Datasheet

Software

Download & Burn RetroPie

Game emulation is handled by a package called

RetroPie.

It’s a complete Linux distribution designed specifically for

running classic games on Raspberry Pi.

Download the current version from the RetroPie web site (https://adafru.it/rA3), then write this to an SD

card (https://adafru.it/dDL) using Etcher or similar software.

We’ll then make some modifications to tune this for the PiGRRL’s buttons and small display.

Setup will require an HDMI monitor, USB keyboard and a network connection (either WiFi or Ethernet). This is best

done

before

the Pi is enclosed in the PiGRRL case. If you have a spare Raspberry Pi board around, that’s an ideal

option…you could prepare the software on that system and then move the card over to the PiGRRL 2.

Setup RetroPie

Insert the RetroPie card to your Pi, attach monitor and keyboard (and Ethernet, if networking that way), then power the

system from a USB power source (a USB phone charger or a powered USB hub can usually work). The system will

automatically reboot once (it needs this to make use of the whole SD card), then on second boot it will ask to configure

the game controls…

The PiGRRL buttons don’t work yet; this is normal. For initial setup, use the USB keyboard to select the D-pad

directions (arrow keys), Start, Select, A and B keys. For anything else, just hold down the space bar or other key to skip

that item . Don't worry, we'll re-do the keymap later once we've finished assembly! When finished, you’ll see a

graphical interface called

Emulation Station

where you’ll select games and other options.

Let’s get this Raspberry Pi on the network first. If using Ethernet, it’s a simple matter of plugging in. If WiFi, from the

main EmulationStation screen, access the RetroPie settings using whatever key you’ve assigned as the “A” button.

You’ll see WIFI in this list: