Adding a Fan to your Arcade Cabinet

Posted by Mike Murray | Last updated Dec 29, 2019 | Arcade (Premium), Electronics (Premium), Premium

While I’ve been pretty clear that I don’t really see the need for a fan in a Raspberry Pi Arcade cabinet, so many of you believe its better to be safe than sorry! The good news, adding a fan is incredibly easy and all of my arcade plans now include a drilling template for adding a fan to your cabinet.

Watch the Arcade Fan Preview Video

I recommend a USB powered fan for super easy installation. However, I recommend you do not plug that fan into the USB port of the Raspberry Pi, but rather plug it into a separate USB charger/power adapter plugged into one of the outlets. Read More… Join The Geek Pub Guild!

Parts List for the Fan:

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Mike Murray

Mike is the founder of The Geek Pub. A jack of all trades who simply enjoys the challenge creating things, whether from wood, metal, or lines of code in a computer. Mike has created all kinds of projects that you can follow and build yourself, from a retro arcade cabinet to plantation shutters for your home. As an accomplished IT Executive with 25+ years experience, Mike believes that in today's world of ever changing intense competition, IT must be strategically aligned to the business like never before.