Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Thanks to pcbway.com for helping make this video happen!

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a super flexible board! Today I'll show you how to make it work as a USB Gamepad, USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, and more!

00:00 Introduction
00:30 PCBWay!
01:17 The Design
02:25 Assembly
04:53 Demonstration
07:05 Code Walkthru and Installation
14:54 Conclusion

Resources for this build

CircuitPython for Raspberry Pi Pico
circuitpython.org/board/raspberry_pi_pico

CircuitPython Library Collection
circuitpython.org/libraries

PicoCader Github (Source files, PCB Files, etc)
github.com/printnplay/PicoCader

3D Printed Parts
printables.com/model/250148-the-picocader-3d-printed-raspberry-pi-pico-powered

5 Pin Sanwa Clone Joystick
amazon.ca/Classic-Competition-Joystick-Machine-Stickers/dp/B01N0DO631/ref=sr_1_21?crid=3OISH5XBNMU83&keywords=5+pin+sanwa+joystick&qid=1659055410&sprefix=5+pin+sanwa+joystick%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-21

24mm Arcade Buttons
amazon.ca/Buttons-Perfect-Replace-Fighting-Joystick/dp/B01N5JRU2R/ref=sr_1_4?crid=21A5O9EC4W8G3&keywords=24mm+arcade+buttons&qid=1659055468&sprefix=24mm+arcade+buttons%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-4

USB Mini to USB B Cable
amazon.ca/gp/product/B09FGPJNXN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OLED Display
amazon.ca/gp/product/B076PNP2VD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Really into retro games and tech? Check out my retro channel!
youtube.com/pnpretrospective

Want to help support future builds and get first access to new designs? Check out my Patreon
patreon.com/jcprintnplay