Thousands of Retro Games in Your Pocket with this DIY Emulator!

[@joel9240]

I am genuinely ridiculously tempted by this.

[@snazzy]

Do it! I had a blast building it, the thing runs great, I'm finding myself actually playing it (which is unusual for my DIY videos lol), and the price is right!

[@RetroMMA]

No sound? No thanks. No offense. Heh

[@thaddeussm8169]

Snazzy Labs you could probably set up sound using a micro usb to headphone jack adapter. Then it wouldn’t require much more if any extra space in the enclosure. I love RPi projects. If you like emulation/retro gaming you should look into Arduboy if you haven’t already.

[@ياربافتحليابوابافتحليابوابرحمت]

ThaddeusSM Andeoid supports emulators. Far easier than this with full sound.

[@mrcokez1]

go for it, i made mine with audio and its not that hard at all.

[@ShankMods]

This is a well made video, and probably the best pi portable console video I have seen to date. However, I do want to point out that you should NEVER cut both terminals of a lithium battery at the same time. The metal in the scissors is shorting the two terminals together, and a shorted lithium polymer battery can explode in a firey ball of infernal rage. This is extremely dangerous, so try not to do that again. Keep up the good videos!

[@wiggy8912]

Shank Mods you clearly haven’t seen very many Pi portables.

[@z32racer1]

I thought the same thing when I saw him cut it like that.

[@Y4shP]

Ummm I think Wiggy is right, stuff like the "Minty Pi V3" by "Sudomod" aka "Wermy" is much easier to build, doesn't require mush saughtering at all, and much more premium.

[@slembcke]

Holy crap yes. I've melted wires in little RC models with batteries that size because I didn't bother to test for shorts before plugging them in. If that battery was much bigger you could have spot welded the wires to your cutters and had a burning battery. No joke! It would only take 10s of amps to do it for smaller wires.

[@joshuajefford3323]

Shank Mods hey shank i love your wii portables

[@em9594]

You need to mention DO NOT cut both the red and black wire at the same time if your cutting it off the battery! shorts happen INSTANTLY just for safety ONLY CUT ONE WIRE AT A TIME!!!!

[@enclaveofficer]

I learned the hard way cutting live wires together in a household. Never again.

[@em9594]

@Username0662 it was! He cut the wires right off the battery! If he hadn't gotten lucky and cut the wires clean, he could of fried the battery and caused it to explode!

[@thenugget3671]

Awesome advice! Thanks

Right, he was fortunate however because his battery has a BMS.

[@manOmanyTrades]

Great video. I have been soldering since the early 90s and have always used rosin core solder which works great on large gauge wires and small pinned circuit boards but is impossible when using SMT components. Using separate flux is amazing and a total game changer. Thank you so much for that tip.

[@domino52o26]

I just think its the craziest shit ever that all the old games we used to play on those big heavy consoles can all, every one of them, be played on a tiny little device, it just blows my mind.

[@snazzy]

It is pretty wild! Especially when you consider the tiny little Pi Zero is what does 100% of the computational work. And they cost $10! Pretty cool.

[@domino52o26]

Yeah it's definitely incredibly cool.

[@Venatorion]

@Joe Blow Let's hope we get there... There's a lot of people worried out there in the world about world war 3. It dosen't help with how chaotic things are and that the news dosen't cover corruption too well, and all the infighting the western world is having, I swear someone wants to piss us off and get us to become aggressive with each other right. Hopefully things chill down, and people stop pushing AI Tech to much or looking into the new too dangerous potential modern world weaponry choices that can't be controlled in the modern world.

[@tonberryhunter]

Cell phones have been able to do this for about 10 years now. My 200 dollar cellphone runs PS1 fullspeed and even Dreamcast.

[@another3997]

@@tonberryhunter And does your smartphone have all those dedicated physical buttons rather than an inert touchscreen? When you play games, listen to music or watch video on your phone and flatten to battery, what happens when you need to use the phone? Carry a charger or spare battery? Might as well just have a separate device in the first place. Smartphones aren't the answer to everything. Why not have a console, tablet or laptop for better games on the move?

