Retro Brick
Retro Brick
Passion Solo Project
Inspired by the INFO5345/CS5424/ECE5413 Developing and Designing Interactive Devices course at Cornell Tech
Passion Solo Project
Inspired by the INFO5345/CS5424/ECE5413 Developing and Designing Interactive Devices course at Cornell Tech
Project Duration
7 weeks
Project Duration
7 weeks
Tools
Adobe, Fusion 360, Blender, BambuStudio, 3D Printer
Tools
Adobe, Fusion 360, Blender, BambuStudio, 3D Printer
Retro Brick is a device that brings back childhood memories, inspired by the simplicity of old radios.
With its straightforward designs, it allows people to relax and enjoy their memories, offering a sense of peace and nostalgia.
Retro Brick is a device that brings back childhood memories, inspired by the simplicity of old radios.
With its straightforward designs, it allows people to relax and enjoy their memories, offering a sense of peace and nostalgia.
INSPIRASTION
Growing up, I didn't have a mobile phone. I remember receiving a game console as a gift and playing it nonstop until I completed every game.
Growing up, I didn't have a mobile phone. I remember receiving a game console as a gift and playing it nonstop until I completed every game.
As I got older and got a smartphone, I found myself easily distracted by the endless entertainment options, losing the peace of mind.
As I got older and got a smartphone, I found myself easily distracted by the endless entertainment options, losing the peace of mind.
At Cornell Tech, I took a course on Interactive Devices, where I learned 3D modeling, printing, and designing interesting things with Raspberry Pi.
At Cornell Tech, I took a course on Interactive Devices, where I learned 3D modeling, printing, and designing interesting things with Raspberry Pi.
This inspired me to create a nostalgic game console that brings back childhood memories.
This inspired me to create a nostalgic game console that brings back childhood memories.
The Retro Brick brings back simpler times and celebrates the moments that have shaped us.
The Retro Brick brings back simpler times and celebrates the moments that have shaped us.
The large power button makes it easy to turn on and off, inspired by old radios.
SKETCH
The large power button makes it easy to turn on and off, inspired by old radios.
The large power button makes it easy to turn on and off, inspired by old radios.
The screen fits a 3.5-inch display for Raspberry Pi. The small radius adds a smoother visual experience.
The screen fits a 3.5-inch display for Raspberry Pi. The small radius adds a smoother visual experience.
A thinner game console design makes it lighter to hold and easier to carry.
A thinner game console design makes it lighter to hold and easier to carry.
3D MODELING
PROTOTYPE
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Motion Buttons
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Motion Buttons
Retro Brick provides simple up and down buttons for interacting with games. These buttons trigger vertical movements such as jumping, flipping, advancing, and more.
Retro Brick provides simple up and down buttons for interacting with games. These buttons trigger vertical movements such as jumping, flipping, advancing, and more.
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Multi-Click Actions
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Multi-Click Actions
In adventure games, you can click multiple times to perform complex actions. For example, in Alto's Adventure, Alto can jump multiple times to collect coins and reach ropes. This simple design works seamlessly across various games.
In adventure games, you can click multiple times to perform complex actions. For example, in Alto's Adventure, Alto can jump multiple times to collect coins and reach ropes. This simple design works seamlessly across various games.
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Interactive Controls
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Interactive Controls
Retro Brick offers smooth interaction with different buttons. You can change the location, height, and position for the starting point. A confirm button on the right lets you execute commands or actions.
Retro Brick offers smooth interaction with different buttons. You can change the location, height, and position for the starting point. A confirm button on the right lets you execute commands or actions.
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Simplified Design
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Simplified Design
Retro Brick features a simple design with a clean layout, integrating various games smoothly for an enjoyable gaming experience.
Retro Brick features a simple design with a clean layout, integrating various games smoothly for an enjoyable gaming experience.
Game show on this page:
Game show on this page:
Alto's Adventure
Snowman, Built By Snowman Inc.
Available on the App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012]
Alto's Adventure
Snowman, Built By Snowman Inc.
Available on the App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012]
Angry Birds
Rovio Entertainment Corporation
Available on the App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reds-first-flight/id1596736236]
Angry Birds
Rovio Entertainment Corporation
Available on the App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reds-first-flight/id1596736236]
