# PyPortal Roku Remote
## Overview
This project uses a PyPortal to make a customizable remote that works over WiFi to control a Roku media player. It uses the [Roku External Control Protocol](https://developer.roku.com/docs/developer-program/debugging/external-control-api.md) and takes advantage of the PyPortal's touchscreen for a very easy to use input method.
## Parts
### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display
[Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
**PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,...
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### PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A
[PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465)
PowerBoost 1000C is the perfect power supply for your portable project! **With a built-in load-sharing battery charger circuit, you'll be able to keep your power-hungry project running even while recharging the battery!** This little DC/DC boost converter module can...
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### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 1200mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 1200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/258)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 1200mAh for a total of about 4.5 Wh. If you need a larger battery,
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### Mini Panel Mount SPDT Toggle Switch
[Mini Panel Mount SPDT Toggle Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3221)
This or that, one or the other, perhaps or perhaps not! So hard to make decisions these days without feeling like you're just going back and forth constantly. Deciding whether or not to use this mini toggle switch? That's the easiest decision you'll make all day!
This...
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### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B
[USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller
Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long
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## Additional Items
You will also need a Roku. Just about any version should work, including a smart tv with a built-in one.
If you want to make the case, you also need a 3D printer. If you aren't making the 3D printed case, you only need the PyPortal and a LiPo. Keep in mind that the PyPortal **does not have a 2-pin JST** but can be powered via the 3-pin JST. If you don't make the case, you will still need to either make or buy an adapter. Only the pins with the red and black cables are necessary to power the PyPortal, so you should be able to strip and solder the cables together very easily.
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-roku-remote/install-circuitpython.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display
[Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
**PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides)
### PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A
[PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465)
PowerBoost 1000C is the perfect power supply for your portable project! **With a built-in load-sharing battery charger circuit, you'll be able to keep your power-hungry project running even while recharging the battery!** This little DC/DC boost converter module can...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2465/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 1200mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 1200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/258)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 1200mAh for a total of about 4.5 Wh. If you need a larger battery,
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/258)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/258/guides)
### Mini Panel Mount SPDT Toggle Switch
[Mini Panel Mount SPDT Toggle Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3221)
This or that, one or the other, perhaps or perhaps not! So hard to make decisions these days without feeling like you're just going back and forth constantly. Deciding whether or not to use this mini toggle switch? That's the easiest decision you'll make all day!
This...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3221)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3221/guides)
### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B
[USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller
Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Powerboost 1000C](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-powerboost-1000c-load-share-usb-charge-boost.md)
- [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md)
- [10" Raspberry Pi Desktop](https://learn.adafruit.com/10-raspberry-pi-desktop.md)
- [Adafruit IO Basics: Schedule Actions](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-scheduled-triggers.md)
- [Animatronic Cosplay Wings](https://learn.adafruit.com/animatronic-cosplay-wings.md)
- [Overwatch Prop Gun: Lucio's Blaster Pt. 2](https://learn.adafruit.com/overwatch-lucio-gun-pt-2.md)
- [PyPortal YouTube Views and Subscribers Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-youtube-views-and-subscribers-display.md)
- [FPV Mini Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/fpv-mini-ground-station.md)
- [PyPortal Calculator using the Displayio UI Elements](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-calculator-using-the-displayio-ui-elements.md)
- [PyPortal View Master](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-view-master.md)
- [PyPortal Google Calendar Event Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-google-calendar-event-display.md)
- [PiGRRL Zero](https://learn.adafruit.com/pigrrl-zero.md)
- [Raspberry Pi Pipboy 3000](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-pipboy-3000.md)
- [Where's My Friend? A Location-Aware Display with PyPortal and ItsASnap](https://learn.adafruit.com/where-s-my-friend-a-location-display-frame-with-pyportal.md)
- [Playing Animated GIF Files in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-animated-gif-files-in-circuitpython.md)
- [CircuitPython Neko Kitty with Displayio](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-neko-kitty-with-displayio.md)
- [League of Legends Level Trophy for PyPortal](https://learn.adafruit.com/league-of-legends-level-trophy-for-pyportal.md)