The RetroPi

[rygD]

I will give the prototype a test run if you send it to me.

Have you played with it at all yet?  It looks more...complete than I thought it would.  Really nice!

 

[Linux-SWAT]

Looks nice, but I wonder if some USB ports aren't a bit difficult to reach.

 

[gadgetoid]

Looking fantastic!

 

[fusion_power]

Looks nice, but I wonder if some USB ports aren't a bit difficult to reach.

I also see no need for that "rooftop" there. Device looks better from above but well, it doesn't make it worse if you left this corner completely open. ^^"

 

[Alperoot]

I am not interested in this but I am sure that most of the retro gamers will like it!

 

[EvilDragon]

Looks nice, but I wonder if some USB ports aren't a bit difficult to reach.

I also see no need for that "rooftop" there. Device looks better from above but well, it doesn't make it worse if you left this corner completely open. ^^"

There's a huge difference. If you connect network or other cables there, it could look quite ugly if you put it in a spot next to the TV that is supposed to look clean

There's no problem connecting a mouse or keyboard to the upper ports. Sure, some USB Sticks might be too big to fit there, but then again, you got 4 ports here...

 

[fusion_power]

Ok, convinced. It can hide the cable mess under the hood there, makes some sense. ^^"

 

[comradekingu]

Im sensing a problem getting thick usb dongles into the top USB-ports. Other than that it looks very good.

 

[EvilDragon]

Im sensing a problem getting thick usb dongles into the top USB-ports. Other than that it looks very good.

Yes, that's why you got the lower ones.

Not sure how many you'd like to plug into it

 

[comradekingu]

Depends if I'm forking someones repo.

 

[EvilDragon]

We're getting there

http://retropi.de/

 

[comradekingu]

Something that would make a huge difference and doesnt cost much is a few strips of automotive grade double-sided tape.

That way the Retropi can be even more out of the way at the back of your monitor or TV. Very nice for the OS part of it too.

Provided the cartridges dont fall out that is.

 

[rygD]

Something that would make a huge difference and doesnt cost much is a few strips of automotive grade double-sided tape.

That way the Retropi can be even more out of the way at the back of your monitor or TV. Very nice for the OS part of it too.

Provided the cartridges dont fall out that is.

It would be far more difficult to swap carts if it is taped to the back of the TV/monitor.  Same for all other connections.  If someone wanted to do that they could buy the tape, but it doesn't seem very practical and defeats the purpose of the design.

 

[fusion_power]

We're getting there

http://retropi.de/

That's actualy a decent looking site, nice.

 

[elvissteinjr]

Quad-Core, 900Ghz ARMv7 CPU ( Pi 2 )

Why aren't we having this put into the Pyra instead? 

 

[gadgetoid]

Too fast, it would melt the case!

 

[rygD]

If it catches on fire it could be a feature of the Pyra.

 

[PokeParadox]

If it catches on fire it could be a feature of the Pyra.

Pyra by name, Pyra by reputation!

 

[comradekingu]

 

[EvilDragon]

Still working on the video, half-way finished (just don't have the time), but www.retropi.de is the place to go for everyone interested.