Pi3Cart: NES Cartridge Case for Raspberry Pi 3

A project in Little Rock, AR by William Mauldin
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Build a Raspberry Pi 3 into an NES cartridge! Perfect for retro game emulator projects!
Backers: 464
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $24,756 of $500
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 14th (30 days)
Project By: William Mauldin
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Latest News

Shutdown Button Stretch Goal and Survey Information

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
At this point it seems unlikely that we will hit the $25,000 stretch goal for the Shutdown Button Upgrade.  Therefore, this is what I have decided to do.  Regardless of whether we hit the goal or not, every DIY kit will include the shutdown button... (Read More)

Important Update About SD Card Add-Ons!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfortunately due to software licensing issues I will NOT be able to include the Lakka emulation software with the SD cards.  Some of the emulator programs that Lakka is built upon have non-commercial licenses, and therefore I can not use them as... (Read More)

Pledge Add-Ons Now Available

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Interchangeable Faceplates These faceplates come in a variety of attractive colors. Faceplates can be easily swapped out in the cartridge at any time.  You can add now additional items to your pledge level by simply choosing the item(s) you would... (Read More)

Free Software Included!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A totally free version of the Lakka (http://www.lakka.tv/) operating system, customized specifically for the Pi3Cart will be made available via download. If you would prefer your software be pre-installed, a pre-loaded 32gb SD card can be included as... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal - Fiber Optic Shutdown Button - $25,000

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Fiber Optic Shutdown Button I could not be happier with how this upgrade turned out!  By popular demand, we now have a shutdown button option.  There is very limited space on the faceplate and I did not want to block the air vents so I had to get... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal - Fiber Optic Status LED Upgrade - $18,000

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Fiber Optic Status LEDs I personally love this one!  It always bothered me that I couldn't see the status LEDs on the Raspberry Pi.  When we hit this stretch goal, everyone will receive the Fiber Optic Status LED Upgrade.   (Read More)

New Stretch Goal - Laser Cut Faceplate - $9000

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Laser Cut Acrylic Faceplate At $9000 we'll include a black acrylic face plate cut on a professional laser cutter.  Thank you to all the backers and remember to help spread the word.   Let's smash this goal as soon as possible and see what other... (Read More)

Stretch Goal - Custom Pi3Cart Label - $8,000

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
My good friend Dave created a great custom label for the Pi3Cart.  If we hit $8,000 every kit will include a professionally printed copy of this label.      (Read More)

Production and Shipping News

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Parts are coming in and production has begun! All of the boards for the first round of assembled kits have been stripped of their USB and Ethernet ports and are ready for installation of the new USB ports.   30 Raspberry Pi motherboards, with USB... (Read More)

Home From Vacation

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I have an admission to make.  I launched this project while I was on vacation at Disney World with my family.  I never expected the Kickstarter community to embrace the Pi3Cart so quickly.  Thank you all so much!  It's been a crazy few days of... (Read More)

400% on Day 1!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I am amazed at how quickly this project is taking off!  I cannot thank my backers enough! Remember to keep sharing the Pi3Cart project with your friends and spread the word.  Stretch goals will be coming, although I never expected to be at this... (Read More)

200% funded!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to all backers!   (Read More)

We reached our goal!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We reached our funding goal in less than than 12 hours! Thank you to all my backers! Remember to tell your friends and let's see how far we can push this thing! (Read More)

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