Raspberry Pi Arcade Cabinet

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This is an arcade cabinet designed for a raspberry pi using a 7inch HDMI LCD display and a small amplifier with micro speaker for sound. I have made several of these and it works great.
Parts i used not including the Pi can be found here -
Arcade stick and buttons - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0788MJJX1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amp with potentiometer - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GL3NCLV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Audio jack plug - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XNTSF9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mini speaker - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FTB281F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7 inch LCD - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N1P5YWR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The single model is 240mm wide x 173mm long x 312 tall.
The split model is split in half in the Z direction for shorter printers.
Also the split model does not have the hole in the top for the amplifier volume pot to mount. You can drill a hole if you want to use the amp i listed.
I used an Anet A8 plus printer for the single model. I printed with Slic3r using 25% infill , .25 layer heights with 0.4 nozzle. Removable supports are made into the models so no need to use slicing supports. Also i did use variable layer heights where the joystick and buttons are and near the top to help with the overhangs and give a better finish.
Takes about 36 hours to print the single print model if i remember correct.
To assemble use #6 x 3/4" long wood screws to hold the lower plate, #6 x 1/2" long bolts and nuts for the joystick and LCD, and #4 x 1/4" long wood screws for mounting the side moulds, Pi and USB control board. If using the split models use #6 x 3/8" long wood screws to connect the top and bottom. The amplifier and speaker both mount to the amp mount. The volume pot sticks out through the hole in the top and the pots nut can be used to clamp it in place. I wired an audio jack to the amplifier. Connect right or left channel from the jack to the amp signal input, connect the ground from the jack to the negative voltage amp input, connect the amp voltage input + to one of the Pi's + output pins. Amp outputs to the speaker.
Print, assemble, have fun.
I have included and IGES file for anyone who wants to modify the cabinet.