# Mini TV Build - parts confirmation and help **URL:** \ **Category:** Finding Parts\ **Created:** [2 September 2021 04:55 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tv-build-parts-confirmation-and-help/11238 "2021-09-02T04:55:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jess46604](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/jess46604/32/5012_2.png) [@Jess46604](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jess46604)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2021 04:55 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tv-build-parts-confirmation-and-help/11238/1 "2021-09-02T04:55:12Z")
Hello! A few friends and I came across this project we’d like to give a go - something a bit fun to each have a go at: > **[DIY Simpsons TV Build Guide — Brandon Withrow](https://withrow.io/simpsons-tv-build-guide)** > > Build your own working Simpsons TV with this guide! The guide provides sty files for 3d printing and everything you need to know to setup your Raspberry Pi Its basically a small TV powered by a pi-zero. I was super keen to support an Aussie retailer and try and get the entire parts list from Core. Luckily as its a printed project, we can sorta modify the print/housing a little to suit slightly different sized components (the screen!). I’ve put together the list of parts below so far - but I’m after some help to find; - a suitable screen - the project owner uses a 640x480 2.8inch TFT. - USB Type B Standard Micro Port Male > **[Speaker - 3 Diameter - 4 Ohm 3 Watt](https://core-electronics.com.au/speaker-3-diameter-4-ohm-3-watt.html)** > > Listen up! This 3 > **[Raspberry Pi Zero](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero.html)** > > Raspberry Pi Zero is a super-small, hackable, and ultra-low-cost computer. This is the newest version (v1.3) with camera connector. > **[Adafruit Mono 2.5W Class D Audio Amplifier - PAM8302](https://core-electronics.com.au/mono-2-5w-class-d-audio-amplifier-pam8302.html)** > > This super small mono amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver up to 2.5 Watts into 4-8 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a class .. read more > **[USB Micro-B Breakout Board](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-micro-b-breakout-board.html)** > > Simple but effective - this breakout board has a USB Micro-B connector, with all 5 pins broken out. Great for pairing with a microcontroller with USB support, or .. read more If anyone has any thoughts on better part combos i’m all ears as well! Hopefully we can source it all from Core and support the locals! ---
**Author:** ![James](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/james/32/4400_2.png) [@James](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2021 05:57 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tv-build-parts-confirmation-and-help/11238/2 "2021-09-02T05:57:49Z")
Hi Jess, As for the USB port, were you looking for something like this? > **[USB MicroB Plug Breakout Board](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-microb-plug-breakout-board.html)** > > We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you want to access the microUSB port on something, you might want this. We broke out all 5 pins with a vertical microUSB connector for your prototyping needs. As for the screen, We’ve got quite a few options depending on your preferred size: > **[PiTFT - Assembled 480x320 3.5 TFT+Touchscreen for Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/pitft-assembled-480x320-3-5-tft-touchscreen-for-raspberry-pi.html)** > > Is this not the cutest, little display for the Raspberry Pi? It features a 3.5 > **[Waveshare 2.8inch LCD 320×240](https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-2-8inch-lcd-320-240.html)** > > The perfect display for a miniature and portable Raspberry Pi setup, take this with you anywhere! > **[LCD Touchscreen HAT for Raspberry Pi - TFT 3.5in. (480x320)](https://core-electronics.com.au/lcd-touchscreen-hat-for-raspberry-pi-tft-3-5in-480x320.html)** > > This LCD Touchscreen HAT fits snuggly on top of the Raspberry Pi, practically form fitting on top of it so as not to compromise the over all dimensions of the credit .. read more > **[Waveshare 3.5inch LCD 480x320](https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-3-5inch-rpi-lcd-c-480x320-125mhz-high-speed-spi.html)** > > This small display is a powerhouse for all your Raspberry Pi needs with a high speed 125MHz SPI They will all perform about the same, but the Adafruit ones are a little better documented if that’s one of your requirements. All the best with your project, and let us know if you run into trouble getting it going 🙂 -James ---
**Author:** ![Jess46604](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/jess46604/32/5012_2.png) [@Jess46604](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jess46604)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2021 06:02 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tv-build-parts-confirmation-and-help/11238/3 "2021-09-08T06:02:22Z")
Thanks James… I think that is spot on what I’m after! Have chosen a screen as well - the cheapest of course! I did find a random review/comment: > Ne peux afficher autre chose que des lignes de code avec un PI Zero, même en splittant 256 Mo de > RAM au GPU. Sinon marche très bien avec un PI 3. which loosly translates to: > Cannot display anything other than lines of code with a PI Zero, even splitting 256MB RAM to the GPU. Otherwise works very well with a PI 3. Any chance you can confirm [https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-2-8inch-lcd-320-240.html](https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-2-8inch-lcd-320-240.html) will work with a Pi Zero? ---
**Author:** ![Trent5487676](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/trent5487676/32/4583_2.png) [@Trent5487676](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Trent5487676)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2021 00:44 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tv-build-parts-confirmation-and-help/11238/4 "2021-09-09T00:44:13Z")
Hi Jess, > [@Jess46604](#): > > Any chance you can confirm [Waveshare 2.8inch LCD 320×240 Australia](https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-2-8inch-lcd-320-240.html) will work with a Pi Zero? That screen will work with a Pi Zero as the 40 pin GPIO is the same in all models of Pi, but it is sized for a model B style Pi so the bottom of the screen will overhang the Pi Zero and may need support. The top two mounting holes should still line up though.