Steam Powered Retropie Console
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Do you feel out of place? Does the modern era of technology fail to meet your tastes? Do you yearn to be a monocle-wearing, dirigible captain with a penchant for designing needlessly complicated contraptions? If so, you may want to strap in as we join DJ on his journey to build a steam-powered RetroPie game console. This build is sure to be classy and dangerous, so buckle up and hold onto your top hat. |
Supplemental Content:
Bill of Materials:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Model 3 A+ | Raspberry Pi | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| PiTFT 2.8” LCD | Adafruit | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Cherry Key Pushbutton | Cherry | 12 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Stepper Motor | Sanyo Denki | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Full Bridge Rectifier | Vishay | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 15F Super Capactor | Vishay | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 47uF Capacitor | PANASONIC | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Toggle Switch | MULTICOMP | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 3D Filament | Verbatim | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
Additional Parts:
| Product Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
4-40 x 1/2” Brass Screws | 30 |
(8) 1/12” Rubber Foot | 8 |
12x12” 3/16 Brass Stock C360 | 1 |
12x12” 1/4” Walnut | 1 |
| (2X) 5V Switching boost converter | 1 |
| Protoboard | 1 |