• Selecting a unit to build was the challenge. 

• Thingiverse offered 3 or 4 possibilities. 

• Some of these had instructions which seemed fairly complete, some were a little sparse with details.

• User: 3Derp seemed to be offering advice if needed.

• There is a community of people offering advice and feedback

• There was a basic wiring schematic to look at, with the note that there were some known flaws.

• The unit offered a partially complete parts list and possible sources.

• More than 35 different game systems on one unit

• Running Emulation Station from the Retro Pi Project

• Wireless communication with a wifi dongle

• Features a RaspberryPi 1 B+

• Total cost $185

 

http://blog.petrockblock.com/retropie/

 

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:321624

 

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:378750/#files