Pixel Vision FAQ

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​My Headphone plug won't fit. What do I do?

If your headphone plug is too big for Pixel Vision, buy a short 3.5mm stereo extension cable, similar to this


What about battery time?

I have learned that the internal 1600mah battery will only provide 2,5 hrs of gaming. A 1600mah cell should provide at least 4 hours on a full charge, but I'm ashamed to say I think I might have got some bad capacity cells. If you want more hours, a small external power bank with about 2000mAh will serve as a good reserve companion, and will provide at least 8 hrs of additional gaming per charge.


Why do I get these strange “._”-files on my USB drive?

When you transfer files through a Mac computer, you always end up getting a clone file. You can delete the "._"-files by accessing the USB through a PC computer.


How do I remove the USB if the lanyard string mount came apart? 

Please see the video below

All you'll need is a 2mm hex key and a tooth pick.

Replace it with a new USB drive if you want. I would look into the Nano USB drives from SanDisk. They have lanyard mounts in steel that will not brake

You can get a hex key like this

OR a hex screwdriver like this


Can I update the system or remap buttons?

If you need to update, remap buttons or change/create configurations, simply unscrew the bottom of your Pixel Vision console and eject/remove the internal SD card from the Pi. I would suggest using the SD card with a separate Raspberry Pi model B+(for more ports) and hook it up to your keyboard, ethernet and desktop monitor.


What about MAME?

Create a sub-folder in USB/games and name it "mame-mame4all". Put your MAME .zip files in there. For some reason(likely an audio issue), most MAME game tiltes won't work. There might be a fix for this somehow. Also, the curvature shader effect does not apply to MAME.


One of the controls is stuck or feels stiff. How to fix this?

Please see the video below

1 - Remove the bottom screws 
(Use a hex key like this OR a hex screwdriver like this)

2 - Remove the hexagon spacers
(Use a small plier like this OR a 5mm socket wrench like this)

3 - Remove the USB flash drive

4 - Tilt the circuit board like in the video and wiggle the stuck button(s) a little. As you tilt the circuit board back in place, make sure no cable get stuck between the the circuit board and the controls. 

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