Retrocube

Retrocube is a project of using a GameCube case for a retropie project (retro gaming using raspberry pi) This first part describe the hardware of this project.

Project

The aim is to build a retro gaming console using :

A GameCube case
A Raspberry Pi (with retropie)
2 GameCube gamepad

The console should run :

Without keyboard
The original power button from the GameCube should be working
The original reset button from the GameCube should be working
The front gamepad connectors (2) should be working
The GameCube should be powered through the original power supply unit or any other supply unit

Hardware Part

GameCube opening tool

The GameCube uses 4 special screw. We need to build a tool to open it. Such a tool can be made using a simple Bic :

Remove the ballpoint part
Carefully, burn the end of the pen with a lighter
Quickly put the burned end of the pen onto one of the 4 screw and wait for the pen to cool down
Then you can use this tool to remove the 4 screw