Recalbox With Raspberry in Ikea Table

by JorgeB67 in Circuits > Raspberry Pi

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Recalbox With Raspberry in Ikea Table

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The best method to introduce the little ones in the games with which the older ones grew up.

Supplies

  • Ikea Table
  • Old TV
  • Raspberry Pi + SD Card
  • Marquetry board
  • 2x Arcade joystick and button kit
  • Some screws
  • Insulating tape

Drill the Holes for Buttons and Joystick

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  1. Mark with a pencil the points where you are going to put the buttons.
  2. Make the holes with the drill.

Make Connections

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  1. Pass the cables through the holes.
  2. Make the connection on the buttons and snap them into place.
  3. Put the joystick in place.
  4. Make the connections on the connection table according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Try to be tidy with the cables.

Send the Usb Cable to the Top

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  1. Route cables to the top for easy access to connections.

Put a Protector Under the Table

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  1. Place the wood so that the children do not pull the cables.
  2. Put a spacer between the wood and the table to avoid damaging the connections

Place the Screen in Its Place

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In my case, when disassembling the support, it contained a plate with holes that I was able to take advantage of.

Prepare Raspberry

To not complicate my life, I download Recalbox and follow the download and installation instructions.

Recalbox

Conect Raspberry to Tv and Enjoy

Make the connection through hdmi with the tv and connect the usb of the joysticks and enjoy some games.