No-Solder RetroPie Box

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I was inspired by NickRBrewer's Retro Pie Boxes and I wanted to make one that was easier to assemble since I have not learned how to solder. Retro Pie Box (original) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:118976 Retro Pie Box Version 2 - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:688566 --FULL BUILD INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THE THING FILES.-- MY PARTS LIST: Raspberry Pi 3 - choose your source (Amazon, Frys, Adafruit…) Itty Bitty, Large Capacity USB Drive — for your games Pelican 1200 Case - https://amzn.com/B0051QYF5E PowerCore 20000 with Quick Charge 3.0, Anker's First Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Portable Charger - https://amzn.com/B00VLNT9KW — I chose these because we already have them and LOVE them! I also wanted a removable option that wasn’t dedicated to just this machine, so I can charge swap charger packs when one needed a charge. Kuman 7 Inch HD 1024*600 TFT LCD Screen Display Monitor for Raspberry Pi - https://amzn.com/B01FFAFMM0 — I chose this display because it has an HDMI input for easy cabling. It also has an internal speaker. Also, some of these come with a case or bezel. You don’t need it for this build. This also comes with an HDMI cable. Kuncan® USB Am to Dc5.5*2.1mm Dc Dc Converter Cable Voltage Step up 5v to 9v/12v with Swift Switch - https://amzn.com/B01AY3XLEY — This has to be set to 12v to run the monitor. Onite Multi-function Dc Plugs for Ac Power Adapter Notebook Laptop USB 2.0 to Universal - https://amzn.com/B01C5KQD5I —This is for the monitor power cord. You really only need the yellow adapter, if you can find it. I didn’t have any luck at Fry’s. SNES Super Nintendo Controller , Retro USB Super Classic Controller for PC/Mac (Pack of 2) - https://amzn.com/B016K11LVY — What you choose depends on what you want to play. Command Damage Free Picture and Frame Hanging, Large Strips - https://amzn.com/B00404YKZI — I use these for EVERYTHING at home! (4) Tiny Screws - hardware store How I Designed This Thank you, NickRBrewer, for originally designing these!!! Monitor Plate -- I made the monitor hole smaller to accommodate the monitor that I purchased. I didn't realize that mine didn't come with the case/bezel that was in the original design. Lower Plate -- I reduced the width to accommodate TWO battery packs. Since there isn't any additional soldering and minimal wiring, I have plenty of room under the Lower Plate. Also, these battery packs actually give it enough weight so it doesn't fall over. It also fits snugly in my case, so I just added a post to the design to keep the back from sinking into the side. You could glue the post to the case if you wanted.