The Pi-Cade

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I present the Pi-Cade: A completely 3D printed arcade cabinet designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 2. Inspired by the innovative projects at adafruit and their cupcade project, and the creative folks over at retrobuiltgames.com, I was motivated to create a new arcade experience that combines the best of both worlds. While the cupcade concept is fantastic, its tiny 2-inch screen may limit playability. Similarly, retrobuilt's cabinet is well-designed, but I thought it could be smaller while still being comfortable and functional. With a 7-inch screen, authentic arcade controls, an amplifier, and 3-inch stereo speakers, this cabinet is the ultimate desk-top arcade experience! The system runs retropie, utilizing emulationstation to manage various emulators. Check out their wiki for a comprehensive list of supported emulators: http://blog.petrockblock.com/retropie/ Take a look at this quick video to see the Pi-Cade in action: https://youtu.be/lUAQfXKvS6g This print consists of larger parts, with the biggest one measuring 240mm by 180mm. For now, you'll need a large print bed to complete this project. The panels also require precise printer settings and leveling for optimal results. If I have time, I may break up some of the larger panels to make it printable on smaller printers. You can find all the necessary materials and instructions on the Pi-Cade's instructions page, and almost everything is available at adafruit.com. I plan to continue enhancing the design with new features such as a 6-button panel, a two-player version, and customizable control options. The included SketchUp file allows you to edit and customize the design. Please note that the SketchUp file does not include rounded edges on the front panels, so I recommend using the "round corner" tool with a 3mm setting to create smooth edges (see examples in the STL files). Happy gaming!