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.
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.
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
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! :)
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.
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!
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...
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 :)
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!
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!
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.
Thanks! The menu is also accessible via software with a button combo. Hold up and down at the same time for 3 seconds and the Arduboy FX will reset to the boot menu. More info about how it works here: https://www.arduboy.com/quick-start
Hehe, yes blog needs fixing. Thanks for reminder that some people try to read it. I switched to squarespace (somewhat) recently and haven't got around to it updating. Latest activity is at https://community.arduboy.com/
Hello! I'm the creator of the Arduboy, thanks for sharing! This is the new Arduboy FX with over 200 games all made by other members of the community all free and open source. If you don't want to buy, there are lots of instructions of how to make your own DIY version too. If you have the original Arduboy you can upgrade using a mod chip. (Backordered too - thanks chip shortage)
Would like to make a new console using the RP2040 and a larger color screen. Also interested in music/synth. Happy to answer any questions you have, thanks again! AMA!