Plug and Play RetroPie Arcade

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Overview: === I designed this to be a simple looking and easy to assemble RetroPie arcade. There's a top and bottom that slide into each other and are secured with 4 M3x10 screws. The controls and Raspberry Pi are housed in a single unit. HDMI and power come out the back of the device so be mindful to order cables that are long enough to work with whatever set up you have. I printed the device on a Prusa Mk3s and the parts labeled "A" and "B" will fit on the build plate of that. I used epoxy to attach the two halves, but whatever you have may. I've included the full body for both the top and the bottom so you can cut them in whichever way best fits your printer. There are two different button hole diameters, 30mm and 25mm, which should fit most arcade buttons as long as the have a larger diameter nut to capture the underside. The joystick is mounted using four M3 screws and nuts (I included them in the call out for M3s for consistency, but any length over 5mm will work for these). Warning! === The Raspberry Pi is designed to be mounted using M2.5s! I chose to use M3s for part consistency (and they are also often easier to find). While the mounting holes of the Pi have a 2.9mm diameter, you will be cutting into the board a little if you use M3s. I was able to mount the Pi and have the system work fine without much worry but if you decide to use M3s **please be careful while mounting to avoid breaking the PCB**. Parts List: === Controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2X88QP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Raspberry Pi 4 shares same mounting pattern and should work): https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/?resellerType=home Mirco USB power supply: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-universal-power-supply/?resellerType=home Micro SD card with RetroPie (recommendations can be found in the installation guide): https://retropie.org.uk/ 16x M3- 0.5x10 flat head screws (8 for securing Raspberry Pi and controller PCB, 8 for attaching external parts) 8x M3x0.5 Nuts ###Optional: Wireless keyboard (really useful for debugging): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9J8NG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Shorter USB B cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GUVZOK/?coliid=I3BU3BHENGWWXY&colid=3OX1VWNHV3W4Y&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Low profile HDMI cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074VBWPMZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Assembly: === 1. Place four nuts into slots along the rim of the base. 2. Mount the non-printed components. Use caution for the Pi as mentioned above. Additionally the standoffs have printed threads. It is unlikely that the printer is able to print them perfectly intact so you will likely feel the resistance of cutting into the plastic. Use the remaining nuts to mount the joystick. Route HDMI and power out of the back of the devise. 3. Slide the top onto the bottom and attach the wires for the buttons and joystick. The top slides on at a slight angle so be mindful of that. The wires are long enough, but don't leave too too much wiggle room. It may be beneficial to prop the top on something or have an extra person available to hold it while attaching it to the board. 4. Screw in the external screws. 5. Enjoy RetroPie! I was able to print and test everything, but it you encounter issues or have design suggestions please let me know!