# Prototyping a non-pcb makecode arcade console **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/t/prototyping-a-non-pcb-makecode-arcade-console/34846 **Category:** Arcade **Tags:** maker **Created:** [March 24, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prototyping-a-non-pcb-makecode-arcade-console/34846 "2025-03-24T02:36:35Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![aranis22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/aranis22/32/20755_2.png) [@aranis22](https://forum.makecode.com/u/aranis22) #### Post date: [March 24, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prototyping-a-non-pcb-makecode-arcade-console/34846/1 "2025-03-24T02:36:35Z")
I want to build and prototype my own makecode arcade console on a breadboard/perfboard (for now) I’ve come up with these components that are required: STM32F411CEU6 Black Pill V3.1 development board 8 pushbuttons ST7735 controller display OR ILI9341 mono audio dac battery and usb connections not included because ill be using a development board. I am wondering if this is enough hardware to get started and run games. If not, what else can I need? I am a bit confused on how the bootloader and firmware development will work. If someone can shed some light on that also that would be helpful.