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This is why the RPi 4 is such a great choice to use with RetroPie.
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RetroPie benefits greatly from computing speed. If more information and help is necessary visit the wiki page for RetroPie at. Also, this step will help to get to know the RetroPie system and how it works. This is easier to do before installing it inside the ALU. You can watch this video for step by step instructions for backing up your RetroPie SD Card.Īt this point it would make sense to use an HDMI monitor, keyboard and joystick (if available) to test the RPi and run RetroPie before trying to modify the image to accommodate the power switch and indicator lights. ETA Prime has produced a video on using Win32 Disk Image to back up RetroPie as well. Create a backup image and store it in a safe spot.
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If needed, download Win32 Disk Imager, available here. So having a backup is a must so you can easily reflash the SD card if necessary. If you continue through all the steps, you will be making small changes to the image and while unlikely, its possible that something goes wrong. However I would strongly suggest backing up the image before using it. The image purchased came on a 128 gig micro-SD card ready to use.
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Plus if there are concerns or questions, there is a contact address available there as well. This site also has information on setting up RetroPie that is useful. Note: you can also purchase this card directly from at a lower price (plus shipping).
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This image was purchased from Amazon, but I'm sure there are downloadable images available that would provide similar results. However, building your own RetroPie image with the ROMs desired is certainly an option, albeit time consuming. The image used was purchased, rather than built simply because of the expediency. This project uses an RPi 4B with 2 Gig memory. Here is a link to an Amazon List which will provide all the items that was purchased for this project, though there are many other options. See the list of supplies to ensure you have the needed items. Finally, thin ribbon 90 degree HDMI and USB cables were sourced to minimize the cabling for the needed setup. Also, a micro-SD card activity LED is utilized to indicate when the SD card is being accessed.Ī 3D printer was used to create an Access Door into the back of the unit, so the RPi can be accessed and managed without the need to remove the back of the ALU. The light in the switch will provide a visible indication of if the RPi is running or not. This setup utilizes a back lit push button to turn on/off the RPi safely (but a separate LED would work as well). No extra power cords, power supplies, or power strips needed. This Instructable will focus on adding an RPi 4 with RetroPie installed in a way where it's unobtrusive, accessible, clean and using only the stock 12v Power supply provided with the unit.
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This Instructable is not about setting up and installing the CoinOpsX system, but here is a link to a video that does a good job of explaining how to do so and is a must have. The most common, I believe is the CoinOpsX gaming system. This allowed for others to add their own games and provided a cool front end in which to choose a game to play. I was also extremely impressed by the open nature in which they designed their product. After purchasing the AtGames Legends Ultimate (ALU) from Sam's Club, I was impressed by the cost vs value it provided.