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Insert Coin Game Console

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Arcade1Up recently released a series of mini plug-and-play consoles, and they appear to be solid emulation devices (granted their controllers could be better). I felt the console itself could be a bit more fun so I redesigned it to look like an Insert Coin slot from an arcade machine.

I just turned their console on its side and moved the power button, everything is still aligned to a single PCB board. The only major addition is an internal LED light.

Arcade Insert Coin Piggy Bank

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insert coin piggy bank design by Dave Delisle davesgeekyideas

A piggy bank that is just a red plastic box with a black label. It could be illuminated with LED’s and feature sound FX (like inserting a coin into X game), but one less thing to worry about batteries and upkeep is a win-win if you ask me.

The “coin” gap on the left could be a handy place to store bills or credit cards.