#11

New Product Ideas / Re: Nintendo Wii like console

Last post by mirrorhearts - August 27, 2026, 10:55:59 PM

I've seen people on the forum use TinyTV and Tiny Arcade hardware for some pretty creative projects, so a miniature Wii-style setup would definitely be an interesting project to follow.

#12

New Product Ideas / A Tiny Monitor or tiny tv that...

Last post by natsukirito - August 23, 2026, 09:49:01 PM

I bought a tiny TV about a year ago and was having fun with it. Then when i had the idea to try and use it as a tiny monitor as a challenge (which i do admit i suspected it wouldn't work but) i then thought, why not though. so that's my idea. I've since tried to look to see if theirs a way i could turn the screen into a monitor myself but have failed and ended up just putting the TV back together and its since just been collecting dust. Please think it over? thank you!

#13

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Re: Tiny TV 2 - AVI Format and...

Last post by Southls@aol.com - August 19, 2026, 08:11:11 PM

Can someone please help me download videos on my tiny tv 2? My little boy would like to use it and I can't figure it out. I have a PC. Thank you in advance.

#14

Thumby / Re: Thumby probably is gone fo...

Last post by Gunnarjace20! - August 14, 2026, 08:28:23 PM

Nvm about the Thumby color, im getting another original   

#15

General Discussion / Re: How to search this forum?

Last post by spidersolitaire - August 05, 2026, 10:32:09 PM

Yeah, it took me a while to find it too. A search box in the header would definitely make things a lot easier.

#16

Thumby / Re: Thumby color trouble.

Last post by eddyevans - August 04, 2026, 06:25:25 AM

I have been struggling to code with the Thumby Color recently. I started by using the sprites and 2d nodes, but after I learned how to do that I wasn't able to figure out drawing pixels or lines on the screen. I also Can't figure out a way to make a audio file compatible with the Thumby. The closest I have gotten to working audio just plays static instead of the audio file. Can anyone help me figure this stuff out?hot games

For drawing, check whether you're using the framebuffer or the engine's drawing API. There are usually functions like drawPixel() and drawLine(), but they won't show up until you call the screen update/refresh method each frame.
For audio, the static usually means the file format isn't what the Thumby Color expects. Try converting the sound to a mono, low sample rate PCM WAV (for example, 8-bit or 16-bit PCM depending on the API requirements) instead of compressed formats like MP3. Looking at one of the sample projects that includes sound can also help confirm you're using the right format and playback method.

#17

New Product Ideas / Parkinsons Tremor Monitor

Last post by coldenginebadbrakes - August 01, 2026, 01:59:38 PM

Hi. I've just been diagnozed with Parkinsons. I'd like a wearable that can track the frequency, "strength," and time of day of my tremors. I imagine this requires an accelerameter, a gyro, a way to get the information out (probably SD card), and a battery. Could be watch sized, could be in two sections, one for device's brains worn on the wrist, and another for the sensors, in this case, worn on the back of the hand.

Any ideas?


Tnanks

#18

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Re: Help Needed with Tiny Vide...

Last post by donkeybow - July 29, 2026, 12:10:05 AM

Hi Joe,

It sounds like the TSV Converter you're using isn't compatible with macOS Sonoma, which is a common issue with older applications. The .TSV format used by the Tiny Video Player is a proprietary format, so standard online converters won't work—they'll either fail or create an invalid file.

If possible, try running the official TSV Converter on a Windows PC or through a Windows virtual machine. You can also check with TinyCircuits to see if they have an updated converter that supports macOS Sonoma.

If you're still having trouble, let us know which version of the TSV Converter you're using and where you downloaded it from. That may help identify whether there's a compatibility issue or a newer version available.

#19

Thumby / Re: Can't get the code editor ...

Last post by fixobo - July 21, 2026, 07:28:35 AM

Just received my Thumby today and am trying to get the code editor connected so I can get games downloaded and it isn't connecting. On my device manager it shows as 'Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)'.

The steps I've tried to fix this are the fixes in the FAQ (Reloading the firmware and installing Zadig and installing a USB Serial (CDC) driver). Neither have worked. When I did the reloading the firmware, my computer did detect it as RPI-RP2, which then I placed the firmware into the device, so it is connecting to my computer. But as soon as the firmware loaded, it went back to 'Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)' in Zadig and my device manager.

I'm at a bit of a loss, so if anyone could help me, I would really appreciate it. I'm on Windows 10.

I had a similar issue with a USB device not being recognized properly on Windows. Since the Thumby shows up as **RPI-RP2** when you enter bootloader mode, that suggests the USB connection and board are at least working at that stage.

I'd try a few basic things first:

* Use a different USB cable, making sure it's a data cable rather than charge-only.
* Try another USB port, preferably a direct port on the PC rather than a hub.
* After flashing the firmware, unplug the Thumby completely and reconnect it.
* Check Device Manager for any leftover driver entries and remove the failed device before reconnecting.
* If possible, test it on another Windows computer to determine whether it's a PC/driver issue or something with the Thumby itself.

If it consistently works only in **RPI-RP2** mode but immediately becomes an unknown USB device after the firmware boots, I'd suspect either a driver/USB enumeration issue or potentially a hardware problem. Testing with another computer would probably be the quickest way to narrow that down.

#20

General Discussion / Re: Tiny Video Player Kit and ...

Last post by Silvianight - July 20, 2026, 09:38:28 PM

I recently ordered a Tiny Video Player Kit and a separate remote. Can I use the remote with this kit. If so, what do I need to do to get it working. Thanks so much.

I believe the Tiny Video Player Kit supports an IR receiver, but it may depend on which version of the kit you purchased. Did the remote come with any documentation or matching receiver module, or was it sold separately?