Cases
Getting Started
- Prerequisites - Make sure you have the tools you need to make a gaming SBC.
- Single Board Computers - Become familiar with these miniscule marvels of modern technology.
- Images - Learn about the various preconfigured OS builds.
- Cases - Choose a case that meets your needs.
- Storage - Figure out how much space you really need.
- Power Supplies - A bad power supply is the easiest mistake you can make.
- Input - How do you want to control your games?
- Imaging - A simple guide to putting your chosen Image on your chosen storage option.
- Assembly - Various guides for assembling SBCs and cases together.
- Game Sources - A rough collection of links to free and paid games you can legally get for your SBC.
Picking Out A Case
There are a multitude of SBC cases out there, it is important to choose one to suit your needs Raspberry Pi: When using the Pi with a RetroPie image the CPU/GPU can get very hot very quickly (Especially if you are using graphics enhancements or overclocking) Ventilation and cooling is particularly important as it plays the greatest part in regulating the high temperatures the CPU/GPU can get to during a gaming session.
Raspberry Pi 2-3B/B+ Cases:
Official Raspberry Pi Case
PROS
- Cheap. Access to all ports.
CONS
- No fan mount. No air vents
RetroFlag http://retroflag.com/ https://github.com/RetroFlag/retroflag-picase
SUPER PI CASE Type J & U
PROS:
- 1/4 scale Super Nintendo Style Case
- On/Off/Reset buttons with script
- Fan Mount
- x4 USB Port Access
- Separate module boards for on/off/reset + power
CONS
- Pi can get very hot without a fan
- Poor ventilation (very small vents)
NESPI CASE+
PROS
- 1/4 scale Nintendo Entertainment System Style Case
- On/Off/Reset buttons with script
- Fan Mount
- x4 USB Port Access
- Separate module boards for on/off/reset + power
CONS
- Pi can get very hot without a fan
- Potential power issue if incorrect power supply used