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The PortaPi

Version 1 of the PortaPi is done! This ugly chunk of electronics and plastic is able to run games (RetroPie) and streaming videos without issue.It charges like a laptop, so it can run while on battery or plugged in, and can be used with another screen if you want to bring it somewhere. Or you can use it like an unwieldy tablet.All in all, version 1 is done. I already have ideas for version 2, which should fix some issues with this one, and hopefully slim it down a bit.

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PortaPi

Over the last two weeks, whenever I have time, I have been trying to design a case for my portable gaming/media center. Lovingly dubbed the PortaPi, it acts like a powerful emulating machine and media center while looking like junk :)But really, I wanted to challenge myself to design a portable system that didn't require soldering, and anyone with the cables could print and put together.It will be pretty chunky and probably heavy than I'd like, but I'm on my way to accomplishing the goal!

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