything about the lite version except the screen change. Would I be able to use the screen from the previous build instead if I could source it? If yes then where would I source it?

[@megamanchamp3594]

they aren't being made anymore. if you had the screen left over like I do, then you would (I think) just have to remodel the stl file for the screen to fit and (hopefully) it works I don't really know if it will work, but I'm going to test it out.

[@megamanchamp3594]

OK, it works! and with the v3 image instead of the lite!

[@your_stepbro1756]

Do we need to have any tools to build the minty pi? Or can you just build it with everything in the box.

[@Kirby4life0]

You're gonna need to solder the pizero to the board, which is gonna take some practice unless you already know what you're doing.

[@polystationobama1025]

sorry is in spanish: oye donde compro los contoles y la pantalla?

[@notagropequarium6278]

is there a way to upgrade the screen in one of these?

[@katierelova5667]

Would this work for a slightly smaller mint tin?

[@Toastyisburning]

I noticed i cant buy a mintypi 3 pcb, is helder not selling those anymore?

[@tookerp]

Kinda late but no he is not. The 3 has been retired I believe.

[@ruoyangchang6835]

How are you getting good performance on Super Mario World? I get low frames on my mintyPi v3.

[@jeremymercado8599]

maybe you need to reflash your mintypi image? Weremy has all mintypi images overclocked so I wonder why your having problems with such a small game

[@atomic7799]

So Nice

[@mart2942]

What if there's a clear version

[@griffinbrooks6748]

im aware that its cheaper, but is it easier as well?

[@crumpeed8493]

Can you make a minty pi from a raspberry pi 3?

[@AlfredoHernandez-ce1mb]

Where do I get one thanks

[@RetroModeDays]

No headphone jack !? Nooooooo

[@Camper-Express]

Hey I want to buy one where can I buy one

[@JackOLanternBob]

Does it have a speaker?

[@drzz.y]

What's the whole set called so you could build it?

[@youtubeaccount8539]

Can we just buy it ready

[@jonasbeavis552]

Where can i get this kit in europe?

[@bigwilly7602]

How much does this cost all together

[@Walrus347]

So what is the total lite price compared to the total v3 price?

[@tookerp]

This is ~100$ depending on your shipping costs and such. I believe the 3 was ~150-175$

[@10968]

We’re can I get one

[@mattslife7281]

They should have pre made ones

[@tenchuu007]

Will it work with Bluetooth headphones?

[@altoidstincan8166]

If you use the Raspberry Pi Zero W, you can, but if you get the Raspberry Pi Zero, you wont be able to because it doesnt have Bluetooth built in.

[@colorplease9570]

Yay

[@nicknmd2776]

Yasssssssss!

[@fulanodetal8366]

genial esta muy cool

[@johnnyye8024]

Epic

[@monadolifesaver5613]

Can I buy one? If so, where? I know I'm too bad with wires and don't have the skill necessary to make one.

[@monadolifesaver5613]

If you sell these or anyone makes them and sells them, I sorta would like to know, and I wouldn't mind to onow if any of the previous models with the headphone jack and lid sensor are being sold somewhere.

[@monadolifesaver5613]

that design and texture on the 3d print is amazing

[@Harlequin619]

How much can I make it for? If I make my minty-pi could I resell it?

[@WildVoltorb]

Probably

[@bluetoad7294]

This is WAY too hard for me to make. I wish I could buy one from a store like this.

[@megamanchamp3594]

I almost got it done, but the pads lifted because the wire was too stiff. other than that it was easy. (i ordered another one btw, so it's OK)

[@megamanchamp3594]

you just need the right materials

[@bluetoad7294]

Simon Emery ok thanks

[@axelpit987]

Not the headphone jack...

[@winn1242]

I love cheaper and more accessible things

[@wafflman64]

I wish you’d be able to buy it already put together for the people that don’t know how to do this 😂

[@TSPGuns]

Price?

[@catwithoutaname6778]

Hey! You didnt make the mintypi lite compare to the switch lite!

[@ChanceKearns]

You should pull an Apple and remove the headphone jack but put bluetooth in it

[@chrisg_fpv]

BUILD GUIDE????????

[@jonifed3676]

Can I get Bluetooth audio out of this?

[@jeremymercado8599]

with the rasberry pi 0W yes you get wifi and bluetooth. I have the OG mintypi v3 and it works perfectly with no lag

[@majora748]

Ive been building my mintipi v3 for the past year, and haven't got it running yet read more is a wall of text be warned Like i said i've been working on the mintipi scence v3 came out, and had been running into many many small problems. I'm almost done, just have to get the mintipi to actually belive the roms are were Filezilla says they are, ive tryed useing a scraper and it hasn't done anything, yes ive used the forems that's why i used the scraper in the first place sorry for the wall of text, do you guys have any suggestions or things i could try? sorry for the wall of text im so close tho playing on this amazing tiny system! :T

[@jeremymercado8599]

could you please fix the autocorrect error on your wall of text? I barely could comprehend what you are trying to say. What I did understand is that your scraper is not working. First of all, the built in scraper tool is utter garbage. did nothing to my mintypi. what you need to do is watch a vid on how to use Skyskraper, which is what I used to scrape *all* my roms no problem.

[@Clavinohou]

YES!! Can't wait!

[@megamanchamp3594]

I GOT THE BOARD

[@megamanchamp3594]

HAPP

[@BewbsOP]

It's cheaper, but still unfortunately too much for my poor pos budget T_T

[@hexorforprez6961]

it is 100$ i think which is like 70& cheaper

[@gambino3701]

@@hexorforprez6961 it's $50

[@t3rminallychi11]

@@gambino3701 pcb is $50, 3d parts are $25-35, pi zero w is $10, custom cut tin is $15, plus shipping on everything. nothing is ridiculously expensive but it does add up