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Power Switch, Game Controllers, and I/O for the Raspberry Pi
Power Switch, Game Controllers, and I/O for the Raspberry Pi
The ControlBlock is an extension board for the Raspberry Pi (TM) versions 1/2 and models A/B. The two key features of the ControlBlock are…
Power Switch, Game Controllers, and I/O for the Raspberry Pi
The ControlBlock is an extension board for the Raspberry Pi (TM) versions 1/2 and models A/B. The two key features of the ControlBlock are
a power switch functionality and
general purpose input/output (GPIO) pins ready to use, e.g., for connecting arcade, NES/SNES controllers.
The power switch functionality allows you to turn on and off the power to the Raspberry Pi with a toggle switch. The ControlBlock comes with a USB Micro socket. You can optionally solder a USB-B socket to the ControlBlock, if you need a larger connector for your project. A USB-B socket is not included in the package. Any toggle switch can be connected to the ControlBlock. The power status of the Raspberry Pi can be indicated via an LED that can be connected to male pin headers.
The GPIO pins can be accessed from the Raspberry Pi via the SPI interface. The ControlBlock makes it very easy to connect arcade controllers for up to two players. The open-source driver for the ControlBlock can be configured for various controller types. It supports, e.g., arcade controllers that are mapped to game pad devices, as well as a mapping to a MAME keyboard configuration. The ControlBlock also supports, e.g., the polling of SNES and NES controllers so that it provides the functionality of the RetroPie GPIO Adapter.
You can find an article with a detailed description of the ControlBlock, getting started information and various demo videoshere. The ControlBlock comes fully assembled.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in contact with me!
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Mark |
Sept. 6, 2017
A "must have" for any arcade project
This is by far the most effective way of providing control inputs and start/stop your Pi without coruupting the filesystem with hard resets. It's exactly what is needed and nothing you don't. Delivery was good. Doc is excellent. Buy a Pi3, add this control block and a class D 20w Adafruit amp and you're done. Everything just works without any stress. And, don't forget to donate to RetroPie. Worth every single cent.
Greg |
Aug. 23, 2015
Great board
Used this in a super Famicom retropie build. Wanted to use original case controller board, power, led, ect. Very easy to install and use. Did not run into a single problem.
Nicholas |
June 30, 2015
Fantastic board, works well
I bought the ControlBlock to be able to turn a Super Nintendo into a multi system emulator using Retropie. I wanted to be able to use the original SNES controllers for nostalgia's sake, and didn't like the idea of using usb versions since it would destroy the look of the Super Nintendo. To my delight, I found that the ControlBlock not only allows me to use original controllers, but also to safely turn the pi on and off using the Super Nintendo's original switch, as well as utilize the original front LED. I was a little worried about soldering the ControlBlock, as well as the control panel of the Super Nintendo, but it turned out to be a less than monumental task. I can't begin to describe how ecstatic I was when I turned on the Super Nintendo to find it worked perfectly. A big thank you to Florian for all his hard work bringing us this device, as well as his awesome work on Retropie. This is fantastic!
Christos |
May 25, 2015
Very Useful board
Very easy to build and easy to install on a retro pie setup. Great for those planing to create an arcade cabinet and don't want to spend time on wiring and software setup.
Thanks!
Alan |
April 16, 2015
Great Product
I purchased this ControlBlock to build a RetroPI. I was impressed with the look and quality of the board, and included parts. After receiving my board I went to the website and followed the assembly instruction. It was very easy to assemble and looks great. I have not had a chance to try it out yet because I'm still waiting for some other parts. I even have my son interested in building a RetroPI after I get mine completed. Thanks Florian for a great product. Alan
Florian |
April 15, 2015
Super Board
Ich habe lange nach einem Arcade Taster Adapter gesucht für meinen Spieleautomaten. Jetzt habe ich endlich ein Gutes, welches auch ohne großen Aufwand am RPi funktioniert
Jason |
March 14, 2015
Excellent Shipping and Kit
Shipped super quickly and arrived in at my house in Las Vegas in exactly seven days. It fits perfectly. Very well designed all the way around.
If you're going to want to use any of the other GPIO pins you'll need a stackable header, plus you might want to flip the orientation of the Player Two screw terminals so the wires don't interfere.
Lars |
Feb. 26, 2015
Great support!
After ordering the first time I saw that I mistakenly had ordered the wrong amount. I sent a mail and got a reply the same day conforming he'd fixed the order with no fuzz. After receiving the order it appeared that there was some production fault with my CB, so I took contact again and explained the problems I was having. After a few mails back and forth detailing different approaches to troubleshoot my CB I ended up with getting a replacement CB :)
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