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Firmware
The open source firmware for the controller, for the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Compiled builds with the latest version are also available.
| Alpakka firmware source code | GitHub |
| Alpakka firmware latest build | GitHub |
Printed Circuit Board
The main board where all the buttons, gyro, thumbstick, LEDs and most other electronics are.
Read the documentation about making an order from PCB manufacturer companies.
| Alpakka PCB KiCad schematics | GitHub |
| Alpakka PCB ready-to-order files | GitHub |
Case and buttons
The front and back part of the case, buttons, triggers, and everything else.
| Blender project with source 3D models | GitHub |
| STL and M3F files for 3D printing | GitHub |
| Conductive hexagon | Input Labs shop |
3D printer filament
Selected premium filaments from different manufacturers, that we tried and recommend.
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable material usually made from corn waste, popular for 3D printing due to its low melting temperature and strength.
| Prusament PLA (in many colors) | Prusa shop |
| Protopasta PLA Conductive | Protopasta shop |
Electronics
This includes the micro-controller, as well as through-hole components. Those are usually not soldered by the PCB manufacturer, so you may want to solder them yourself, and later you may even want to to replace worn components. See specs.
| Raspberry Pi Pico | Mouser shop |
| Thumbstick (1x) | LCSC shop |
| Directional hat (1x) | LCSC shop |
| Rotary encoder (1x) | LCSC shop |
| Forward buttons / shoulders (2x) | LCSC shop |
| Trigger buttons (4x) | LCSC shop |
Bolts and nuts
M2.5 bolts and nuts to hold the case together, and as pivot points for the triggers.
| M2.5 DIN-912 Hex-socket 12 mm (2x) | Reference |
| M2.5 DIN-912 Hex-socket 25 mm (6x) | Reference |
| M2.5 DIN-934 Hex nut (8x) | Reference |
| Alpakka bolts kit (all included) | Input Labs shop |
Developer kit
Basic tools required for hacking the Alpakka. For more details check Alpakka's Developer manual.
Links for reference, components with the same specs from other shops will also work.
| USB to TTL serial cable | Adafruit shop |
| JST PH 4-pin cable | Adafruit shop |
About sourcing from Input Labs
By getting some of the components and materials directly from Input Labs Distribution, you help us to continue doing the research we do, and to keep releasing awesome open-source and accessible controllers for everybody.
Also, it increases your charisma by 10 points.