[@BikePackingPleb]

Ive been soldering for quite some time and ALWAYS had problems with ribbon cables, I was watching for fun and learned something that could have changed my life 10 years ago.

[@UnboxMaster]

This video is sponsored by flux...

[@UnboxMaster]

@@BhargavGV Most likely so...

[@sajadh4542]

BhargavGV dont be silly

[@happyarch5365]

Flux isn't s brand.

[@yashazare]

and tape

[@cthulhuhasrisen1009]

That made me chuckle, thx

[@baardi2]

Video description: "Let's build the best size, no-compromise, retro handheld gaming console." No sound...

[@jensswieringa846]

I think sound aint that important imho

[@jayson1505]

Doesnt the pi have BT tho?

[@leonardodeluzio]

The Gameboy Null 2 has you covered. Two speakers AND headphone jack.

[@PLr1c3r]

Did you just use flux on a capacitor? doc brown would be proud!

[@edstar83]

I c what you did there.

[@coler154]

its a resistor

[@dstarr3]

No joke, this video is actually one of the best soldering tutorials I've seen on KZbin.

[@maybemc1498]

Weird flux but ok

[@acidix_games]

I see what u did there

[@23nguyenthanhlong49]

@@acidix_games that was smooth

[@mikeb6923]

Haha, this comment is gold! And your picture makes it even better

[@fezt.v.1569]

Ha

[@kirbystar1]

Pun

[@Natelok]

this video immediately made it to my re-watch list. I'm definitely going to have to get myself one of these soon. I was sad when the most reputable rom sites went down but with this I'll be playing all my favorite roms again in no time

[@HeyMarkL]

holy shit! Really cool video Quinn! I really enjoyed this.

[@snazzy]

Thanks a ton, Mark!

[@orrinbarabor1387]

It's so wonderful to watch someone discover the satisfaction and jot of proper soldering. If any of you aren't sure about this project because of the soldering; I urge you to do it. It will be fun, and rewarding when you get your awesome new toy at a fraction of the price you can buy these things new for. Enjoy!

[@joshuak4553]

For audio, you have two options with the Pi Zero. Analog/pwm pins with a low-pass filter (and amp like the PAM8302) + adding a dtoverlay line to /boot/config.txt ........OR, a small USB sound card adapter. And a 10k potentiometer or something for adjusting volume

[@prismlightning]

That was crazy how you soldered that ribbon cable so fast!

[@zollotech]

Well done...Love it

[@snazzy]

Thanks Aaron!

[@MrVidau]

It's crazy how charismatic you are. I'm absolutely never going to attempt this, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole thing. That's gotta say something. Good job!

[@snazzy]

Thanks, Lucas! This comment means a lot. I try really hard to make videos entertaining for everyone-even those that don’t intend to actually do the project. :)

[@fibreglassmonkey]

Glad you like it! Thanks for featuring it in a video :) You didn't fancy the acrylic case? (that Alister Savage at 6:33 is me)

[@snazzy]

Great build, man! Enjoyed it a lot. Hope I can help you sell a few more boards. Acrylic was cool, but I wanted to implement the 3D printing angle. :)

[@fibreglassmonkey]

At 3:25, you mention that some of the pins were mislabeled in the documentation. I just whipped out my multimeter and checked, they're all labelled correctly, I think my choice of colors is probably the problem, sorry about that.

[@snazzy]

Might be my fading eyes. Haha. Maybe numbering by pin? Idk. Sorry for the error. Great documentation, btw! 👍

[@carlosmarques8380]

this is honestly one of the best models of diy consoles iv seen so far, its gameboy sized but with nes, gb, gbc and gba for free, you could get a headphone jack to avoinf the space of the speaker and you could get audio that way

[@stealthasf6903]

Well that's odd, Linus said that NordVPN is the fastest VPN...

[@egg4861]

Hmm

[@DTS214]

Linus>everyone else

[@alfredbanuelos7312]

almost as if he got paid to say that.... hmmmm....

