PIK3A Retro Gaming Table Mk II

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gwalch — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:36:43 GMT

I'm with Mikel.. is anyone able to share to code for 6 buttons???

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mikel.millard — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 02:47:00 GMT

I saw a few comments about it, but nothing with the .ino file for the 6 button configuration this uses. I saw the the code for the 4 button configuration on the first table, but am very interested in working on my own build for this two person table with a 6 button configuration for each player. I am not super familiar with arduino, so I was wondering if I could get some help with making the code for the 6 buttons.

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Catwell — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 19:12:56 GMT

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brabbelback — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:02:32 GMT

Hey Awesome work there! I just wanted to ask for your Button Layout! If you could tell me wich button represents wich, that would be very helpfull! [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-28a9397a-33ed-4f17-88e2-15e873ee6ab9/8726.contentimage_5F00_2516.png:16:16]

-Lennart

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stumcbill — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:21:34 GMT

How thick / tough is the plastic on these tables? Could I use a dremel type tool to cut the holes?

Is there a template available to overlay on top of the table to show where you guys cut the holes, or a schematic of the same?

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lordhalfrican — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:18:38 GMT

Awesome build! I'm planning on working a version of this myself this week. I have a question for you. How much of the underside of the table did you cut out for access to the joysticks and buttons? Thanks!

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dgfrommtl — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 20:22:18 GMT

I hadn't seen this latest Ikeahack build - just the earlier one with the built in-screen on the square Lack table. The joystick and buttons I ordered on ebay came in yesterday, so I went to IKEA to pick up a LACK to just put in a controller for my PieCade - and on my way to checkout - noticed this little TV stand. This is exactly what I wanted to do - use my TV and put the PieArcade inside. Thnaks the template - picked up a nice 1 1/8 forstner bit at Lee Valley tools - so time to measure and drill.

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Former Member — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 18:34:54 GMT

Hi there. My son and I are trying to build this as a little project. I've got all the parts I need and was wondering if someone could help me with a template for the joystick and buttons for the layout shown in the picture. Also is there a need to cutout the underside of the table for the buttons and joystick or could you simply drill through the table top and attach the joystick below and also the buttons?

Thanks in advance,

David

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Former Member — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 11:55:21 GMT

Hi!,

Congrats on your project, its very inspiring! I am planning on building a table like yours, with the exception of having the rapsberry on the tv and trying to connect the arduino wirelessly via bluetooth and powering it with a powerbank or something.

Having no prior experience with electronics and this kinda projects i have a few questions.

1) What kind of wires and approximately how long, do i need for connecting the arcade buttons with the controller? Male to Male Jumper wire? Do i have to smolder it?

2) Its 1 bluetooth adapter for each controller, right? Can you point out a suitable one to buy?

3) All the holes are 28mm wide for the buttons as i figured out, is there a fixed size for the joystick too, or you cut the wood manually?

Thanks [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-28a9397a-33ed-4f17-88e2-15e873ee6ab9/0624.contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]

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Former Member — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:36:53 GMT

I have a few questions about this, as I'm planning to make a two player version with embedded monitor and external access for monitor usage separate to the Pi for use as effectively a games console centre too.

a) Do you connect all of the controls to the same Arduino Leonardo, or one each?

b) How do you code for the additional controls?

c) How do you sort out the buttons for one and two player modes?

d) What USB mount would you recommend for external mouse/keyboard use?

e) Where do you source the playable games, are they available on the raspberry pi store on RetroPi ?

f) Do the One and Two player buttons replace the start button?

g) Is there a way I'd be able to have an additional input for the monitor if I wanted to use a games v=console occasionally, bypassing the Pi and the controls to use the monitor like a normal screen? Would a two input HDMI monitor work for this so that I could have an external access port without unplugging the Pi every time?

h)Does it have to be the Arduino Leonardo used or would a Arduino Uno work?

Apologies for the HUGE amount of questions, I think that's it for now.

Thanks for sharing the idea.

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Former Member — Sun, 15 May 2016 15:50:53 GMT

Great stuff..so I assume you have to use two Leonardos right? Do you guys have an .ino file for this?

Thanks

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Former Member — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:07:24 GMT

Wich kind of wiring we need to set up the buttons?

I am trying to understand that part.

could u help me please?

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Former Member — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:03:03 GMT

Hey Guys,

I live over here in the States and I am having a harder time finding "shallow" arcade buttons. Standard buttons do not work in this MOD. I built the GEN 1 IKEA LACK table and had to MOD a lot to make it look good because the standard arcade button depth exceeds the depth of the LACK table. Any Stateside (AMAZON) or brands available over here would be awesome. Keep up the great work, my three kids and I love the original IKEA table!

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graffitiwriter — Tue, 03 May 2016 09:46:26 GMT

Also made it onto Lifehacker!

Build This Two-Player Arcade Table from a Raspberry Pi and IKEA Parts

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Former Member — Tue, 03 May 2016 07:12:20 GMT

Very very cool!!! Perfect job.

Can you share the bundle you use to create that? The encoder control the 2 players with only 1 USB cable?