# DIY Projector for the Nintendo Switch ## Overview https://youtu.be/yu9Staswm6c ## 3D Printed Dock Projector In this project, we’ll show you how to DIY your own Portable Projector for the Nintendo Switch! We designed and 3D printed a custom dock that holds an off-the-shelf PICO projector.  This of course allows you to project gameplay from the switch to just about any surface! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/046/029/medium800/3d_printing_hero-gamplay2.jpg?1504565666) ## Proof of Concept We like to think of this as more of a prototype and proof of concept. We hope this inspires the DIY community to take a stab at making their own Mods for the Nintendo switch.   We had a lot of fun during the tearing down and hope it serves as a future reference for anyone looking to do something similar. ![3d_printing_hero-in-hand.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/046/026/medium640/3d_printing_hero-in-hand.jpg?1504564941) ## Projector Gameplay Although the Nintendo Switch is already portable, using a projector instead of a TV is a novel idea in those situations where it makes sense. Compared to the official dock from Nintendo, our 3D printed version is much slimmer and exposes the electronics showcasing the DIY goodness. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/046/065/medium800/3d_printing_hero-gamplay3b.jpg?1504575675) AAXA LED Pico Projector [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TAXDPK/](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TAXDPK/) - 25 Lumens - 960x540 Resolution (16:9 compatible) - 80 Minute Built-in Battery - Built-in Speakers, mini-HDMI, Composite A/V connections, - Micro SD & USB reader support - Up to 60 inch image (in low-light condition) ![3d_printing_pico-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/046/030/medium640/3d_printing_pico-hero.jpg?1504565772) ## Parts, Tools and Supplies Here's a list of the parts needed to make this project. - [HDMI Plug](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3548) - [HDMI Mini Plug](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3552) - [HDMI Ribbon Cable 20cm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3561) - [Tri-wing: Y3 Screw bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/822) - [Tripod bits](https://www.adafruit.com/category/128?q=tripod&) - [M2x.4x5mm](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/2MM-x-4-Phillips-Flat-Head-Machine-Screw-p/1011-1000.htm?1=1&CartID=0) - [M2X.4x12mm](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/2MM-x-4-Phillips-Flat-Head-Machine-Screw-p/1011-1000.htm?1=1&CartID=0) - [PLA Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/category/780) - [3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2412) - [Tweezers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/421) - [Diagonal Flush cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) ![3d_printing_parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/046/031/medium640/3d_printing_parts.jpg?1504565835) ### DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 20 cm Ribbon Cable [DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 20 cm Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3561) If you're looking to make a custom cable with any two of our USB or HDMI adapters, then you'll need to have these flex cables handy! Making custom cables has never been easier. Just grab one of these cables, then swap and switch any of the plug or socket adapters on each end using... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3561) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3561/guides) ![20 centimeter long black, skinny ribbon cable crossed like a bowtie.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3561-00.jpg) ### DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight Mini HDMI Plug Adapter [DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight Mini HDMI Plug Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3552) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these HDMI adapters are right up your alley! Making custom HDMI cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [HDMI ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3588?q=HDMI%20Ribbon%20Cable&), then swap and switch any of our HDMI... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3552) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3552/guides) ![Angled shot of straight mini HDMI plug adapter.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3552-04.jpg) ### DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight HDMI Plug Adapter [DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight HDMI Plug Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3548) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these HDMI adapters are right up your alley! Making custom HDMI cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [HDMI ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3588?q=HDMI%20Ribbon%20Cable&), then swap and switch any of our HDMI... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3548) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3548/guides) ![Angled Shot of the DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight HDMI Plug Adapter.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3548-04.jpg) ### 38 Piece Screwdriver Set [38 Piece Screwdriver Set](https://www.adafruit.com/product/822) Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 38-bit screwdriver set. This set is fine quality and excels at disassembling games, phones, cameras, and other small portable electronic goodies. What... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/822) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/822/guides) ![Top down of screwdriver kit with one handle and many tips](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/822-08.