FAQ
FAQ
Who are we?
We are a few freelancers with background in computer technology and 3D design who work together to bring cool projects alive. This is a local business, you can learn more about it on www.lindobox.com.
How does it work?
Retro Lindo is powered by the Raspberry Pi small single-board computer. Within a 3D printed case and equipped with 2 controllers it plays game ROMs through emulators. It runs a custom Raspbian Operating System tweaked for retrogaming and media entertainment. It uses many open source projects to achieve that, most notably:
- Emulation Station, by Alec Lofquist, is the interface that lets you navigate in your game library and switch between consoles.
- Libretro handles several console emulators, manages the controllers, and offers features such as game save and rewinding.
- Kodi is an Media entertainment hub with a powerful add-ons system.
The graphical theme ‘simple’ used by Emulation Station has been licensed to Retro Lindo by Nils Bonenberger.
All these softwares are free. You can download them and build a system yourself. The price of Retro Lindo includes the hardware, the 3D printed case, and the service of providing a plug-n-play solution.
Learn more about redistributing free software at the Free Software Foundation.
How do I add more games?
- Over the network
- From a USB stick
- On the microSD card
How do I use my Xbox or Playstation controller?
Xbox controller: simply plug it! Or plug the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver if you want to play wireless.
Playstation controller: instructions coming soon
How do I use Kodi Media Center?
Use the controller to start Kodi from the main interface and then grab your TV remote to navigate through all the medias.
Can I build my own?
Feeling adventurous? If you have a Raspberry Pi you can download our system on GitHub and set up your own retro console. Check Thingiverse.com for cool cases to 3D print.