[@godofwinetits3826]

that dude only says what he reads in his script, blame da script writers

[@KnuxKitsune]

I thought it was PIA

[@KelsomaticPDX]

In awe at the size of this emulator. Absolute unit.

[@Sonic6293]

While I don't have the patience for a DIY project like this, it's rather neat.

[@snazzy]

Thanks a ton. You should give it a shot anyways! Once I had the 3D printed parts, the whole thing really only took about 30 minutes. Fun weekend project. :D

[@GameIsMyOxygen]

Came for the DIY handheld, left with an itch to flux and solder everything around me. great video man! :D

[@alastairbutterworth3495]

“If you have rosin flux just throw that away” and now use this rosin based flux I’m promoting 😂

[@sabin1981]

Not only was this an entertaining and informative video, but the way you describe and go through everything step by step makes things incredible easy. Great stuff! Thank you, subbed :)

[@Chukijay]

If you’re here and follow Rossman, be sure to add a Milli-Paul amount of flux whenever possible.

[@snazzy]

😉

[@SianaGearz]

Look it isn't actually THAT much flux. Think of the magnification that guy is working under, it looks like everything is flooded but really it's just a little tiny droplet.

[@oCMSo]

doesn't change the fact that flux is magic!

[@Chukijay]

As someone that does the same thing he does for al living, it's a lot of flux. That's the joke, though. It's all good. He does work under some wicked magnification.

[@rodriguez8572]

J W wtf that’s my name am I high right now

[@Null_Experis]

Correction: Flux is a weak acid that strips oxidization from metals when activated by heat. This allows the solder to adhere much better to the metal, as there isn't a metal oxide layer blocking it.

[@KevinTran-hpk]

6:08 does that also work with other flux or just this one?

[@YoutubePizzer]

Thank u for the hand holding throughout the video, I do like to be taught how to do this stuff while being entertained

[@dateraped.1323]

Me too thanks Dad 😊

[@pemirsa]

I don't remember why KZbin suggest me this video but I'm not disappointed. great video. complete & detail instructions, delivered in perfect pace. well done

[@TimeFX]

6:53 cut both wires one by one, or you are going to shorten the battery (if you shorten the batterys, it hurts them, but doesn't destroy them)

[@snazzy]

This is probably a good suggestion. Didn't even cross my mind. Thanks.

[@TimeFX]

No problem ^^

[@ciarfah]

smpl. TimeFX Minor nitpick, but I think you mean 'short'

[@TimeFX]

short circuit

[@stefanbehrendsen330]

Yeah, that part scared me a little.

[@radomane]

Completly enamoured by the size of this lad Absolute unit

[@snazzy]

😂

[@TechWithBrett]

So awesome! Since you have all the tools can I just buy the stuff and come over and you help me put it together? I'll bring lunch.

[@snazzy]

😉

[@matthewdilger6755]

Great job and awesome build! Just be aware that flux is both conductive and corrosive. Make sure to clean the board with a small brush and some alcohol. Solves the problem easily.

[@Splackavellie85]

I’ve been trying to do something like this for over a decade, ever since running emulators on the GP2X and PSP Go. I’ve had every handheld ranging from the Nvidia Shield to the GPD Win. While the GPD Win 2 is pretty close to the perfect handheld gaming powerhouse for me, it’s also expensive as hell. I’m definitely going to try this! Would be perfect to give to the kids instead of my GPD Win 2

[@snazzy]

Agreed. This thing is as durable as all get out too. Would be an awesome build!

[@Splackavellie85]

Snazzy Labs Just took the time to actually watch the video, instead of clicking Like right after posting my reply. I’m definitely going to order the parts for this thing tonight, just have to shop around for the cheapest shipping to the Netherlands. Your NES-cartridge emulator is still working perfectly. Hopefully, this will turn out at least as well!

[@mynameisprivate158]

GPD Win 2 hahahah I can get a GTX 1060 powered 17 inch full laptop for the price of the GPD Win 2..... Thats a GPD Loose if you ask me!!

[@Splackavellie85]

myname is private Good luck stuffing a 17” laptop in your pocket. And good job on totally missing the point.

