Pimoroni Picade X HAT USB-C

Picade X HAT turns Raspberry Pi into a compact arcade controller with clean mono audio and safe power handling. USB C back powers the Pi through GPIO. Digital inputs read a 4 way joystick and multiple buttons for play and system tasks.

Example: wire a control panel, set start and coin, connect a small speaker, and run retro emulators in a desktop cabinet.

Benefits: one line setup, soft shutdown to protect the SD card, amplified speaker output, neat Dupont connectors, Raspberry Pi 4 ready.

Specifications: I2S mono DAC with 3 W amplifier, soft power button and LED, 6 player inputs, 4 utility inputs, 1 power LED output, plasma button connector, breakout for power and I2C and two extra buttons, compatible with 40 pin headers.