Elevate your Raspberry Pi® projects with the ControlBlock, a versatile extension board designed to enhance both safety and functionality. This innovative tool is specifically engineered to address two critical needs in Raspberry Pi® applications:
- Safe Power Button: The ControlBlock features a secure power button that allows for a safe shutdown of the Raspberry Pi®, ensuring no data loss occurs during the process. This feature is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your projects and protecting your data.
- Game Controller Interface: Alongside the safe power button, the ControlBlock offers a robust interface for connecting traditional game controllers. This functionality opens up a wide range of possibilities for arcade machines, game consoles, and any project that requires precise control inputs.
- I/O Expansion: The ControlBlock also includes terminal blocks for I/O expansion, providing additional connectivity options for your Raspberry Pi® projects. Whether you’re working on a DIY robotics project, a home automation system, or a custom gaming setup, the ControlBlock offers the flexibility you need to expand your Raspberry Pi®’s capabilities.
The ControlBlock is not just an extension board; it’s a toolkit for enhancing your Raspberry Pi® experience, offering a blend of safety, functionality, and expansion possibilities. Whether you’re a hobbyist, a professional developer, or an educator, the ControlBlock is the perfect companion for your Raspberry Pi® projects.
kenneth.fechter –
Bought one of these for my “Raspberry pi in an NES case” project. board is perfect for my use, although it looks like it has a type C connector now so I might have to buy another one to do some upgrades.
kristof.sack –
This is a great product to use on a retropie project! Easy to install, set up and use. Great service from Florian to get some issues fixed.
I just bought it for the controllers, but once I started using the start-up function and the LED, I can’t live without it any more :D
Mark –
This is by far the most effective way of providing control inputs and start/stop your Pi without coruupting the filesystem with hard resets. It’s exactly what is needed and nothing you don’t. Delivery was good. Doc is excellent.
Buy a Pi3, add this control block and a class D 20w Adafruit amp and you’re done. Everything just works without any stress. And, don’t forget to donate to RetroPie. Worth every single cent.
Linux Journal –
Truly, it took this project to the next level. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Greg –
Used this in a super Famicom retropie build. Wanted to use original case controller board, power, led, ect. Very easy to install and use. Did not run into a single problem.
Nicholas –
I bought the ControlBlock to be able to turn a Super Nintendo into a multi system emulator using Retropie. I wanted to be able to use the original SNES controllers for nostalgia’s sake, and didn’t like the idea of using usb versions since it would destroy the look of the Super Nintendo. To my delight, I found that the ControlBlock not only allows me to use original controllers, but also to safely turn the pi on and off using the Super Nintendo’s original switch, as well as utilize the original front LED. I was a little worried about soldering the ControlBlock, as well as the control panel of the Super Nintendo, but it turned out to be a less than monumental task. I can’t begin to describe how ecstatic I was when I turned on the Super Nintendo to find it worked perfectly. A big thank you to Florian for all his hard work bringing us this device, as well as his awesome work on Retropie. This is fantastic!
Christos –
Very easy to build and easy to install on a retro pie setup. Great for those planing to create an arcade cabinet and don’t want to spend time on wiring and software setup.
Thanks!
Alan –
I purchased this ControlBlock to build a RetroPI. I was impressed with the look and quality of the board, and included parts. After receiving my board I went to the website and followed the assembly instruction. It was very easy to assemble and looks great. I have not had a chance to try it out yet because I’m still waiting for some other parts. I even have my son interested in building a RetroPI after I get mine completed.
Thanks Florian for a great product.
Alan
Florian –
Ich habe lange nach einem Arcade Taster Adapter gesucht für meinen Spieleautomaten. Jetzt habe ich endlich ein Gutes, welches auch ohne großen Aufwand am RPi funktioniert
Lars –
After ordering the first time I saw that I mistakenly had ordered the wrong amount. I sent a mail and got a reply the same day conforming he’d fixed the order with no fuzz. After receiving the order it appeared that there was some production fault with my CB, so I took contact again and explained the problems I was having. After a few mails back and forth detailing different approaches to troubleshoot my CB I ended up with getting a replacement CB :)
One very satisfied customer here!