GRS BUILD-A-CADE User manual

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Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction …………………………………….. 2
Safety …………………………………………… 3
Tools ……………………………………………. 4
Parts list ………………………………...…….... 5
Required parts …………………………………. 7
Assem ly instructions ………..….………….... 8
Back panel ……………………………………. 19
Operating system installation ………....……. 20
Controls ……….……………………………… 21
System operation ………...…………….….… 21
Playing games ……….…………….……….... 22
Installing games …………………….…..…… 22
HDMI video output ………...……….…...…… 22
Show/Hide Game Collections ………………. 22
Tips ……………………………………………. 23
Online resources ...…………………………... 23
Pi 4 notes .………………………………..…… 24
Optional control panels ……………………… 25
Spinner/Track all notes ……………………... 30
Notes ………………………………………….. 31
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Thank you for purchasing the GRS BUILD-A-CADE 1:6
scale arcade ca inet kit.
The BUILD-A-CADE was designed to e as easy to
assem le and configure as possi le. Using your own
Rasp erry Pi™ 3 or 4 and power supply, you’ll uild a
working 1:6 scale arcade machine capa le of playing
many of your favorite arcade games. The arcade classic,
“The Adventures of Ro y Roto!”, is included.
The 4.3 inch vertical IPS screen is great for oth vertical
and horizontal games. If using a Pi 3, hook up to any
HDMI display for ig screen game play (video only). Use
your USB or wireless game controllers to play from the
comfort of your favorite gaming seat.
Wherever you play or however you play it, remem er,
Game On!
This manual is also availa le at
www.thunderstickstudio.com/ uild-a-cade/manuals.pdf
WiFi internet connection is required for setup.
Rasp erry Pi is a trademark of Raspberry Pi Ltd
RetroPie is a trademark of Florial Müller
Thank you to Jamie Fenton for allowing the inclusion of
“The Adventures of Ro y Roto!”
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WARNIN : Read safety information
Please read this entire manual for important safety
information a out your device. Failure to follow the
instructions for proper set up, use, and care for your
device can increase the risk of serious personal injury,
death, or property damage.
WARNIN : Choking hazard
This device contains small parts that may e a choking
hazard to children under 3 years. Keep small parts away
from children.
WARNIN : Keep out of reach of small
children
Your device and its accessories are not toys. Do not allow
small children to play with them ecause children could
hurt themselves or others or damage your device. Keep
your device and all its parts and accessories out of the
reach of small children.
WARNIN : AC power supply safety
Always select and use an appropriate AC power supply
for your device. Failure to take the following precautions
can result in serious personal injury or death from electric
shock or fire or in damage to your device.
To select an appropriate power source for your device:
We recommend you use genuine Rasp erry Pi™ 4 power
supply units.
WARNIN : Usage
To reduce the risk of fire, shock or damage to your device,
do not expose your device to rain, snow or other types of
moisture. Do not use your device near water or in a damp
or excessively humid location (e.g., near a shower,
athtu , sink, or swimming pool). To keep your device in
prime operating condition:
SAFETY

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Do not use your device near heat sources, food,
excessive dirt, dust, oil, chemicals, or in strong direct
sunlight.
Do not place o jects on top of your device.
Do not insert o jects into the vents, ports, or other
openings.
Do not allow dust to uild up on the vents or other
openings.
CAUTION: Hearing Safety
Frequent or extended exposure to loud noise or sounds
when using a headset or headphones can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at
high volume levels.
(continued)
SAFETY
#1 Phillips screwdriver
TOOLS
(Not included)
WiFi internet connection

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PARTS LIST
A
LEFT SIDE
B
CONTROL PANEL
C-1
FRONT
C-2
COIN DOOR
D
MARQUEE FRAME
LOWER
E
MARQUEE FRAME
UPPER
F1
SCREEN BEZEL
F2
SCREEN MOUNT
G
RIGHT SIDE
H
TOP
I
LED PANEL
J
CENTER
BRACE
K1
BOTTOM