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-projector-for-the-nintendo-switch/3d-printing.md) ## Featured Products ### DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight HDMI Plug Adapter [DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight HDMI Plug Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3548) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these HDMI adapters are right up your alley! Making custom HDMI cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [HDMI ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3588?q=HDMI%20Ribbon%20Cable&), then swap and switch any of our HDMI... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3548) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3548/guides) ### DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight Mini HDMI Plug Adapter [DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Straight Mini HDMI Plug Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3552) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these HDMI adapters are right up your alley! Making custom HDMI cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [HDMI ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3588?q=HDMI%20Ribbon%20Cable&), then swap and switch any of our HDMI... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3552) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3552/guides) ### DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 20 cm Ribbon Cable [DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 20 cm Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3561) If you're looking to make a custom cable with any two of our USB or HDMI adapters, then you'll need to have these flex cables handy! Making custom cables has never been easier. Just grab one of these cables, then swap and switch any of the plug or socket adapters on each end using... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3561) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3561/guides) ### Swivel-Head Pan Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter [Swivel-Head Pan Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2464) This **Swivel-Head Pan-Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter **allows you to attach something with standard 1/4" machine screw mount to a camera's shoe mount,  with free range of motion! Loosen the side screw and the ball-joint is free to move all around, then... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2464) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2464/guides) ### 38 Piece Screwdriver Set [38 Piece Screwdriver Set](https://www.adafruit.com/product/822) Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 38-bit screwdriver set. This set is fine quality and excels at disassembling games, phones, cameras, and other small portable electronic goodies. What... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/822) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/822/guides) ### Fine tip straight tweezers - ESD safe [Fine tip straight tweezers - ESD safe](https://www.adafruit.com/product/421) When soldering small surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components, one thing you'll need is a good pair of tweezers. These tweezers are a great pair of every-day tweezers. They're anti-static, anti-magnetic and made of hard stainless steel. The tips are fine and pointy to pick up any size... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/421) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/421/guides) ### Flush diagonal cutters [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/152/guides) ### Micro 3D Printer - Black - Retail Edition [Micro 3D Printer - Black - Retail Edition](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2933) The magic of 3D printing is now more affordable and accessible than ever! Meet The **Micro 3D Printer** by [M3D](https://printm3d.com/), the first truly consumer 3D printer. Sporting a compact design, user-friendly software, and replaceable print beds and nozzles,... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2933) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2933/guides) ## Related Guides - [Touch Pi: Portable Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/touch-pi-portable-raspberry-pi.md) - [Guardian Robot with LEDs](https://learn.adafruit.com/guardian-robot-with-leds.md) - [3D Printed Action Figure Selfie](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-action-figure-selfie.md) - [How to convert Eagle PCBs to 3D Models in Fusion 360](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-convert-eagle-pcbs-to-3d-models-in-fusion-360.md) - [3D Printed Camera Tripod Adapter for Telescope](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-camera-tripod-adapter-for-telescope.md) - [Fiddy - the FTDI Clip](https://learn.adafruit.com/fiddy-ftdi-pogo-pin-clip.md) - [Portable 5in Monitor with HDMI](https://learn.adafruit.com/portable-5in-monitor-with-hdmi.md) - [Kitty Toe Bean Keypad with Color TFT](https://learn.adafruit.com/kitty-toe-bean-paw-keypad-color-tct.md) - [DIY 3D Printing Filament](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-3d-printing-filament.md) - [Desk Calculator with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/desk-calculator-with-circuitpython.md) - [3D Printed Raspberry Pi B+ Enclosure](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-raspberry-pi-b-plus-enclosure.md) - [Ray Gun Blaster](https://learn.adafruit.com/ray-gun-blaster.md) - [SpaceX Helmet](https://learn.adafruit.com/spacex-helmet.md) - [Simple Mini Fume Extractor](https://learn.adafruit.com/simple-mini-fume-extractor.md) - [DIY Camera Monitor](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-camera-monitor.md)