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Organising a picade hackathon at work
« on: January 21, 2019, 05:24:10 am »
Hey,

This is a very entry-level question, so apologies in advance.

I have been tasked with organising a hackathon at work, and some bright spark decided it would be fun to build a picade. I don't want to come to the hack day only to find I'm missing a crucial part, so would any kind soul be willing to check my kit list?

I have:

* Raspberry Pi 3.

*  32GB SD Card.

* Case for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B.

* Raspberry Pi 3 Power adapter UK/EU 5V 2.5A.

* [2 Player Arcade Stick DIY Kit USB Encoder to PC Joystick Games + 2x 5Pin Rocker + 16x 30mm 5V LED Lit Push Button 1 + 2 Players Coin Buttons For Raspberry Pi 1 2 3 3B Mame Fighting Stick](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075DBJXR7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=A1N1MN91UPB9Z0&psc=1)

* HDMI Cable.

Plus a monitor, a flatpack for the cabinet, and some usb speakers. I'm 99% sure I have everything (I've done a lot of research), but I don't want to end up in the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- with my boss because I've forgotten something vital.

Thanks to anyone who is able to set my mind at rest!

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Re: Organising a picade hackathon at work
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2019, 12:43:49 pm »
Install Retropie before and do a test run on your screen/TV. Make sure to load some roms, otherwise you have nothing to play. Also nice to test the controls, to be sure everything is working.