Ultimate 3D printed miniature arcade cabinet! (Pi Score build)
A 3D Printed miniature arcade cabinet! (Pi Score build)
I watched the Pi Score video from tested after finding out about it from the Old Made New group on facebook. This cabinet took me a few weeks to put together due to needing to change up some parts, learning as I went, and trying to cost reduce as much as possible. In the end, the Waveshare display and battery pack cut about 30950 dollars off of the original bill of materials.
I really enjoyed this project...it taught me about power, audio, screens, a bit of 3D modeling and more. In the end I have an adorable arcade cabinet that looks as good on the shelf as it plays. Since they used an existing controller, the ergonomics and response on the controller feel really good. The screen is bright, and I think with the current batteries I'm at about 3 hours of playtime (and I can get it to 9 by simply getting the 3600mah batteries I mention).
Below is the parts list, and I'll link the STL files I used
Parts I used (Affiliate links which help support the channel!)
Raspberry pi 3 A+ https://amzn.to/3duEqil
Powerboost 1000C https://amzn.to/343zazv
5" LCD Display: https://amzn.to/33Yz5Ni
18650 battery holders: 18650 battery holders: https://amzn.to/34WTMsh
JST (2 pin) Connector wires (this is how I did the quick disconnect/connect portions) https://amzn.to/343zw9j
64 Gig SD Card - https://amzn.to/3lQU0YT
8BitDo N30 Pro 2 - https://amzn.to/3j064F9
Audio Amp and speakers: https://amzn.to/37aWzAL
Note: If you are going to build this, keep this link handy..it's the wiki for the Waveshare board...you need to edit the config.txt (not using notepad..use notepad++ if on windows or similar)
https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/5inch_...
If you're not looking to build your own battery pack, swap out the 18650 and holder for this, which pairs great with the Powerboost chip:
6600mah battery pack - https://amzn.to/31a5ZIS
Link to the original STL files and build PDF:
https://www.youmagine.com/designs/pi-...
Link to the modified Screen STL (print the screen and brace)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqxjM4_uBDJgwvBMn...
Original Pi Score Video from Bits to Atoms: • Bits to Atoms: The Pi Score Arcade Cabinet
Huge thanks to Sean and Jeremy for the design of this and letting the community build and enjoy it! On their channel "Bits to Atoms" there are amazing projects to check out (including a custom arcade build!)
Sean Charlesworth / cworthdynamics
Jeremy Williams / jerware