Looking for hints/tips for first build
Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2018 14:52
Hey all, Mine is on its way! (just got the tracking number)
FYI, I'm what you would consider a journeyman tech geek. (I've built my own pcs, Raspberry Pi Media systems,Raspberry Pi Stratux units, done some light soldering)
and Im looking for hints and tips for the build.
-Is it better to setup retropie (loading roms, images, etc) before assembly or after?
-Any specific problems to watch for?
-I've seen mention that turning off the unit before shutting retropie down is bad. How bad?
-I've seen mention not to plug in external power when its on? (are we talking unit frying?)
I'm partially asking as I have a line of people wanting e to make these units for them based upon my experience with it, and I'm trying to determine whether this is a thing I will enjoy, (but will occasionally do maintenance on) or whether I could expect it to hold up in the hands of your everyday joe?
FYI, I'm what you would consider a journeyman tech geek. (I've built my own pcs, Raspberry Pi Media systems,Raspberry Pi Stratux units, done some light soldering)
and Im looking for hints and tips for the build.
-Is it better to setup retropie (loading roms, images, etc) before assembly or after?
-Any specific problems to watch for?
-I've seen mention that turning off the unit before shutting retropie down is bad. How bad?
-I've seen mention not to plug in external power when its on? (are we talking unit frying?)
I'm partially asking as I have a line of people wanting e to make these units for them based upon my experience with it, and I'm trying to determine whether this is a thing I will enjoy, (but will occasionally do maintenance on) or whether I could expect it to hold up in the hands of your everyday joe?