This document describes a Raspberry Pi-based portable gaming system called the Raspberry Pi Gaming Console (RPIGC). The RPIGC uses a Raspberry Pi, which is a low-cost, credit card-sized computer that functions as a system on a chip. It allows for multi-platform gaming on its small form factor and integrates CPU, graphics, RAM and ports onto a single board. The RPIGC team developed it to be portable, low power, and customizable through modularity and different input/output options. They encountered some obstacles during prototyping but were able to create a functional gaming device using the Raspberry Pi.

1. Raspberry Pi Gaming System
PLAYING GAMES SINCE YESTERDAY
DUC LE
JAKUB SVEC
JORRY

2. RPIGC: Introduction
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Multi platform.
Portable.
Low power.
Cost efficient.
Customizable.

3. RPIGC: SOC
• RASPBERRY PI GAMING – A SYSTEM ON A CHIP (SoC).
• A system on a chip is an integrated circuit (IC) that integrates
all components of a computer into a single chip.
• Small form factor.
• Low power.
• Cheap.

4. RPIGC: SOC
• Raspberry pi is a SOC.
• Many ports and inputs.
• Two models manufactured
(model A and B).
• Ram, graphics and CPU
integrated into board.
• Storage is separate from the
pi.

5. RPIGC: Specifications
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CPU @ 700MHz ARM11 Family, Overclocked to 950MHz
GPU –Broadcom Video Core @ 200MHz, Overclocked to 450MHz.
Memory (SDRAM)– 512MB (Shared with GPU)
2 USB 2.0 ports.
3.5MM jack or HDMI for audio.
SD Card for storage.
8x GPIOs .
Weights only 45 g.
HDMI and RCA ports.
3.5inch TFT LCD display.
Several Pushbuttons.

6. RPIGC: Group Roles
• Jakub: Leader/Programmer
• Jorry: Hands on tester/Prototyping
• Duc: Designer/ Wiki warrior

7. RPIGC: Gaming
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Multiplatform experience for the user.
Over 100 available and popular titles.
Easily accessible downloadable content.
60 frames per second in most cases.
Simple UI.
Extra button functions.

8. RPIGC: Programming
• We use Linux Based Raspbian as the OS.
• The programming was done through the given
terminal.
• The teensy was programmed through the use of
Arduino.

9. RPIGC: Modularity
• Our case design is a fully open one.
• Our build materials are inexpensive and accessible.
• Our RPIGC can be repurposed with a simple swap
of SD cards.
• Some external power sources may be used.

10. RPIGC: Prototyping
• We have went through
many prototypes.
• Several case designs were
tested in solid works.
• Multiple displays used.
• Several human interface
devices.

11. RPIGC: Failures/Obstacles
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Problems with printing the 3D Case.
Slight fire incident.
Broken Xbox controller.
SD card corruption.

12. Special Thanks
• Marcus
• Scott
• River

13. Sources
1. http://www.adminempire.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Raspberry_Pi_Photo.jpg
2. http://i.cloud.opensystemsmedia.com/i__src850e7af2e290ab458a2b2f6e84e48c8d_par54dbfead41c89434dcf7582213bfa
513.jpeg
3. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Sega-Genesis-Mod1-Bare.jpg
4. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090801135029/starwars/images/c/c5/SNES.jpg
5. http://www.raspberrypi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/RaspiModelB.png
6. http://www.recantha.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thebenheckshow_raspberry-pi-portable-gaming-console650x0.jpg
7. http://www.gamezblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/all-systems1.jpg
8. http://petanque-c.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/group_work.jpg
9. http://www.vclouds.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Raspberry-Pi-Logo.jpg
10. http://thegeektastics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Tux.png
11. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Arduino_Logo.svg/720px-Arduino_Logo.svg.png
12. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Symbol_thumbs_up.svg

14. Thanks For
Listening