From 728bfba57f6c60d3bf0166f70d173e5be0cb48f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike Barela Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add PyGamer description Add description and link to where the product is shown in New Products on YouTube. --- _board/pygamer.md | 17 ++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_board/pygamer.md b/_board/pygamer.md index b0d536ff..464a8ae6 100644 --- a/_board/pygamer.md +++ b/_board/pygamer.md @@ -13,9 +13,24 @@ features: - Battery Charging --- +The Adafruit PyGamer is an entry-level gaming handheld for DIY gaming and maybe a little retro-emulation, all in one compact dev board. + +The PyGamer is powered by the ATSAMD51 microcontroller with 512KB of flash and 192KB of RAM. There is an additional 8 MB of QSPI flash for file storage, handy for images, fonts, sounds, or game assets. + +On the front, you get a 1.8" 160x128 color TFT display with a dimmable backlight. There is fast DMA support for drawing - screen updates are incredibly fast. A dual-potentiometer analog stick gives great control, with easy diagonal movement, or really any direction you like. +There are also 4 square-top buttons which fit [square top button caps](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4228) (available separately). The buttons are arranged to mimic a gaming handheld, with 2 menu-select buttons and 2 fire-action buttons. There are also 5 NeoPixel LEDs below the LCD screen to dazzle or track activity. + +On the back, there is a full Feather-compatible header socket set to allow plugging in any FeatherWing, providinge expansion of the PyGamer's capabilities. There are 3 integrated STEMMA connectors: two 3-pin with ADC/PWM capability and one 4-pin that connects to I2C - this can be used for Grove sensors as well. + +For built in sensors, there's a light sensor that points out the front, and a 3-axis accelerometer that can detect taps and free-fall. To make bleeps and bloops, plug in any set of stereo headphones. For projects where you need more volume, you can plug in an 8 ohm speaker. The PyGamer will auto-switch to speakers when they're plugged in. + +You can power the PyGamer from any Adafruit LiPoly battery, but [this 350mAh one](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) is suggested as it will fit into the [Adafruit PyGamer acrylic case](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4238) (sold separately). An on-off switch will save battery power when not in use. Or power the PyGamer from the Micro USB port - it will also charge up the battery if one is attached. + +[![PyGamer](http://img.youtube.com/vi/2f-gZwdTFyo/0.jpg)](https://youtu.be/yX2SuS0rK2A?t=1167 "PyGamer") + ## Purchase -* [Adafruit PyGamer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242) +* [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242) ## Contribute