A rare representative of the micro — gadget segment has appeared on the electronics market-TinyTV 2, a device that combines the aesthetics of the analog era with the capabilities of modern microcomputers. The device is designed in the form factor of a vintage TV of the 60s and is a fully functioning multimedia device with a screen diagonal of only 1.14 inches. Despite the tiny dimensions-47.6 by 36.6 by 25.9 mm-the developers paid attention to details, including the classic case with legs, volume and channel controls, as well as imitation of the old TV noise when switching on and off.
TinyTV 2 is equipped with an IPS display with a resolution of 216 by 135 pixels, providing a density of 223 ppi. The hardware is based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, powered by a 150 mAh battery and charged via USB Type-C. The built-in 8 GB microSD card slot allows you to store videos in AVI format, previously converted using proprietary software. This provides the user with up to 10 hours of continuous playback. Control of the device is possible both by means of the built-in rotary handles, and by means of the complete infrared remote control.
Despite the lack of a TV set and Internet connection, TinyTV 2 is positioned not as a utility device, but as a collector's or souvenir device that can play pre-loaded video files. Thanks to its retro styling and high degree of implementation of the design, the gadget is in demand among enthusiasts, collectors and representatives of subcultures who appreciate technological minimalism combined with nostalgic design.
The cost of the device is $ 60, which makes it affordable against the background of modern media devices, especially given the uniqueness of the concept. TinyTV 2 demonstrates the potential of microelectronics not only in the field of IoT and engineering solutions, but also in the direction of cultural and design artifacts of the digital age.