[@gonzalocabuche2124]

now i understand why i always sucked at soldering , you open my mind , i need to buy flux

[@dylanmurphy7942]

Flux for president​

[@snazzy]

#Flux2020

[@yahi06]

we can add leds and mirrors to make the screan brighter, for the audio add a 3.5 mm audio jack. i wonder if they already fix it look like a cool project

[@Techninjaspeaks]

wow man.

[@snazzy]

Thanks for watching, Kev.

[@JasonBolte]

Nice build. I may consider taking this on.

[@axMf3qTI]

"I don't solder" buys an Hakko.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

"I never solder. But when I do, I use Hakko".

[@tiskolin]

*a Hakko

[@skins4thewin]

Dude either has more money than he knows what to do with, or he's sponsored.

[@cthulewtrlyeh153]

He doesn't solder, he sodders 😂

[@seanelgie]

Or he hadn’t soldered much before, but wanted to start doing it more often, so decided to spend on the tools since he runs a tech channel.

[@gonzalonecchi3085]

I can't believe how I've been soldering without flux all this time... that thing is liquid magic!

[@TravellerHD]

This video has convinced me that flux is witchcraft. How did you not bridge the connections on that ribbon cable...

[@snazzy]

IT IS MAGIC!

[@domino52o26]

Surface tension and the pcb surface is coated with a solder repellant of sorts

[@iuliancalin22]

r/wooooooooooosh

[@FlyWithBurton]

that's just soldermask

[@megaman616]

was thinking the same! i use flux but had no idea i could do that lol

[@kingheroknight]

This looks like a wonderful father and kids project!

[@elwoodwinn]

"There are three rules to soldering: the parts must be clean, the parts must be clean, and the parts must be clean" - My Dad (after recommending I use flux)

[@Arkanien]

I'm a SMT engineer (Surface Mount Technology, the tech were that chip resistor came out) and this project is really great. Regarding the Flux, this is used to help the solder stick onto the PCB (Printed Circuit Board). I would advice better to apply the Flux before soldering the chip resistor, and that is going to help a lot. I don't know how much info you can get when you buy this product, but usually the solder is chosen based on the PCB materials and the final purpose of the product (among many other variables, but in this case these two are the most important). The most common solder alloy could be SAC (96.5% Sn + 3%Ag + 0.5%Cu) but you can get something like 100%Sn and it's going to be good enough (and cheaper). Just please please please, stay away from solders with Lead!!!! hope this helps someone ;D

[@mrbattleX]

I'm telling you, he's the tech version Doug de Muro

[@snazzy]

Or wait... Doug de Muro is the car version of me. ;)

[@bahotm]

@@snazzy If you are daddy, Doug is granddaddy. Sorry man.

[@georgemoralee5809]

Your voice is exactly the same

[@diandracats]

I couldn't open the web ,oh this isn't doug

[@dawids4559]

Only this this guy isn't super annoying.

[@islasgalapagos8514]

Man you did an expert soldering!!

[@blakryptonite1]

Be careful. Nintendo is going ham on giving out copyright strikes for anything emulation-related, particularly related to their systems.

[@snazzy]

Reggie is my buddy, but I'll be on the lookout. Thanks. 👀

[@matrix12x]

Nintendo has lost in court multiple times in regards to emulators. However, Nintendo can and do protect their ROMs under trademark and copyright.

[@lazloboloni]

@Prometheus Can you share those awesome 16 gb games, please?;)

[@light_fos]

cough Emuparadise cough

[@asishmohapatra5038]

Prometheus where can I find your roms page ?? link please

[@XInfinity2024]

Good video and I have to say OMG that flux trick for the ribbon cable is freaking amazing! I will have to try doing this my self when I get into soldering.

[@rushabhodedara4961]

8:10 “lol ya aint getting any password ya goons” 😂😂

[@Omizuke]

Plot twist: That it's actually the password. XD

[@DoRC]

Based on what i saw i wouldnt suggest this as a first solder project. Also without a decent iron, fine tip, good thin leaded solder and yes good flux this will be a challenging solder job even if you have a little bit of experience. I think having the ideal tools made this looks a bit easier than it would be with an old unregulated hot poker and a 20 year old roll of 1/8 diameter flux core.

