Hack Like Heck - Andy West - Mini Arcade

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My project is a Raspberry Pi-based arcade portable. It's mostly made of 3D-printed parts, and contains a 6600 mAh battery for long battery life.

Looking for more? Take a look at my follow-up blog post.

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8 ohm 0.5W speakers (2)
3.7W class D amplifier
SPDT slide switch for power
3.7V 6600 mAh lithium ion battery pack
Pimoroni LiPo SHIM
USB lilon/lipoly charger
6mm tactile button switches (2)
SMD tactile switches, SMD (6)
Arcade USB encoder
Matte anti-glare 5-inch screen protector
Rasberry Pi 3 Model B
5-inch HD TFT LCD, 800x480
Analog joystick game controller
USB white LED strip lights, 50cm
#6-32 x 1/4 inch machine screws (20)
#6-32 threaded heat-set brass inserts (20)
USB 3.0 hub

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rocits over 7 years ago

Congrats Andy well done!
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andywest over 7 years ago in reply to airbornesurfer

Thanks, Matt. And congratulations on winning the big prize! I can't wait to see what you build next!
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airbornesurfer over 7 years ago

Fantastic build, Andy! Congratulations on the prize--you earned it!
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binaryben over 7 years ago

Really liked your video Andy! It was well put together, and no unneeded fluff which is a lovely bonus tbh.
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andywest over 7 years ago in reply to tariq.ahmad

Thanks, Tariq! This competition has really gotten me hooked. I'm already working on my next project (coincidentally involving the Oregon Trail handheld) and video for my new YouTube channel. I've also had my eye on an oscilloscope. I fear there's no turning back now.
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tariq.ahmad over 7 years ago

Way to get it done and its a very attractive looking mini arcade machine with slots for quarters and all.

Really good to see videos like this, especially ones that are honest (with regards to soldering and engineering experience) because they encourage people that might not otherwise try to get it shot.

You delivered a very attractive mini arcade and you got it to work in time to share!
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airbornesurfer over 7 years ago

Who doesn't love a little upright cabinet action? Reminds me of a project I've been thinking about doing myself....
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makerkaren over 7 years ago

The finished project looked really polished. I love how tidy your cables were inside. Made it look extra clean. Well done!
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balearicdynamics over 7 years ago in reply to shabaz

Nice project as it has been developed! I liked too the idea to make cardboard pre-printing prototype. It's an approach that can save a lot of time.

Enrico
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shabaz over 7 years ago

Very neat on the inside and outside! Cool trick to use SMD switches and colored filament caps to save space : )
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