Picade X HAT USB-C
Picade X HAT USB-C is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The Picade X HAT USB-C is the brains of your DIY arcade cabinet, providing arcade control inputs, I2S audio with amplification, and USB-C power management for your Raspberry Pi. With safe shutdown support and DuPont connectors for easy wiring, it's perfect for custom arcade builds.
Power flows through the USB-C connector to your Pi—no separate power supply needed. A soft power button provides safe shutdown (3+ second hold) to protect your SD card.
Key Features
- Arcade Inputs – 4-way joystick, 6 player buttons, 4 utility buttons
- I2S Audio DAC – High-quality digital audio output
- 3W Mono Amplifier – Built-in amp with stereo mixing
- USB-C Power – Powers both HAT and Raspberry Pi
- Safe Shutdown – Dedicated power button with 3-second hold
- DuPont Connectors – Easy plug-and-play wiring
- Push-Fit Speaker Terminal – No soldering for speaker connection
- Expandable – Breakout pins for 2 additional buttons
Specifications
- Joystick Inputs – 4 directional
- Button Inputs – 6 player + 4 utility + 1 power
- Audio – I2S DAC with 3W mono amplifier
- Power – USB-C input, powers Pi
- Connectors – Female DuPont for arcade controls
Compatibility
- All 40-pin Raspberry Pi models
- Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5
- Raspberry Pi Zero (with GPIO header)
Ideal For
- Custom arcade cabinet builds
- Picade upgrades and repairs
- RetroPie and Recalbox setups
- Bartop arcade projects
Package Contents
- 1× Picade X HAT USB-C
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