RetroPie Arcade Cabinet

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This retro-futuristic arcade cabinet is crafted from high-quality birch and designed for two players. Inspired by Swedish designer Love Hulten's work and classic 60s stereo cabinets, it features a design by Brooklyn artist Shayna Hawkins. The arcade runs on the Raspberry Pi 2 – Model B platform, utilizing RetroPie and Emulation Station for an immersive experience. Thousands of favorite games from old arcade classics to recent systems like the NES and PlayStation 1 can be loaded into the system. Even button patterns and colors can be customized and changed on the fly. A video showcasing its functionality is available at https://instagram.com/p/63V4YRPORq/. Key specifications include a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B computer, RetroPie Version 3.0 emulation software, and a 64GB Micro SD Card. The cabinet features a 20” Sceptre LED Monitor with high resolution (1600 x 900), stereo 20W Class D amplifiers, and 4 Ohm 3 Watt speakers. When folded, the external dimensions measure 17” x 21” x 51”, while unfolded dimensions are 22” x 21” x 62”. Features include setup for one or two players, two 8-way joysticks, two sets of 8 translucent push buttons, and animated button LEDs. The cabinet is wifi ready, ethernet compatible, and features an external USB port and stainless steel on/off button. The laser-cut control panel and screen bezel offer easy maintenance access. A custom 6’ power cord is also included. For those interested in creating their own glowing neopixel buttons, the Adafruit tutorial at https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-arcade-button?view=all provides clear instructions.