#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 INSTALL#
#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 DRIVERS#
#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 PORTABLE#
#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 SERIES#
#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 FREE#

Screw length: 3/4' or whatever you decide.

Screw diameter: #10 or whatever you decide.

Material thickness - make sure you measure the thicknesses of the sheets of Masonite/Duron (or other material) you plan to cut and create a Custom Material Thickness (This is important so that the case fits together nicely).

I made the decision to use #10 3/4 inch screws to secure the case - once I did that I went to MakerCase and inputted the following settings: To simplify this build without sacrificing the end product I made the decision to laser cut the case. I suspect that most of the Home Depot items could also be purchased from Amazon as well for convenience. Also, there are different variations that can be used - where you don't use the switches and substitute the shutdown circuit for one with a switch, or not as many buttons, or you can leave out the external USB connectors for expansion later, and you certainly don't need the handles for the case although they are very convenient for opening the case for future modifications and for carrying.

#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 FREE#

Please feel free to substitute any materials for similar items - I prefer to use Amazon Prime for most things. Makercase - this website provides the vector image for the case which significantly simplifies this process.Slagcoin - this website provides various button/joystick layouts that you can use.Other resources/references I found to be helpful along the way: 0.25' thick Masonite/Duron - requires two 24x36' sheets.Miscellaneous screws, nuts, and washers - I will try to comment in the details about what I used although there is some flexibility here.Single-Pole Momentary Contact Push-Button Switch.SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC UHS-I Card with Adapter.Happ Arcade Control Panel Red Kit - 14 Buttons & Joysticks.Extra buttons: Reyann 6x Blue Happ Style Standard Arcade Push Button with Microswitch.CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 with 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply.

#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 INSTALL#

Install Bay BVFD187 Vinyl Female Connector 16/14 Gauge.

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable 2-Pack - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return.

2x Panel Mount USB Cable A to A F/M - 1 ft (USBPNLAFAM1.

I will try to highlight differences that you may experience if you have a different type of laser cutter - the biggest consideration is whether the max material size is at least 24' x 36'. This build does require a laser cutter (I used a LaserCAMM) to minimize total time of the project - I am sorry to those who may not have access to one for this build.

Please follow Mw33212 for the latest wooden games and any future updates.Building a tabletop controller gaming/arcade system using a Raspberry PI 3 - can be expanded to use USB N64, NES, SNES, and other controllers with front-mounted USB ports. In the most cases, they are used in games where attention is paid to the centre of the screen but it’s hard to play without the corners.įor example, if you want to make a Raspberry Pi project for yourself or just get a better idea of how this project goes, check the original thread shared with Reddit for a detailed look at the build process. Mw33212 goes on to test the effectiveness of round LCD panels, which, as it turns out, are not extremely effective for a lot of games. Retro-gaming can be handled by either Lekka or RetroPie.

#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 DRIVERS#

The Pi includes four speakers for a reading volume, multiple monitor drivers and many fans for a cooling volume, and most notably two 4″ circular LCD panels that are 800 x 800 pixels. You could easily swap the Pi 4 with a 3B+ or a Zero depending on what you have on hand or prefer. In this case, Mw33212 is using a Raspberry Pi 4 to run the resultuous gaming platform that seems to be able to emulate the Nintendo 64.

#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 PORTABLE#

A few of our favorites include this portable wooden projector project, with Pi-powered devices as well as this Raspberry-Piato-based arcade system. This is one of many projects that Mw33212 has created, most of which feature custom wooden cases. Whatever you call the shape, it creates a beautiful case design and fits everything a gaming rig needs.

#HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE 3.5 SERIES#

The shape, named J83, is one of Johnson solids, essentially a series of convex polyhedrons, which is referred to as a tridiminished rhombicosidodecahedron. Mw33212 explained that the project is made out of 10 mm thick walnut, maple, and Indian rosewood. The Pi is part of a wooden casing, with two panels for displays and a design project created by Mw33212. Raspberry Pi has lots of retro gaming, but one of the most fun aspects is that you can own your build in the right way.

How to set up retropie 3.5