Question Portable retropie build: Need suggestions for back cover/mounting

Jul 30, 2020
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Using this monitor (https://osoyoo.com/driver/dsi_screen/5inch-dsi-screen.pdf ) 5-inch, I mounted a 3b+ to the back, and want to use the 8bitdo phone clip to have a portable retropie gaming machine. Idea was from this video, except I am using a 5 inch screen with no mounting hardware included:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIOIT-bHJcY&t=554s


In short I am looking for a case that fits this screen and extends long enough out so that the phone clip can use it.

Only problem is that I do not want to clamp onto the rpi itself using the phone clip. I need to somehow place a cover around the pi, so the clamp can hold onto something more sturdy. The screen does not have any screw holes so I am kind of at a loss on how to do this. I cannot find any "back covers" that fit this purpose.

Picture of the screen and pi, you can see the phone clip in the background. View: https://imgur.com/a/Tpe3sdr
 

xxscienceboyxx

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Nov 30, 2018
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The most effective solution would be to 3D print a case for your specific purpose. However, you might not have a 3D printer. If so, you might have to think of a more... creative solution?
Maybe you could buy a normal raspberry pi case, and only use half of it? Or maybe put some plastic container over the raspberry pi?