# Advice on ordering hardware for Arcade in Spring 2020 **URL:** \ **Category:** Help\ **Tags:** make\ **Created:** [March 13, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395 "2020-03-13T10:24:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mickfuzz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/mickfuzz/32/419_2.png) [@mickfuzz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mickfuzz)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/1 "2020-03-13T10:24:22Z")
Hi there, Looking to get some hardware to update the cabinets I have - photos here of the last Make Code Arcade Games showcase at our University [https://funwillsavetheday.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/photo-gallery-of-make-code-rebel-home-ed-game-show-case-2019/](https://funwillsavetheday.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/photo-gallery-of-make-code-rebel-home-ed-game-show-case-2019/) **Boards:** It seems the Pi Zero is out of stock just about everywhere. But I’ve got a budget for Pi 4’s. But will the software work in the same way? anything else I need to know about? **Screens** Has anyone tips on what screens offer either good value, or ease of use for this kind of DIY cabinet projects? **Cables:** I have a good source for arcade buttons, but spade connector leads by themselves I am finding hard to find. I may end up buying a [zero delay arcade kit](https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=zero+delay+leads+arcade&_sacat=0) - and using the leads from that but it seems wasteful Any indeed other tips are welcome. Thanks Mick ---
**Author:** ![mickfuzz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/mickfuzz/32/419_2.png) [@mickfuzz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mickfuzz)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/2 "2020-03-13T10:31:00Z")
sorry just remembered about the adafruit solutions too. Any pros or cons between the Pi4’s and the Adafruit ones? ---
**Author:** ![richard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/richard/32/5417_2.png) [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/3 "2020-03-13T17:04:54Z")
If you are trying to connect the arcade to an HDMI screen (like for a cabinet), you’ll need a raspberry pi. The Adafruit boards are for handhelds. I believe we only support the Raspberry Pi zero (@mmoskal correct me if I’m wrong) ---
**Author:** ![peli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/peli/32/12_2.png) [@peli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/peli)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/4 "2020-03-13T17:50:45Z")
We support the Zero and 3A. The Pi4 might work but probably requires some configuration work on image… On a Pi4, you could also probably run the game in Chrome and plug the zero delay controller to the pi. ---
**Author:** ![mmoskal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/mmoskal/32/20_2.png) [@mmoskal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mmoskal)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/5 "2020-03-13T18:28:33Z")
It could in principle work with Pi4, because the USB-C port can be enabled as USB device (as opposed to USB host). However, I’m not sure how would you connect it to a computer, since the computer won’t be able to provide enough power I think. Also, this is not supported in our current images. Pi3A+ should be in principle easier to find, since retailers don’t lose money on them, unlike on Pi0. ---
**Author:** ![mickfuzz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/mickfuzz/32/419_2.png) [@mickfuzz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mickfuzz)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/6 "2020-03-20T18:15:32Z")
I’ll test this on a pi4 as soon as I can. My Uni is shut down now and I don’t think I have a zero delay board at home. But yes this could be a good solution with up to date hardware. I may be able to get my hands on pi3a as well. ---
**Author:** ![Agent\_14](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/agent_14/32/17567_2.png) [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395/7 "2021-01-24T22:18:23Z")
> [@mickfuzz](#): > > I’ll test this on a pi4 as soon as I can. My Uni is shut down now and I don’t think I have a zero delay board at home. But yes this could be a good solution with up to date hardware. I may be able to get my hands on pi3a as well > [@peli](#): > > We support the Zero and 3A. The Pi4 might work but probably requires some configuration work on image… On a Pi4, you could also probably run the game in Chrome and plug the zero delay controller to the pi. Raspberry pi 4 works