RKNZ Contribution

Manual PCB Assembly & Wireless Upgrades

I’ve been focused on refining the manual assembly boards for the Polybar System, ensuring controllers are customizable, reliable, and low-latency. My work includes integrating wireless functionality, optimizing component efficiency, and ensuring everything fits together seamlessly for easy assembly and long-term durability.

RKNZ Contribution

Pi Pico & Pico W Support

Enhanced Performance & Santroller Support
Upgrading from the KB2040 to the Pico & Pico W enables wireless connectivity, expands GPIO flexibility, this has allowed us to implement more features as well as ensure Santroller firmware support for the foreseeable futured

RKNZ Contribution

Accelerometer Support

Advanced Motion Sensing for Controllers
The ADXL345 accelerometer adds high-resolution motion tracking, enabling more precise inputs. Benefits include:

  • Accurate tilt/motion detection, ideal for advanced gameplay.
  • Ultra-low power consumption, making it perfect for battery-based setups.
  • Interrupt-based functionality, providing responsive control mechanics.

RKNZ Contribution

Charging Module

Reliable Battery Management & Protection
Integrating the TP4056 ensures safe, efficient lithium-ion charging with features like:

  • Overcharge protection, safeguarding battery lifespan.
  • Thermal regulation, optimizing charging conditions.
  • Low standby current, preventing unnecessary power drain.

Contributors

  • roadsidebomb

    Creator and main driving force behind the Polybar system which started development over four years ago, chill guy and an absolute lad for creating all of this for the community

    Owner of Three Pieces Controllers

    Based in Cali USA

    https://threepieces.net/ 

  • Pits

    Pits has been around on the server since Jan 2024, he has worked is ass off to bring back handwire support for the polybar, reducing barrier to entry for rhythm game enthusiasts

    Pits is based in Brazil and is
    Owner of

    https://foucaultcustoms.com.br/ 

  • GetRektRyan - RKNZ

    Itsa me, I've been on the project since December 2024, I designed the first wireless board version with support for the pico & pico w, since then I have worked very closely with roadsidebomb to tune some of the 3D files, add support for adxl345 accelerometer, charge controller and battery circuit,.

    I own this here store

    https://rknz.nz/ 

  • Moose

    Moose was among the first to build a fully wireless Polybar in January 2025 and has been a driving force behind the detailed build guides that make assembly accessible. An absolute legend in the community, Moose also runs Tripledee, based in the UK.

    https://tripledee.co.uk/ 

  • PossumOG

    Possum joined at just the right time—while roadside and I were refining board integration, he took charge of production board design and delivered a flawless solution. He’s the creator of the production boards and runs Pier Printed Products.

    https://pierprintedproducts.myshopify.com/ 

  • MerakiG23

    Merkari has been a member of the discord server for ages and recently impressed us with some BANGING renders, Meraki is responsible for all the dope renders and videos you will all see soon

  • HeuristicBishop

    Bishop is one of the OG's creating the original PCB and paving the way for all the changes we've made since, Bishop is still very active in the server and one of the greats

  • ptigad

    ptigad has been around since December 2022 and has done a bunch of work around model design on the earlier versions of the polybar, another OG cheers bro