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Project objective

The aim of the final project was to install a single-board computer with a display in a handheld housing of a certain size. The system should also have an easily accessible SD card and a rechargeable battery for mobile use.

The solution

As a classic Game Boy case was to be used, the external dimensions of 150 x 90 x 35 mm were fixed. This also influenced the selection of the other components. After some research, the Raspberry Pi Zero model was chosen as the single-board computer, as it fitted the requirements perfectly in terms of both dimensions and technical data. Power is supplied via a classic smartphone battery. Its voltage is converted from 3.8 to 5 volts using a Li-ion battery converter, a so-called PowerBoost Charger. As part of this, an on/off button and the option to charge the battery via a micro USB cable were also implemented.

And all that fits into a small Game Boy? Yes, it does. The housing only had to be slightly modified to accommodate all the components. The display has been extended, the battery compartment removed and additional holes added for the control unit. Incidentally, this is done via a specially manufactured control board, a so-called “all-in-one-button PCB”, which is connected to a classic USB control board. A service flap has also been added to make it easy to change the SD card.

So much for the hardware. Now all that remained was to get the system up and running. Our trainee opted for a customized Linux operating system called EmulationStation, which makes it possible to configure the various buttons with the respective control commands. All that remained was to complete the installation and this very special mini PC was ready. With the help of so-called emulators (= programs that emulate a system to make software compatible), it can now be played with popular retro games.

Naturally, we want to retain this much expertise and motivation. We are therefore delighted that Erwin Seliverstov will continue to work for us after completing his training as an IT systems electronics technician. From August 1, 2017, he will support us as an employee in the areas of service and product management with his concentrated knowledge.

Our vacancies

Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? It is. So we also took the time to attend two events. Keyword eCommerce Day and “VR in Nuremberg”. At the former, we were brought up to date with the latest developments in eCommerce in exciting presentations on Tuesday. In addition to trends and forecasts for retail in the digital age, the focus was also on payment methods, growth opportunities for online stores and what we can expect from Google in the near future.   in the areas of SEO and SEA. The important topics of eCommerce law and data protection were not neglected either. We learned a lot and were able to take away new ideas for our own website.

Virtual Reality in Nuremberg

Things continued on Thursday with  at the “VR in Nuremberg” (#vrnue) event at the Südwestpark Forum. Local companies and start-ups presented impressive virtual reality applications. The exhibitors’ enthusiasm for their projects was infectious. We had interesting discussions about the opportunities that augmented and virtual reality offer for Industry 4.0. In addition to the exhibition, the barcamp sessions were also the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas and visions and be inspired.

spo-comm takes its hat off to the organizers and all those who made this event something unique with over a hundred free offers. Just one question remains: Where can we register for the next Web Week?

To the Nuremberg Web Week website

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A successful week

After an exciting week, a visibly satisfied trade fair team was welcomed at the spo-comm headquarters. Our team on site, Managing Director Michael Sporrer, CMO Bernd Moosmüller, the two Sales Managers Martin Wiesneth and Simon Pangerl and the rest of spo-comm, would like to thank you for the numerous new contacts, our customers who visited us at the stand, the constructive discussions and the input that ISE 2017 brought with it. “ISE 2017 was one of the most exciting trade fair appearances ever for us. We are now looking forward to lots of new projects and a successful year together with our customers and partners,” says CEO Michael Sporrer.

The new spo-book KUMO IV takes center stage

A highlight at our stand this year was our new spo-book KUMO IV, which was able to demonstrate its performance (Intel Core i5 6400T, paired with an nVidia GTX1060, concentrated on 20×20.5 cm)  up close using virtual reality glasses. Connected to two 4K@60Hz monitors and linked to an HTC VIVE, our visitors had the opportunity to immerse themselves in virtual reality and see the performance of our spo-book KUMO IV for themselves.

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Draw for our competition

There was also something to win: our pocket-sized DS player, the spo-book CORE. Thanks also go to the countless participants. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winner, HUMMEL Systemhaus.

