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The 80's kid in me wanted a portable arcade unit, so I decided to make one.
I have the privilege to have access to a woodworking space, providing all the tools and materials needed. Basic knowledge of woodworking/some linux based OS/computers/electronics might come handy. If you don't have above, find your resources: Friends, fam, local Hackerspace etc.
- Raspberry Pi 4
- 32GB MicroSD card
- 10,5 inch monitor with HDMI/VGA ports (Electronics shop in my hometown)
- Bluetooth Joypad (Ebay) and later an USB NES controller which I still need to test
- Bluetooth Keyboard (Old hardware stash I found at home)
- usbc --> HDMI
- Power cable for your monitor
- <TODO: insert cables>
- RetroPie, check RetroPie.org and RetroPie Setup
- Hammer
- Table saw
- Screwdrivers
- Sandpaper
- Scissors
- Drill
- Handsaw
- Goggles
- Gloves
- Noise cancelling earmuffs
- (Ply)wood
- Wood glue
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Stickers (for decoration)
- Screws, whatever you can find
I used the following documentation to install RetroPie: RetroPie First Installation
My idea of an arcade box was simple: A square or rectangle shaped box with a cut out window for a small monitor.
- Using a table saw,I cut out 2 rectangles with the following dimensions: 23.5cm x 35.3cm, 2 rectangles with dimensions 10cm x 35.3cm and another two with dimensions 10cm x 23cm
- Smoothen them with sandpaper
- Take one of the plywood with dimensions 23.5cm x 36.3cm
- Draw the outline of the monitor on the piece of plywood
- Cut out the outline to create a placeholder for the monitor
- I used black paint for the plywood. Also cut an outline for the monitor; As you can see in the picture I also cut out an outline and painted it silver. I used stickers for decoration
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