Raspberry Pi Inside Arcade Stick
by f1racer in Circuits > Raspberry Pi
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Raspberry Pi Inside Arcade Stick
In this instructable, I'll show how I installed a Raspberry Pi inside an off the shelf arcade stick. The case is clear and transparent which adds a really nice look.
Check out my youtube video for more details
Stuff Needed
Transparent Clear acrylic Arcade stick for Raspberry Pi
http://bit.ly/bgcleararcadestick
OTG Cable
http://bit.ly/bgotg
https://www.gearbest.com/diy-parts-components/pp_1...
http://amzn.to/2vIz5gL
USB A male to male
http://bit.ly/bgusbamale
https://www.gearbest.com/cables-connectors/pp_3278...
http://amzn.to/2vJcbpw
HDMI cables
http://bit.ly/bghdmi
https://www.gearbest.com/cables-connectors/pp_3159...
http://amzn.to/2xntRKQ
HDMI coupler
http://bit.ly/bghdmicoupler
https://www.gearbest.com/cables-connectors/pp_2648...
http://amzn.to/2wxppKG
USB power adapter
http://amzn.to/2wpX1s4
https://www.gearbest.com/raspberry-pi/pp_391813.ht...
http://bit.ly/bgusbac
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
http://bit.ly/bgrpi3mb
https://www.gearbest.com/raspberry-pi/pp_488334.ht...
http://amzn.to/2wMfCiX
Raspberry Pi Case
http://bit.ly/bgrpicase
https://www.gearbest.com/raspberry-pi/pp_641868.ht...
Original Sanwa OBSF-30 30mm Push Buttons
http://amzn.to/2wy3V0d
http://amzn.to/2r4nydz
Original SANWA JLF joystick
http://amzn.to/2sz3QXE
Setup Raspberry Pi
Before installing the RPi into the arcade stick, install your favourite software of choice either Lakka, RetroPie, or Recalbox. All are very capable software to run emulators. Make sure to test the arcade stick and everything with the RPi before attempting to install it inside the arcade stick enclosure.
Placement
Find the ideal location to put your RPi where it won't get in the way of the buttons. Also make sure you use the thinnest and shortest wires possible so it'll fit. Tidy all the wires as well.
Hook up the OTG cable for power
HDMI cable for video out
Plug up USB from arcade stick to RPi
Assemble
Put the case back together and make sure there are no wires pinched. put the 4 screws back on the close up the case.
Finish
Hook the HDMI to your monitor
Plug a USB A male to male cable to the OTG cable and then plug it to a 5V 2amp USB adapter