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6
5
8
8
K2
BATTERY
STRAP
L1
BACK PANEL
ASSEMBLY
L2
MicroSD
EXTENSION
M
SCREEN
N
BATTERY
O
ACRYLIC
MARQUEE
P
ACRYLIC BEZEL
Q
RUBBER FOOT
(X4)
R
CABINET
ARTWORK
B1
BALL TOP
B2
DUST
COVER
S1
10MM STAND-OFF
(X4)
S2
20MM STAND-
OFF (X4)
S3
M2.5x5MM
(X4)
S4
M2.3x6MM
(X6)
S5
M3x8MM
(X10)
S6
M3x8MM SELF
TAPPING (X2)
T
32GB MicroSD
CARD with OS
installer
(continued)
PARTS LIST
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20

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W1
MAIN WIRE
HARNESS
W2
USB POWER
CABLE
(one each for Pi 3
and Pi 4)
W3
AUDIO CABLE
(continued)
PARTS LIST
W4
USB
EXTENSION
W5
HDMI
EXTENSION
(Rasp erry Pi™ 3 only)
W6
DSI RIBBON
CABLE
(Not included)
REQUIRED PARTS
Rasp erry Pi™ 3
Model A+
(only 1 USB port for
either external USB
or optional Spinner
and Track all control
panels)
Rasp erry Pi™ 3
Model B or B+
(Recommended)
Rasp erry Pi™ 4
Model B
(HDMI out not supported)
or or
Rasp erry Pi™ 4
5.1V / 3.0A DC USB-C power adapter

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1) Unpack all parts and confirm each with the parts list.
2) (optional) Apply ARTWORK (R) to SCREEN BEZEL
(F1), ACRYLIC MARQUEE (O) (remove protective film
first), LEFT SIDE (A), and RIGHT SIDE (G). Once applied,
remove the clear protective film from the artwork.
3) Apply 4 - RUBBER FEET (Q) to the BOTTOM (K1) in
their marked positions.
4) With the wire at the rear right (arrow on K1 indicates
front), secure the BATTERY (N) into the BOTTOM (K1)
using the BATTERY STRAP (K2) and 2 - M3x8mm self
tapping screws (S6). Set aside.
5) Place a clean, soft cloth or towel on a flat work surface.
Remove the protective film from the SCREEN (M) and set
face down with the DSI connector positoned at the top.
Attach the SCREEN MOUNT (F2) to the SCREEN (M) with
4 - M2.5x5mm screws (S3). The part num er "F2" is on
the left side.
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6) With the overhang at the top, secure the SCREEN
BEZEL (F1) to the SCREEN MOUNT (F2) USING 4 -
M2.3x6mm screws (S4).
7) Insert and tighten 4 - 10mm stand-offs (S1) into the
Rasp erry Pi™ mounting holes on the ack of the
SCREEN.
(continued)
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(step 5)

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8) Gently lift up the latch on the SCREEN DSI connector,
insert the DSI RIBBON CABLE (W6) with the lue side
facing towards the top, then press down on the latch to
secure it in place.
9) Insert the MicroSD card extension ca le (L2) into the
Rasp erry Pi™ and secure the Pi to the screen using 4 -
20mm stand-offs (S2). If using the optional cooling fan,
install it now using the included mounting screws instead.
Using stand-offs as mounting screws makes it easy to
remove and reinstall the Rasp erry Pi™ when needed.
lue side
latch
metal contacts
(continued)
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10) Connect the DSI RIBBON CABLE (W6) from the
SCREEN to the DSI connector on the Rasp erry Pi™
following the directions a ove in step 8.

