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Comment · 4 years ago
I've got a video visiting the factory actually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQI6GNvhmro
Comment · 4 years ago
The pinout compatibility is public domain. The software is covered under it's respective licenses, the most popular library is now this: https://github.com/MLXXXp/Arduboy2 and is BSD. The name Arduboy is covered under US trademark. If you want to make your own clone, there are several out there already, you just can't use the trademark or include any games that carry it.
Comment · 4 years ago
I love it! Not sure about the crank but everything else is incredible! I tried to go memory LCD but I couldn't get sharp to talk to me and was also too expensive at the time. I'd love to join their team! I've pestered Cabel for a job but I think he has bigger plans. Maybe I should start an Arduboy on Playdate petition? :D
It's really awesome to see to see all these other consoles follow in Arduboy's footsteps. Arduboy as not the first console like this but, I'm biased, I think it has been the best.
Really, I'm excited to see the entire industry of things like this grow, and it's nice to know I'm a part of it in some way.
Comment · 4 years ago
Thanks for letting me know! It is set up to allow it in paypal so it looks like squarespace integration does not allow the guest checkout option. I'll look at adding stripe to the page, otherwise you can place the pre-order with our distributor if that works better: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Arduboy-FX-p-4913.html
Comment · 4 years ago
We are a different company with a different model to all of these businesses and products you have mentioned. It's intended to learn how to code on bare metal system using a language that both approachable and powerful, C++. Developing homebrew using assembly is tough. You can learn a lot by developing for a true 8 bit system and Arduino makes it easy and accessible.
It's ok to be a nay-sayer but you are super late to the party. We're on year 6 so maybe check back in 4 and see how we are doing! :)
Comment · 4 years ago
The spellchecker on every new computer I use agrees with you ;)
Comment · 4 years ago
Unfortunately prices have gone up a lot. USPS won't even ship packages to Australia any more due to some dispute so it has to use some 3rd party service to get there. The only thing I can suggest is if you can get together with your friends, the shipping rate is flat fee you can split it that way.
Comment · 4 years ago
Paypal allows you to check out as a guest using a credit card but I understand some people it is still restricted or prefer not to. I'll look into other options, thanks!
Comment · 4 years ago
Specifically the ST7735, 128x128 color LCD (available in IPS too) using SPI, it goes plenty enough. Should be able to max out the display, perhaps not at full color depth, but good enough. Still learning that platform though, I tried last year but there wasn't enough resources for noobs like me. Messed around with ESP32 earlier but it's power draw is too high: https://community.arduboy.com/t/micro-arcade-reverse-enginee...
Comment · 4 years ago
I don't disagree, I've wanted to switch to usb-c for a while. Several reasons. It was designed with Micro-USB 8 years ago, would have to make new molds for the new connector. (approx $20k) USB-C would fit but just barely because it is thicker. Connectors are more expensive and cables are more expensive. It includes a Micro-USB cable so we got you covered there. Bluetooth and wireless charging, and you wouldn't even need ports :)
Comment · 4 years ago
All of the unused pins are broken out to clearly labeled test pads on the back of the PCB (inside of the case), in fact this is what made the mod-chip easy/possible!
Comment · 4 years ago
Awesome to hear! These are a bunch of resources, tons of info. If you aren't finding what you need use the search or start a new topic. Have fun!
DIY Gallery: https://community.arduboy.com/c/arduboy/homemade/43
DIY Guide: https://community.arduboy.com/t/12-arduboy-compatible-system...
Schematic: https://community.arduboy.com/t/production-arduboy-schematic...
Board-Package: https://github.com/MrBlinky/Arduboy-homemade-package
Comment · 4 years ago
These are pre-orders being fulfilled by our contract manufacturer Seeed Studio. The order for 1,000 units is in and paid with them just waiting on delivery. We have been around for over 6 years and only had a handful of unsatisfied customers. Refunds are processed at any time so if you change your mind because this chip shortage is ridiculous, it's totally understood. Don't take my word for it though head over to https://community.arduboy.com/ and see for yourself!
Comment · 4 years ago
You and me both. There is already a lot out there similar running linux. Odroid go and other things running open dingux. Pico-8 as it stands needs a lot of horsepower as it's all lua scripts. I've talked to Lex about making a dedicated pico-8 console he says it would be tough, you basically need fully PC hardware to be faithful to what the virtual console should be able to do. I'm certain a lot of carts could be cross compiled into binaries and run just fine though he wasn't excited about that approach.
Comment · 4 years ago
Huzzah! Thanks! Without you and others like you none of this would be possible!