[@darkhawk123]

Did you cover the HDMI port?

[@sixspeeddeath]

Bluetooth is on the Pi Zero W, and should be useable for audio. Cool vid.

[@islasgalapagos8514]

Every time when someone tells me "Look, it´s verry easy" is because he knows how hard is it, ando is often hard.

[@3DJapan]

2:10 Thank you for using "the bomb" correctly.

[@juggawest]

how about Bluetooth headphones? is the pi have bt built in or a usb addon?

[@driftinsti]

Great video except for one thing. I'd recommend against cutting the positive and negative wiring of the battery in one snip as you may risk shorting/damaging the battery. Cut one wire first, strip it and solder it on. Then do the same to the other wire.

[@joelsimpson7638]

Could you add a headphone jack without changing the form factor?

[@vargabazsaa]

With a little modification of the housing, and only if there is a big enough place on the motherboard to be cut out, but probably yeah

[@OhSoTiredMan]

I mean you would need to modify the circuit board and stuff which would make it cost more

[@IAmOrion]

I would highly recommend the TS-100 Soldering iron over your linked inexpensive alternative. The TS-100 is simply awesome

[@ssymessi]

What’s the battery life and how do you recharge it?

[@gustavo33413]

"Oh shit I forgot about the recharging stuff..."

[@Scozzy_23]

Wow flux is really your best friend for this project

[@shritanyenneti5622]

Just wondering, where do you get the games onto the Pi

[@J-wm4ss]

There's a ton of rom sites. Google them.

[@zay9050]

Go to r/roms on reddit, follow the rom link megathread

[@rpcomms1]

Use a flux pen helps with soldering,especially SMD parts.

[@Aepek]

Would be cool if when making case, did design on back or your name! Cool vid & day device. Now just wish had 3D Printer like yours, 😉 Can you get buttons that have a membrane or silicone backing on them for better "pcb contact"? Also, can you get a better display for this, and other mods? Cheers, A👍🏻

[@mcdchickenbaconclubhouse9057]

Holy cow, you can go and start your own company now!!! Very impressive!

[@5ky502]

Can you recharge the battery or do you have to remove it once it dies????

[@cirkuitknight]

TcT Videos 101 it’s a rechargeable lithium polymer battery LiPo and is charged using the TP4056 board. Just plug in a micro usb charger and you’re good to go

[@5ky502]

Ok

[@OhSoTiredMan]

It is shown near the end of the video of installing the micro usb

[@artaahmadi6696]

I am so, so tempted to do this. Like I'm an 11 year old kid who has never played these old games, but for 70 to 100 bucks....... Its a very good deal

[@bharatmadhok6773]

How about downloading an emulator on your phone

[@huziimoto]

Looks super 90s with the translucent plastic, so sick!

[@silvervalkiri920]

Have a pi 3 as well and make the SD card removal. Boom, you got a homemade switch hah

[@elFlexor]

Soldering with Snazzy.. Everything is magic! :D

[@Gr3atsaga]

It was rather crass to leave out the fact that there was no audio device in the build until the end of the video. That should have been noted from the start. It also doesn't make any sense to do a project like this and only half ass it. On top of that, you have left your viewers wondering what would need to be done for audio as you just merely say "Oh, you can do it if you want". How is that acceptable?

[@jonathanporter5223]

Agreed.

[@karni60]

Thanks Snazzy Labs. first video ive watched from you guys. the host is awesome. keep him. Liked and subbed

[@cleverestx]

I really want to do this, but a version with audio (headphone) capabilities.

[@tnturnip]

Linus will be proud of that ad transition.

[@gwynndouglass3883]

"make sure your in a well ventilated room" Goes outside

[@Del-Canada]

For the smaller parts you don't even need to touch the solder. Just have the iron close enough to melt it if you are worried about burning the components.

[@luisfelipebayardomelgoza4104]

But does it run crysis?

