Retro handheld game console based on LCSC ESP32S3R8N8 development board

Retro Handheld Game Console
- Fun and Replicable.
Utilizing the LCSC ESP32S3R8N8 development board, this console
boasts high replication and reusability.
Fewer components reduce soldering, and the board can be easily removed for debugging and testing in other projects.
 
- Affordable :
It features a commercially available injection-molded shell,
offering a comfortable grip, a variety of color options, and an affordable price.
The motherboard is smaller than 10x10cm,
and most components, except for peripheral parts, are from LCSC's monthly special offer brands, supporting every passion.
 
- Open
System: Employing Retro-Go (https://github.com/ducalex/retro-go),
both software and hardware are open-source, allowing for unrestricted use.
 
 
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240719 Update:
Added recommended screen links and screen stands (attachments).
Completed missing reference components.
Added motherboard (power-on status follows power on/off).
 
- 240709 Update:
Added Chinese language support and localized the menu. (Attachment section)
Supported range [0000 - FFFF] 
(Open source font library and character statistics: https://github.com/TakWolf/fusion-pixel-font/blob/2024.05.12/docs/font-info-12px-monospaced.md)
(PCB unchanged)
 
 
 
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 The material and component list is at the bottom. For more tutorials, please join the QQ group: 971882968 
 
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Firmware burning :
Download the burning software and burn the attached img file. You can also compile
the official tutorial yourself: https://lceda001.feishu.cn/wiki/WruJwIsP8iZy4yk8KBxccZtrnSf
PCB
board thickness 1mm,
number of layers 2
, material



name,
quantity,
remarks:


Screen
1 (

self-selected)
, 2.8-inch IPS, driver ST7789 40PIN.
Reference link
: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=679358016598
Reference link (no longer recommended)
: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=601639477415



Casing
1 (

game store, 12 yuan per set,
includes panel, buttons, switch, screws, etc.)
: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=541458746506



Conductive adhesive
1 (

game store, 0.8 yuan per set
; don't buy high-quality ones, they're expensive and don't feel good):
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=530650427188



LCSC development board ESP32S3R8N8
1.

LCSC Mall
: https://lckfb.com/project/detail/lckfb-esp32s3r8n8?param=baseInfo 23MM -8Ω 1W-2P 1.25/



Speaker (with plug): https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=683916928147 1 Battery (choose 1): Battery comes with the casing. Personal test: 14500 MHz pointed tip [3.7V-4.2V] (1 battery): https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=703883773498 1 TF Card ( choose 1) : Screen Stand: 1 Accessories: Development Board Stand: 2 Color Classification: 2.54 1*20P 5 SMD socket headers, 3.5mm height , standard pin configuration. Buy 5 for one set. [Link : https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=709718932552 ] Component Name | Quantity | Remarks TF Card Slot | 1 | LCSC Mall 3-Button Toggle | 1 | LCSC Mall C318951 Screen Mount | 1 | 40PIN 0.5mm Pitch Top Drawer Type | LCSC Mall C262648 C11097 C19273956 C481228 C2911781 C19268213 C1121880 C883646 C2915411 C2986759 C7422278 C5691126 C19191165















































































C19724825
C19267925
C5362166
C2911822 Select slide switch 1 (single-pole three-throw )
from LCSC Mall. C2681569 C145851 C2858293 Select Type-C interface 1 (16P) from LCSC Mall. Select MX1.25 socket 2 (2P) from LCSC Mall. C7430468 C7433453 C2845379 C3029359 C2936203 C17700350 C5142069 C18077932 C397377 C2919588 C2874487 Select MX1.25 terminal wire 1 (2P) from LCSC Mall. C5363453 Select 0603 resistor 5.1K from LCSC Mall . 2. Choose 0603 resistor 10K. 7. Choose 0603 resistor 1K. 2. Choose 0603 capacitor 10uF. 3. Choose 0603 capacitor 100nF. 4. Choose AO3415. 2. Choose from LCSC Mall C2938370 C4748719 C5379094 C2847034 C5372708 C5379093 C19630788 . Choose TP4056 according to the current month's coupon . 1. Choose from LCSC Mall C7473158 C382139 C17702041 C20199357 C21713961 . Choose pin 2 according to the current month's coupon. Working height 6mm, spacing 1.5mm (Note the spacing, may need adjustment). Choose from LCSC Mall C5157266. Choose 1N5819WS according to the current month's coupon . 1. Choose from LCSC Mall C2927280 or C5451629. Alternatively, select NS4168 based on the current month's coupon. 2. Choose from https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=707529865136 . Free shipping on 5 items.