All further updates will be posted to WordPress; bigger pictures!So this is my project where I'm sticking a RPI2B1.1 into a heavily modified Wii U Gamepad shell.
It will mostly be a streamer, but will also have a few emulators on it for the couple of games I have.
I plan on making it so I can still access the GPIO pins (the ones that remain after the project is done) so I can still continue to program them on the spot or whatnot.
The "TV" button on the Wii U will function as a shortcut to a Universal Remote Control app that'll control a IR transmitter so I can change channels on any tv.
I'll be adding a few hard buttons for keyboard shortcuts like "ESC" (while streaming) and Ctrl+C to cancel PI commands.
There will be 4 power button's that control various USB devices, mostly to switch off Wifi to save battery.
Might add a light sensor that auto controls the backlight on the screen (if I can figure out how to interface with that) otherwise just a slider that ill program somewhere.
Id like to add some kinda overlay or menu thats always on the screen (towards the right or something) so I can have quick access to little things, like closing the moonlight stream or brightness slider. No idea how I will program this but time will tell.
Done;
[*]Got moonlight to stream correctly, controller works perfectly. Just having issues with the touchscreen.
[*]I got a 4 usb hub with switches for each one, this will be used to control power to the wifi, and various other things.
[*]I decided to make it so the camera will be external usb mounted, mostly to save room, but also so I can rotate it freely.
Current Progress and WIP;
[*Controlling the back-light, it stays on even after the Pi is shutdown(or blanking)
[*]Need a 2-2.1amp 5v for 4 lithium batteries, as well as a way to balance charge the 4 batteries via micro usb.
[*]Shortcuts, so I can launch moonlight from the LXDE desktop, or from a touchscreen interface.
[*]Touchscreen input on moonlight (for selecting things, and for games that require a mouse temporarily)
[*]Finish Xbox buttons/analog setup, I already have a stripped usb xbox controller mobo.
[*]Disable the LAN/USBHUB chip and run a dedicated hub with its own power source, mostly to save battery. Though I need the schematics for the RPI2B1.1 so I know which resisters to bridge to get the one USB port working.
Notes; (things I've discovered for others to know)
[*]If you're using the official 7" screen and you want to use moonlight, you have to run the stream at 1280x768 resolution
do this by; (example)[*]The Raspberry Pi can be mounted upside-down onto the display board, Added bonus of having easy access to the SD cardCode: Select all
moonlight stream -width 1280 -height 768 -mapping xbox.map -app Steam
What it currently looks like;
- Got the dpad installed, it came off a micro xbox controller.
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- buttons installed
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Other people with simular plans; (using a Wii U shell)
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Original Post;So I was trying to find an Atari Lynx II case, but they were all too pricey for being broken.
So I started looking for alternatives, and ended up finding this Wii U Gamepad listing with the screen and mobo missing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121611336867
currently $18.99 with free shipping from California. (sorry if UK users can't get it)
I went ahead and bought one, and also got the official rpi 7" screen.
The Wii U gamepad's screen is 6.2 inches, so I'll have to relocate the buttons to fit the screen, but I was planning on moving the analog sticks to the opposite side anyway so this isn't a problem for me.
Anyway, I figured you guys would love to take advantage of this so enjoy!
EDIT: Found the Trigger buttons and camera plastic bezel;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181995595160
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