This project is a demonstration video of the expansion dock for the previous open-source project "Multi-functional Secondary Screen" [Open Source] Retro Multi-functional Secondary Screen "iCRT", music spectrum beat, animated weather clock, check it out_Bilibili_bilibili.
The video showcases the expansion dock and
features a major update to the multi-functional secondary screen + a cool expansion dock.
All the materials can be downloaded here: https://pan.baidu.com/s/19-CHRh_MAejMqFVaL9os6Q?pwd=e8y5. We've also joined
a production discussion group: 739444215.
We previously posted some boards on SMT; if you're interested, you can buy them directly from our workshop:
https://gf.bilibili.com/item/detail/1105534080. After connecting the expansion dock, the iCRT's RGB lighting effects will change as follows:
[ Original Effect] [Effect After Connecting the Expansion Dock] The music spectrum flashes once after detecting a beat. Ripple Effect (RGB lights at the bottom of the expansion dock, spreading a wave of random color from the center outwards). AIDA64 secondary screen features random color breathing overload effects (the color at the bottom changes to red faster depending on CPU or GPU usage), a weather clock with random color breathing loading effect, and a game console with random color breathing charging effect (press and hold the B button to charge the left half of the light column, press the A button to charge the right half, and release to release the energy). When connected to the expansion dock, the secondary screen's built-in USB port can connect to a keyboard and a regular HID controller for use as a NES emulator. See the video demonstration for details . This is the user manual; the firmware is constantly updated. A convenient flashing and MJPEG conversion tool has been developed. Many people have already successfully replicated the secondary screen. Universal User Manual for iCRT, Fangling Magic Mirror, Little TV PLUS, 86 Box, etc. – Chapter Seven of the Code (pressf5.run) DIY Notes: OTG Cable (for game consoles), long black Type-C to OTG cable: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=634172646616 Expansion Dock LEDs (at least 20): https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=715346203137 Expansion Dock USB Hub chip: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=686350760370 Dock A-port female connector : https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38946361619 Dock C-port, 14-pin harpoon-type vertical female connector : https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=588463322794 Dock power socket : https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=537706672281 Additionally, to ensure lighting effects, a small diffuser film and an 85.4x25mm black and white acrylic board are needed. For details, please join the group for discussion. Shell files, firmware, file directories, etc., are all available for download in the cloud drive : https://pan.baidu.com/s/19-CHRh_MAejMqFVaL9os6Q?pwd=e8y5