Picade Controller PCB
Arduino-compatible controller board with integrated 3W stereo amplifier, designed for DIY arcade cabinet and console projects with Raspberry Pi.
Arduino-compatible controller board with integrated 3W stereo amplifier, designed for DIY arcade cabinet and console projects with Raspberry Pi.
USB host connection. Adafruit states the Picade Controller appears as a USB HID keyboard to the host.
Screw-terminal joystick direction input for up. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick.
Screw-terminal joystick direction input for down. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick.
Screw-terminal joystick direction input for left. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick.
Screw-terminal joystick direction input for right. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons.
Speaker screw-terminal output driven by the integrated 3 W stereo amplifier for 4 ohm speakers.
Speaker screw-terminal output driven by the integrated 3 W stereo amplifier for 4 ohm speakers.
6-pin ISP header for direct programming; Adafruit states the ATmega32U4 is pre-loaded with Arduino bootloader.
Reset button/control on the Picade Controller PCB.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB | data | USB host connection. Adafruit states the Picade Controller appears as a USB HID keyboard to the host. | ||
| Joystick up | digital | Screw-terminal joystick direction input for up. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick. | ||
| Joystick down | digital | Screw-terminal joystick direction input for down. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick. | ||
| Joystick left | digital | Screw-terminal joystick direction input for left. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick. | ||
| Joystick right | digital | Screw-terminal joystick direction input for right. Adafruit states screw terminal contacts are provided for a four-direction joystick. | ||
| Button 1 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 2 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 3 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 4 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 5 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 6 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 7 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 8 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 9 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 10 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 11 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Button 12 | digital | Screw-terminal arcade button input. Adafruit states the board provides screw terminal contacts for 12 buttons. | ||
| Speaker left | audio | Speaker screw-terminal output driven by the integrated 3 W stereo amplifier for 4 ohm speakers. | ||
| Speaker right | audio | Speaker screw-terminal output driven by the integrated 3 W stereo amplifier for 4 ohm speakers. | ||
| ISP header | programming | 6-pin ISP header for direct programming; Adafruit states the ATmega32U4 is pre-loaded with Arduino bootloader. | ||
| Reset | control | Reset button/control on the Picade Controller PCB. |
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