This is the third blog-post regarding “building a video-game console for (my) kids”. See Part II: chiptune, and Part I: gamepad.
Quico
We have name: Quico. From now on, I’ll refer to this project as “Quico”:
- Quico (/ˈkiko/), short for Kids Console (or Kids Computer)
- Also, one of the main characters of El Chavo del Ocho
Sound Shield
I converted the breadboard into “shield” for the MatrixPortal M4.
“Shield” features:
- Output:
- Headphones: Audio jack
- or Speaker: 5V/GND/AudioOut pins
- Fits perfectly on top of the MatrixPortal M4
- Sturdy connection: 8 pins + 2 screws
- Easy to solder: All components are through-hole, except audio-jack (SMD) but it is as easy to solder as the rest.
- Open source / open hardware (docs, schematics, layout)