Picade - 8-inch display

The Picade is the ultimate desktop retro arcade machine you can build yourself! Powered by a Raspberry Pi, it comes with authentic arcade controls, a high-resolution 4:3 8-inch IPS display (1024x768) perfect for retro gaming, and a 5W speaker for amazing 8-bit game soundtracks. The all-new Picade has been fully redesigned. It features new artwork, a new display and driver board, a dedicated power button, and an all-new Picade X HAT. Wiring is easier, and you can access the cabinet interior effortlessly. The beautiful new packaging includes extra goodies like stickers, an enamel pin, a poster, and assembly instructions. The cabinet is made of powder-coated MDF, giving it a high - quality look similar to a full - size arcade. All you need to add is a Raspberry Pi, power supply, and micro - SD card. Cabinet features include black powder - coated panels, an acrylic marquee, push - fit arcade buttons, a joystick with a black ball top, a 3' speaker, a removable back panel, an illuminated power button, grippy rubber feet, and dimensions of 350x230x210mm. The display has a wide viewing angle and is powered by a micro - USB cable from your Pi. The Picade X HAT offers easy DuPont connectors, push - fit speaker terminals, power management, and various inputs. There are also some great extras like an enamel pin, stickers, and a poster. The new Picade is more compact, with a higher - resolution display, and the new Picade X HAT simplifies connections. Building your Picade takes about two to three hours, and we provide assembly instructions, a build video, and an online tutorial. For software setup, we recommend RetroPie. You can download it, burn it to a micro - SD card, and run the Picade HAT installer. If the display doesn't show anything at first, edit the /boot/config.txt file on your SD card. You can also design your own artwork using the PDF from the Picade HAT GitHub repo.

Building Your Picade: It'll take around two to three hours to build your Picade. Just follow the included assembly instructions. You can also watch the build video to learn some useful tips. Once you've got all the parts in place, add a Raspberry Pi, power supply, and micro - SD card. Software Setup: We suggest using the RetroPie operating system. Download it from the RetroPie website and burn it to a micro - SD card with Etcher. Connect a USB keyboard to your Pi and connect to Wi - Fi in the RetroPie menu. Run the Picade HAT installer by typing 'curl https://get.pimoroni.com/picadehat | bash' in the terminal. After rebooting, configure your controls by pressing the 'Alt' key and selecting 'Configure input'. Notes: If your display doesn't show anything when you first power it up, it might be because the Raspberry Pi can't detect the HDMI display. Edit the /boot/config.txt file on your SD card and add 'hdmi_force_hotplug=1'. Also, if you want to design your own artwork, you can download a PDF with outlines and dimensions from the Picade HAT GitHub repo. Maintenance: Keep your Picade in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. If the buttons or joystick become dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean them gently.