# DIY Make Code Arcade Shell **URL:** \ **Category:** micro:bit\ **Created:** [August 13, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-make-code-arcade-shell/30115 "2024-08-13T16:25:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FatCat970](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cab0a1/32.png) [@FatCat970](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FatCat970)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-make-code-arcade-shell/30115/1 "2024-08-13T16:25:53Z")
Hi. I am looking for an affordable DIY shield to allow students to play Make Code Arcade games at school. Does anyone have a schematic diagram and recommended colour screen? I have some electronics ability but no formal training. I have looked at the commercial offerings but these are just too expesive. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![RobbyZero](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/robbyzero/32/17188_2.png) [@RobbyZero](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RobbyZero)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-make-code-arcade-shell/30115/2 "2024-08-19T02:11:00Z")
Hello @FatCat970 , There are many tutorials MakeCodes website offers. The shell however might be a bit more of a challenge. Amazon has some bartop shells that you could put a monitor and raspberry pi in. Shells are very expensive the cheapest one I could find was on Amazon. But you’ll save much more money making it yourself. The Amazon link I found: > **[Amazon.com: LVL23 2 Player Bartop Arcade Cabinet Kit for 19" to 23" Screens...](https://www.amazon.com/Player-Cabinet-Screens-SanwaALL30-buttons/dp/B0CK6ZBWNX)** > > LVL23 2 Player Bartop Arcade Cabinet Kit for 19" to 23" Screens (HAPP or SANWA) by LEP1 Customs \* EASY TO ASSEMBLE WITH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND PICTURES \* This kit contains the pre-cut, routed, and pre-drilled MDF for a DIY Cabaret Arcade... The MakeCode tutorial on how to make the shell: > **[MakeCode Arcade Wooden Cabinet](https://arcade.makecode.com/hardware/raspberry-pi/wooden-cabinet)** > > Creating your very own video Arcade machine for your school is easier than you think! You can install it in a common area or the cafeteria of your school and showcase your student created games! If you’re looking for controls I’d recommend these: 1 Player > **[Amazon.com: EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade...](https://www.amazon.com/Buttons-EG-STARTS-Joystick-Raspberry/dp/B01M2X88QP)** > > Amazon.com: EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi : Video Games 2 Player > **[Amazon.com: EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Games DIY Kit Parts 2 Ellipse Oval...](https://www.amazon.com/EG-STARTS-Ellipse-Joystick-Handles/dp/B07QRRLCKD)** > > Amazon.com: EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Games DIY Kit Parts 2 Ellipse Oval Joystick Handles + 20 LED lit Arcade Buttons (Red & Blue Kit) : Video Games By the way [EG starts](https://www.amazon.com/stores/eg-starts/page/9F3F88BA-151F-4321-82B5-B0A8A879F7E0?ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto) Amazon shop I always use for stuff like this. I highly recommend checking them out if the buttons I showed you aren’t what you’re looking for.