As the largest trade fair for AV solutions and integrated systems, Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam has been a visitor magnet for the digital signage industry for years. At our stand N335 in hall 8, we will be presenting new products, current systems and virtual reality, and you can find out all about our customizing and service offerings.

Make an appointment now:

We are happy to prepare for your interests and wishes and advise you personally. For your individual consultation, simply contact us by phone or e-mail.

E-mail: vertrieb@spo-comm.de
Phone: +49 911 23 98 37 – 0

Secure your free e-ticket:

We offer you the opportunity to visit the trade fair with a free e-ticket. You can obtain this in three simple steps:

1. Go to the following page to register free of charge: https://registration.n200.com/survey/0hlzs6anfdarp
2. Click on the “Register” button
3. Enter the requested data and the code 247056 for registration.

You will then receive your e-ticket.

We look forward to your visit: Stand 8-N335!

We would like to thank all our customers and partners for their excellent cooperation and look forward to implementing new projects with you in 2017. Until then, we wish you happy holidays and a good start to the new year.

The award was presented at a meeting between the MSI IPC management and the management of spo-comm GmbH. “We are very pleased about the long-standing and successful partnership with MSI,” comments Michael Sporrer, Managing Director of spo-comm GmbH, on the award and reveals: “We are currently working together on the further development of one of our bestsellers, which will be launched on the market next year.”

Joint product development

spo-comm GmbH is always intensively involved in the development of new MSI IPC products. “As we know the market and the needs of our customers, we can contribute many aspects and jointly develop mini PCs that meet our high standards in every respect,” says Michael Sporrer. This is why the joint product lines WINDBOX, BRICK, TURO, NOVA and SQUARE are regularly updated and equipped with the latest technology. The proven features and formats of the respective series are retained so that spo-comm customers can easily update their applications to the latest version.

Partner since 2008

Since 2008, spo-comm GmbH has been the exclusive European partner of MSI IPC, the industrial PC division of the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI). This collaboration is set to continue in the future and produce many more successful products.

Questions about our Mini PCs? – Get in touch with us!

Integrated Systems Europe 2017 in Amsterdam is the largest trade fair for AV solutions and, as the name suggests, integrated systems.
You will find us in Hall 8 at Stand N335. There you can experience new products from the fields of digital signage and virtual reality, gain an insight into our current product range and learn all about our customizing and service offerings. 

How to get your free e-ticket

We offer you the opportunity to visit the trade fair with a free e-ticket. You can obtain this in three simple steps:

1. Go to the following page to register free of charge: https://registration.n200.com/survey/0hlzs6anfdarp
2. Click on the “Register” button
3. Enter the requested data and the code 247056 for registration.

You will then receive your e-ticket.

Arrange a consultation appointment

Please contact us by phone or e-mail to arrange an individual consultation at the trade fair. We are also available to answer your questions at any time:

E-mail: vertrieb@spo-comm.de
Phone: +49 911 23 98 37 – 0

We look forward to your visit: Stand 8-N335!

Any further questions? – Get in touch with us

The prize was presented in person during a visit to the MSI IPC management floor at spo-comm GmbH’s headquarters in Nuremberg. MSI expressed its thanks for the successful cooperation and set the course for new joint projects.

Since 2008, spo-comm GmbH has been the European partner for the IPC systems of the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer MSI. The high quality of the products coupled with excellent customer service quickly led to success.

spo-comm and MSI also work closely together on the development of new devices. In this way, the manufacturers can jointly respond to customer wishes and implement them in order to continuously optimize the range. This is reflected in the successful product lines WINDBOX, BRICK and NOVA, which are regularly updated to the latest technical standards.

Currently, spo-comm and MSI are jointly planning the new products for this year. In February, the further development of the SQUARE 15 Panel PC will be launched on the market.

We would like to thank MSI for the long-standing partnership and our customers for contributing to this success.

Overview of MSI IPC systems