Pixelcade LCD Gen3 Install Guide for Arcade1Up
Pixelcade LCD Marquee Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT: Use only the included 12V, 5A power supply to power Pixelcade LCD.
The video below will guide you how to install Pixelcade LCD in your Arcade1Up Cab.
First configure the Pixelcade microSD card to join your WiFi network following these instructions and then insert into your Pixelcade LCD marquee when done.
Turning Pixelcade LCD On and Off
Once you shutdown Pixelcade LCD using the safe shutdown procedure and applications described above, you’ll need to cycle the power on the power strip that Pixelcade LCD is plugged into to turn it back on.
It’s recommended to have Pixelcade LCD on the same power strip as your Arcade computer.
One option is to use an IoT relay power strip that will turn on and off based on your Arcade computer’s USB signal. When your Arcade computer is turned on, it’s USB becomes active and flips the power strip on and when your Arcade computer is off, it’s USB is off and tells the power strip to turn off. With this option, you will need to cut a USB cable and splice the 5V (red wire) and GND (black wire) and connect those two wires to the IoT relay power strip. The video below describes how it works.
The second option is to use a smart power strip and turn on and off with voice commands or a smart phone using Alexa, Google Home, Apple, etc.
Pixelcade Software Installation
After installing your marquee, next install the Pixelcade software on your Windows PC or Raspberry Pi. The Pixelcade software enables your Arcade Front End (CoinOps, HyperSpin, Launch Box / Big Box, Game Ex, or RetroPie) to communicate with your Pixelcade marquee.
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Pixelcade Companion Web UI
The Pixelcade Companion Web interface allows you to browse marquee artwork from any web browser on your home network.