[@danielisarting4992]

its allready dead. dont kill it more

[@another3997]

@@danielisarting4992 "It's", "already", "don't". Or "It is" and "do not". Did you miss many English lessons at school?

[@OhSoTiredMan]

@@another3997 Im vewy sowy fow naught bein aple to sel praperli

[@rexellate]

Thanks for this! I've been regretting never buying a Game Boy Micro back then. I would literally make this just to play classic pokemon games on the go.

[@RedVGFox]

Why people don't just buy a cheap PSP and hack it?

[@nizostyle]

RedVGFox building it is half the fun

[@noobit4937]

Building it give you a sense of accomplishment. Also, why buy a cheap PSP. Your smartphone phone should be fine unless you want to feel the buttons.

[@outsidercain3038]

I do buy a PSP because I lack the skill and material (3d printers / soldering tools etc..) But one day I know i'll make my own arcade cabinet and small handled

[@gustavodelacruz6313]

It's old,and Sony doesnt make it anymore so good quality parts are harder to get

[@hugohoyos2828]

yea i just hacked my vita. i get that people who do this do it for the building part of it, but those "asterisks" at the end kind of killed it for me. i was sold until the end where the guy said there's no audio and the screen sucks outside. also that d-pad looks pretty trashy to me. i can't say for sure until i actually hold one though.

[@hunterm.moreno4201]

HEY! For future reference, when u are soldering a micro resistor, get solder the pads first then place the resistor down and touch yours solder iron to it so u don't risk burning out the resistor. Great vid tho!

[@JetBen555]

Do you know a similar kit with a better screen (IPS?)

[@TheHermitHacker]

This looks like a fun project to build, and to use. I just may end up doing this. Thanks!

[@megatrolltrollington]

there is nothing premium about 3D printed lattice.

[@another3997]

There's nothing particularly premium about injection moulded plastic either, but that doesn't stop it being used.

[@megatrolltrollington]

injection molded abs plastic is actually fairly premium.

[@fibreglassmonkey]

@@another3997 The device was designed to be used with a plexiglass case, premium enough?

[@OhSoTiredMan]

@@megatrolltrollington Definitely quite premium, makes stuff easier in my personal experience when doing personal projects.

[@ExarchGaming]

Seeing this way later than I should have... by almost 2 years. It's not the lead that is the problem, it's the flux being vaporized that causes issues. Still not good to breathe lead fumes, but it really is the flux that is important to avoid.

[@wargodsix]

I’d prob print the case in metal and if I can I’ll just cannibalize a real controller

[@alwaysfallingshort]

You're really encouraging me to get into soldering again, and I'd get a neat little rig out of it. Great video. I want audio though, is that just thicker, or does it change the other dimensions? Also, I'm not a big fan of tiny shoulder buttons. I like big beefy ones.

[@neodasan]

even $45 looks so expensive for this.

[@leotac5737]

Great video! I really enjoy this series

[@tonberryhunter]

No audio? No big deal... are you kidding? Lol Im sorry but retro gaming without audio is pretty pointless.

[@prodpresentday]

Flux Tape. The fusion of two of the greatest products

[@joseherrera8489]

Why do you pronounce it like that? You're an American. We say it N-E-S.

[@Movieg-u9e]

for audio you can also try connecting Bluetooth headphones I saw some Bluetooth Config option online

[@SpookNik4]

ARRGHH FLUX FlUx fLuX fluX Fuuuuu**

[@sock2828]

I'm with this guy on flux. I don't know why it doesn't get emphasized more in the DIY electronics community. It makes everything so much easier, but not a lot of people seem to actually use it.

[@hanniballecter1960]

This is basically porn... Hell yes.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

You mean mini porn

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

You have taught me so much about flux in this video!! Thanks

[@singsbadly]

I just hacked a dsi with just an SD card. Its pretty awesome, I can play most Ds games and every SNES, nes, or gamebow game

[@MegaManNeo]

That's a sweet build actually. Wanna try it myself. Certainly no Gameboy Zero (which means null in German but you know, DMG), however I just love the small form factor that is like the GBA. Thanks for sharing this.