Tiny Pi Pro, a super tiny gaming handheld based on Raspberry Pi Zero
When the TinyPi Pro kit arrived, I wasn’t sure I could actually play games on something this small. The whole thing fits on a keychain. But it works.
Pi0cket (also known as moosepr) built this as a hobby project. The first version had a low-resolution display, limited buttons, and a partial 3D case:
The Pro version fixed those problems. It doesn’t require any soldering.
What’s Changed
The screen is now a 1.3 inch IPS display at 240x240 pixels with good viewing angles.
Sound comes through i2s (Inter-IC Sound), which the Raspberry Pi supports natively. It won’t replace headphones, but it works.
The kit includes a 400mAh battery. About an hour of playtime under heavy use.
The case uses selective laser sintering (SLS), which gives it a smooth finish. It’s one of the better cases I’ve seen in DIY kits.
wermy made a build video:
After Two Weeks
It plays games well despite its size. If you have large hands, the buttons will feel cramped, but it’s manageable.
A headphone jack or hardware volume buttons would be nice additions. Not dealbreakers.
The build itself is mostly straightforward. Fitting the Raspberry Pi with the pogo pins took a few tries. Be patient with that part.
I like it. Thanks pi0cket