Heber MultiPi and MultiPi JAMMA classic gaming systems
Posted by Richard Horne on 23rd Oct 2024
The Heber MultiPi and MultiPi JAMMA are Arcade and console retro gaming systems based on the Raspberry Pi CM4.
The Heber MultiPi is an all-in-one retro gaming console system, using the Raspberry Pi CM4 embedded computer module.
The Heber MultiPi and MultiPi JAMMA can be ordered from our shop here - Multi Pi - Heber Shop
Heber have developed the MultiPi for customers who want to use the vast range of retro gaming emulation software available for the Raspberry Pi eco-system. The MultiPi can also be used for any other task that a Raspberry Pi can do too.
The MultiPi has a range of onboard options, including the full Raspberry Pi I/O expansion bus neatly configured as a simple cartridge port. This cartridge I/O port will allow almost any type of Raspberry Pi expansion to be added as if it was running on the standard ’40pin I/O hat’. The Heber cartridge port also has a USB 2.0 bus to allow even further expansion options as cartridges.
The MultiPi datasheet and technical specification can be found below. User manuals and reference O/S images along with emulation software will be available before shipment.
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One of the first cartridge expansions for the MultiPi is a full Analogue A/V card, featuring RGB SCART video output, VGA Output and analogue sound. This video output cartridge makes it easy to connect up to a CRT TV, CRT monitor or other analogue displays for authentic retro gaming of systems and arcades.
As standard the MultiPi has dual HDMI video outputs and a composite video output if you do not require the Analogue expansion cartridge.
The MultiPi has a second handy expansion at the front of the console in the form of a PCIe X1 port, this is for adding NvMe, solid state storage or other PC style peripherals or expansion.
MultiPi features an onboard 7 port USB 2.0 Hub, with one internal USB port and 6 for controllers, keyboard, mouse or other external USB devices. A high quality heatsink is fitted to the CM4 module along with an external antenna for convenient and reliable wireless connection.
The MultiPi system is powered by a single 5V external power supply and has a physical power switch at the front of the unit. You can boot software from a micro SD card at the front of the unit, via the USB ports or from the PCIe X1 expansion port.
MultiPi comes with a 3D printed enclosure designed specifically as a console form factor. The 3D printed enclosure is available to print yourself and is designed and manufactured by Heber in our in-house print farm.
The MultiPi JAMMA - Arcade system
The Heber MultiPi JAMMA is an all-in-one Arcade gaming system, using the Raspberry Pi CM4 embedded computer module.
The Heber MultiPi and MultiPi JAMMA can be ordered from our shop here - Multi Pi - Heber Shop
Heber have developed the MultiPi JAMMA for customers who want to use the vast range of retro gaming emulation software available for the Raspberry Pi eco-system on their own JAMMA Arcade machine. The MultiPi JAMMA can also be used for any other task that a Raspberry Pi CM4 / (Raspberry Pi Model 4) can do too.
The MultiPi JAMMA has a built in Heber CTRLDock Arcade to allow two player 8 way arcade joysticks with four buttons each and also many other classic Arcade controls to be connected, including trackballs, spinners, steering wheel inputs and more buttons along with analogue controls via the kick harness.
Along with a high quality class D audio amplifier with volume control knob and analogue RGB Arcade video or composite video output, the MultiPi JAMMA system has a full compliment of modern connection methods if you wish to use other USB based input devices, HDMI for higher resolution digital screens or even NVMe M.2 PCIe x 1 mass storage SSD drives.
Guide rails are provided to make it easy to slot in the MultiPi JAMMA into your JAMMA Arcade cabinet connector.
MultiPi JAMMA will automatically power on with the Arcade cabinet and features an onboard USB 2.0 Hub, with 6 USB ports for controllers, keyboard, mouse or other external USB devices. A high quality heatsink is fitted to the CM4 module along with an external antenna for convenient and reliable wireless connection.
MultiPi JAMMA is a full assembled system in a 3D printed enclosure with carry handle, CM4 module, Wifi Antenna and high quality passively cooled heatsink.
MultiPi JAMMA just requires a JAMMA based Arcade machine - slot in and start playing. If you wish to add other controls or make a custom cabinet, here are the user connections for the various additions on MultiPi JAMMA.
User manuals and reference O/S images along with emulation software will be available before shipment.
The Heber MultiPi and MultiPi JAMMA can be ordered from our shop here - Multi Pi - Heber Shop
The Heber MultiPi JAMMA is designed in collaboration with RMC Retro and the Retro Collective.
Neil Thomas has a very popular YouTube channel dedicated to the restoration of classic computers, consoles and technology.
If you like retro gaming and classic computers, then the MultiPi could be just what you need.