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11) Plug all side mounted ca les into the Rasp erry Pi™;
power (W2), HDMI (W5) Pi 3 only, and audio (W3).
12) Attach the WIRING HARNESS (W1) to the GPIO pins
of the Rasp erry Pi™ with Pin 40 at the ottom right of
the header.
13) Lay the LEFT SIDE (A) down on a flat surface and
insert the SCREEN ASSEMBLY into its slot.
Pin 1
Pin 40
(continued)
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14) Remove protective film from the oth sides of the
ACRYLIC MARQUEE (O). Assem le the marquee y
placing the BOTTOM MARQUEE CHANNEL (D), TOP
MARQUEE CHANNEL (E) and ACRYLIC MARQUEE (O)
into position.
15) Plug the 14-pin connector from the WIRING
HARNESS into the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (B).
Set the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (B) into place.
See "Optional Control Panels" if
using any of the optional panels.
16) Set the FRONT (C1) into position.
(continued)
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17) Remove the protective film from oth sides of the
ACRYLIC BEZEL (P), then insert into the slots in the
CONTROL PANEL (B) and SCREEN BEZEL (F1) directly
in front of the screen.
18) Set the RIGHT SIDE (K) firmly on top of this
assem ly, making sure all parts set into place.
19) Keeping this assem ly on its side, align the TOP (H)
with its tracks, arrow facing front, and slide into place.
(continued)
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20) Align the BOTTOM (K1) with its tracks, arrow facing
front, and slide into place. Stand the assem ly upright.
21) Run the 2-pin connector and wires from the WIRING
HARNESS through the opening of the LED PANEL (I)
and plug into the LED oard connector. Then align the
LED PANEL (I) with its tracks and slide into place.
22) Move all wiring aside
towards the top of the ca inet
and insert the CENTER BRACE
(J) into its tracks with the opening
at the ack, and slide it forward.
(continued)
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23) Insert the USB EXTENSION (W4) into the USB
port(s) on your Rasp erry Pi™.
24) Attach the 8-pin connector from the WIRING
HARNESS (W1) to the COIN DOOR (C2) y first running
the wire through the front opening of the ca inet.
25) Pull the headphone jack cover out and set the COIN
DOOR (C2) into the FRONT (C1), ottom first, then press
the top into place while keeping the ru er jack cover
from eing pinched.
(continued)
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26) Attach the MicroSD card connector to the BACK
PANEL (L1) using 2 - M2.3x6mm screws (S4).
27) Attach the HDMI port to the BACK PANEL (L1) using
2 - M3x8mm screws (S5).
28) Plug the AUDIO CABLE (W3) into the audio jack on
the circuit oard.
(continued)
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29) Plug the USB POWER CABLE (W2), main WIRING
HARNESS (W1) , and the USB EXTENSION (W4) into
the ack panel circuit oard.
30) With the main Power switch OFF, plug the BATTERY
into the circuit oard.
31) Carefully arrange all wiring and secure the BACK
PANEL (L1) to the ca inet using 6 - M3x8mm screws
(S5).
Main wiring
harness
USB power
USB extension
(continued)
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32) (optional) Apply artwork to the CONTROL PANEL (B).
33) Install the joystick DUST COVER (B2) y sliding it
over the metal shaft, and the BALL TOP (B1) y pressing
it firmly onto the metal shaft.
34) With the power switch OFF, insert the Rasp erry Pi™
power adapter (not included) into the USB-C port on the
rear of the BUILD-A-CADE ca inet and fully charge the
attery (see LED Status elow). For est attery
performance, remove from power when fully charged.
You may use your BUILD-A-CADE while charging.
LED Status
Battery mode:
1. Power off (No led)
2. Power on (Green light)
Power charger connected:
1. Power off (Charging: red light, Fully charged: green light)
2. Power on (Charging: am er light, Fully charged: green light)
Note: If the attery is at a low charge, the system may not oot and
will restart repeatedly. Fully charge the attery and/or use with the
wall adapter (not included).
If the attery loses charge while the system is on, it will spontaneously
shut off. Fully charge the attery and/or use with the wall adapter.
(continued)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS