Anyone Can Do This Arcade1up Mod! Easiest Tutorial Anywhere. 2024

[@MS54000]

I set this kit up on my killer instinct pro cab and it's amazing! My entire family has been reliving their childhood and playing our favorite games. I was worried when I purchased it because Im the least tech savvy person ever but it was simple to install and any issues I've had I reached out to the team and they have been more than helpful. My cab is no longer just a show piece collecting dust.

[@UncleJessy]

okay this has me finally convinced I can mod my 1up cabinet!

[@NoThanksnothanks]

I did something similar a few years ago. I kept all the original controls. I bought some solder splices with heat shrink. The encoder board comes with wired connectors. Hooked up the old controls, saved some cash. Honestly, being a 80’s kid, the buttons and sticks in the arcade were sorta trash, beat up. I’d say the Arcade1up controls r an upgrade!

[@BRODYBALZAC]

Excellent info! Was thinking about jumping in to the 1up cabinet scene.

[@KandGadventures]

Very cool. I like how you can now turn on using the original cabinet switch and no amp needed. I was looking for the parts for it without the rasberrypi on your site. I just need those specialty plugs that go into the HDMI converter for the power and sound.

[@chrisdoeseverything123]

Just ordered this. Pretty excited to mod my arcade1up

[@jamesstegenga383]

Very nice work. This is every 80s kids dream come true.

[@TripleXmodder]

I was looking on your site for a list of what games you have preinstalled but couldn’t find one. Ready to order!!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@TripleXmodder showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact Reach out to the team. They’re pretty responsive.

[@chrisdoeseverything123]

I just send the same question to them about the Raspberry 4gb since I just purchased a complete kit. Hopefully they respond. If they do I'll post it here.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ we always respond 🫡

[@dj.excess]

OK, after seeing so many mod vids, this is it! Instructions are phenomenal. Take my money. I have the yoga flame cabinet, which i assume, is similar to this. Which kit on the site do i order? Exactly like this I want this! LFG!!!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@dj.excess showtimearcademods.com Reach out to the site if you need help choosing the right kit. 👍

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

Great video. That looks clean!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Th3DarkCanuck thank you 😎

[@xavierguzman4812]

Maaaannnn! I was about to do this but saw how much everything is. Definitely out of my price range. Everything looks awesome though

[@SiND3R]

"Anyone can do it" if you have all those custom made extentions for the power switches. Very cool though. Did that mini PC come pre loaded with that build of Botacera you are showing? If so where did you buy it? Awesome mod thank you for showing :)

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@SiND3R thank you 🙏. It’s in the description. The kit comes with everything you see in the video including the mini pc with Batocera. It can be found at www.ShowtimeArcadeMods.com

[@toorgeman]

@@ShowtimeGaming101 any amazon link? also the main power cable can't be found on your site

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ it can only be found at www.ShowtimeArcadeMods.com . All specially cables including the power inlet switch are hand made by showtime.

[@toorgeman]

@@ShowtimeGaming101 they only sale as a kit ?

[@DamfinoMR2]

I want to add this: I did a full button, stick and USB encoder job on my Yoga Flame over the weekend, and when I was done, my plexiglass deck protector wouldn't lay down over the buttons; I had to loosen up all the buttons, align them using the deck cover, and then tighten them all back down. TLDR; If you're using a deck protector, use it to align the buttons before tightening them down all the way.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

No need to drill in a yoga flame since you have the live button. Also, if you ever do decide to drill in the plexi again, we have shown a very easy method to align it in a previous video. Put the plexi on the board, then drop in the 4 screws to align the two together. Once aligned, mark your spot, clamp it down and carefully drill. Gets everything aligned very easy.

[@Joe-le9zy]

Hi, what’s the exact kit you used for your setup? I see there’s a few different hdmi converters and speakers cables. I’m planning on doing the mod to the street fighter 2 cabinet 2023 version Thanks for the help!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Joe-le9zy reach out to the team on the website. They’ll be happy to help

[@boozillagaming4162]

Joey, did you ever get an answer? Wanting to do the same thing!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ the team will always respond. Message here and they’ll be happy to help. showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact

[@PrimeCustoms4u]

Awesome mod ! Great job! By any chance is there a way to have a different background while selecting games to not have that grim reaper or that death skull there ? Or is everyone stuck with that ? Reason is I have kids.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@PrimeCustoms4u yes definitely. It comes with a few pre-installed themes you can easily change in the settings. Some are more friendly and different layouts

[@MonkeyOnMyBackOutdoors]

Been wanting to get one of these cabinets!

[@gabrielgray]

ive never been a fan of batocera, im a launchbox guy with my pc mods, but would love to know the programing to make my mini pc turn on the moment it gets power

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@gabrielgray it’s in the pc settings. Turn on your pc and immediately tap whichever button on a keyboard that enters your bios. It’s usually f2 or del. The pc will open the bios files. You’ll have to navigate and turn S0 state on. This will turn your pc on the moment it gets power. Designed for auto on if there is a power outage but works great for this reason. Doesn’t matter which front end you’re using. Good luck 👍

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

Im a Launchbox guy also. Easier setup if starting from scratch.

[@chrisburrows9758]

You made something complex look and sound very easy, I know if I did this would take me a hour. But thanks to you're very detailed instructions I would be able to do everything.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@chrisburrows9758 happy to help

[@michaelbahr7957]

Running HDMI conversion, how much latency are you getting?

[@dhrandy]

I don't see this specific kit on your site. There's is a similar kit with the green and blue buttons.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@dhrandy message the team. I’m sure they’ll be able to help. showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact

[@rfeldtz]

Is there a controller option without the click? That would drive me crazy.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@rfeldtz there’s an option for everything without controls so you can get another set if you desire.

[@HamptonWhites-ys2wu]

Are the kits likely to be available to ship to the UK?

[@The2xWhiskey]

Interesting mod. I wish you said in the beginning of the video that you would be replacing the stock electronics with a mini PC and HDMI driver board. My main question though is how is the latency of the games? The only reason I haven't bought a 1-UP to date is because the latency between pushing a button and the reaction on the screen is horrendous.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

zero delay from the zero delay buttons, joysticks and encoders. Runs perfect

[@joshualara4223]

This made the whole install a breeze! My SF2 Cab is a fantastic multicade now

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@joshualara4223 Thank you for the support 🫡

[@uno3863]

Which one exactly from the site you have that you show on your video?

[@customgames8311]

Can you add games to that mini pc? Because I would love to make something like this but I really want to play gi joe. Just want to make sure before I buy all of this stuff, and thank you , and thank you for the video.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@customgames8311 happy to help. 😎 I’d recommend reaching out to the team here about these questions. showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact

[@sonicfunB1]

Appreciate the tutorial and specialty mod products. Would a trackball, spinner, and/or light gun plug directly into the player one encoder (if so, with slots)? And how do you map a trackball and spinner? Thanks again.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@sonicfunB1 thank you. The simple way would to purchase a grs trackball and spinner from thunderstickstudios. The combo will have one usb that plugs into the pi/minipc. Won’t really need mapping as long as up is up and left is left.

[@ChuuK-film]

Nice job I found bartop with coin machine on the garage site. It has 2player joystick (each has 6buttons+1separate button(probably start button) Inside there is pandora box not working. So I put desktop and using zero usb encoder. mapping : A,B,X,Y,L1,R1, Start. I have question Can I use no select(hotkey)button? I concern coin, exit game from playing game and go manu on top

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@ChuuK-film batocera will usually require you to hit start and select at the same time to exit a game so you can push coin button freely to add credit

[@ChuuK-film]

@@ShowtimeGaming101 thank you for your answer.

[@stevenm1832]

Great video. I’ve been saying for years that I wanted to mod my gen 1 street fighter to do this. My only thing is can I use original joystick and buttons? I don’t want to replace parts if I don’t have to. Thanks!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@stevenm1832 thank you. Unfortunately you have to swap out the buttons. You need buttons to connect to an encoder. That encoder needs to have a usb connection to plug into the pi/mini pc. The factory encoder does not therefore thru have to be changed.

[@douglasquaid5655]

Can you buy just the power converter thing that you plug power bar into to use on off switch? That's all I need

[@TheBigb1973]

I'd also like to know this. I'd like to purchase just the wiring. No pc, no Pi. Also non lite up buttons with the encoder.

[@KandGadventures]

@@douglasquaid5655 let me know if you find out. I'm looking for that, plus the wiring that goes with the audio so that I don't have to purchase the amp and do it like ETA Prime.

[@Gsono_]

Does this work on the Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Gsono_ it certainly does. It would be the exact same installation.

[@johnsmith-uz5qq]

do you sell just the power plug and wiring to connect it. That would be a hot seller.

[@gabrielgray]

i went on your site, and i just want the power hook ups, i dont need a pi or mini pc since i have a bunch, i just want the power/sound management.

[@adblack1983]

Second this. would love to get the power switch as well.

[@paulkuzmickas]

Great tutorial. How do you compare or which do you prefer, doing this full mod you show here, or a soft mod for some of the cabs that have that capability, like SF II Deluxe?

[@andylee4764]

Did he show how to use the light gun? Do you have to map it? Etc

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@andylee4764 just plug it in via usb into the pc. No mapping needed

[@andylee4764]

@@ShowtimeGaming101 awesome thanks

[@rigolujan7822]

Do you guys offer custom mods I have a countercade I would like to mod in the future ?

[@rigolujan7822]

Hi nice video do you countercades I have a mortal Kombat that I always wanted to mod was curious if those can be modded as well

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@rigolujan7822 our kits are for the partycades and regular size arcades. Nothing for the countercades.

[@Bobman32x]

Is there any way to replace the cable coming out from the LCD screen? The one with the blue and white, and the few red wires? My connector cracked, and Id like to be able to salvage it

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Bobman32x search “Lvds cable”. You should find it anywhere

[@4killer04]

Do you recommend the Street fighter cabinet for these mods or would a Mortal Kombat arcade work just fine?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@4killer04 it would be virtually the same. The main difference would be the button layout on the control board.

[@4killer04]

@ShowtimeGaming101 ok thank you, I was just curious cuz I think I seen where you said you recommend the Street fighter cabinet because of the buttons so wasn't sure if The Mortal Kombat cabinet would work.

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

Any cabinet will work

[@featherpony]

Did you run mains 120v power through that tiny power switch?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@featherpony 6a 125v so it’s enough for this but definitely DO NOT OVERLOAD it

[@antonhromadka9079]

This would be perfect for me IF it had a trackball for Centipede.

[@GamesSniper-]

Best explanation

[@dantheman0731]

Does this work for the other versions of street fighter?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@dantheman0731 yes. We’ve also done a gen 1 and a legacy. The process is the same for all. Check out our other sf videos.

[@salvatore.sky77]

Hi, very very nice video. Do you think it is possibile do the same starting with the time crisis 1up? Or SF 2 style is the only way? I like the time crisis 1up, but i want to instal batocera like yours to have all the game, lightgun too. Can you share a link with your image? Thank you for your time🎉

[@uno3863]

Wow man I definitely gotta get this 😳😳😳😳

[@MichaelZink-i6m]

I would like to mod a space invaders to nhl open ice … where do I get the graphics and parts from ?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@MichaelZink-i6m message the team. They would be happy to help. showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact

[@Avers7419]

Dammit, I wish you did international sales. There are some bits I would really like 😢

[@merman93]

Can I add more game roms to the mini pc ? Or, does that void warranty ? Approximately how many games are included in the Batocera install ? I’m very interested.

[@Alex_Klettgau_BBQ]

Great video, now during the Black Weeks on Amazon I also want to buy an Arcade1 and do the mod. Unfortunately, the parts you indicate on the website are not sent to Germany, as I have seen. Do you have an alternative for this on Amazon or Ali that I can order? I would like to run this with a mini PC that I already have. Thank you very much in advance!

[@Dzey]

What Batocera Image is this? How big 1tb?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Dzey dark games, has more themes in the options as well. 1tb

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

@@ShowtimeGaming101 You did not answered his question. What version of Batocera is this?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Dzey the image is batocera. If you’re referring to the theme, that would be dark games. If you’re referring to the version it’s v40.

[@TheGaryNinja]

I use the specialty cables but i used an old raspberry pi, and not getting any sound. Any troubleshooting for this?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@TheGaryNinja most likely your settings. What image are you using?

[@emmanuellokoka9326]

Do you play Halo with the arcade joysticks or the sinden light guns or you plug in another USB joypad ?

[@MrSlowestD16]

Either should work, the joy sticks are recognized as controllers in batocera, it's just a standard computer, no arcade1up stuff is active really when using the mini-PC. You're not using the original games or software or any of it, just using the controls and the screen. None of the processing power. Or you can just plug a USB joypad into the computer directly, it still has standard USB ports on it. No different than using batocera on a normal PC if you use a controller. As for whether you can use light guns with Halo in batocera? I don't think so, but maybe. You're short many buttons if you do that.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@emmanuellokoka9326 wireless Xbox controller is ideal

[@DerekMatthews]

Can you show the mapping of the guns?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@DerekMatthews just plug it in and shoot. If a game needs to be mapped, you’ll have to do it in the retroarch settings. Otherwise it’s not really that necessary.

[@DerekMatthews]

@ShowtimeGaming101 and where did you get them guns? Do you have a link plz?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ sindenlightgun.com

[@jeffc4399]

Where are the light guns from? Do they have feedback?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@jeffc4399 Sinden light guns. There’s with and without recoil.

[@Tzelt24]

On the menu, is there a way to change the icon pictures and symbols? Not a big fan of the console icons used. Would rather it have a more retro look.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Tzelt24 yes definitely many themes to choose from in the settings

[@Tzelt24]

@ShowtimeGaming101 thanks for the feedback. That helps steer me more into the direction of getting this!

[@firstechsolutions8713]

What theme you got on there?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@firstechsolutions8713 the one you see is dark games, but there’s also the original, artflix, and remix

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

You can add more themes by downloading them from Batocera itself.

[@nickyscarfo1]

I can't find the website , no searches show up.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@nickyscarfo1 link is in the description. Refer to this below. www.ShowtimeArcadeMods.com

[@meave2712]

Is there a way to see what games are included or at least comparison between the Raspberry to the PC? I want to buy but I need to make sure the game I want are included. Thanks!

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@meave2712 I’d recommend contacting them here. They’re very responsive. showtimearcademods.com/pages/contact

[@GrupoSentenciadeWKGN]

Does it have Run And Gun 2 the Konami Basketball game?

[@noobfishing101]

Will this work on the “simpsons” 1up arcade???

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@noobfishing101 yes definitely 👍

[@jcapps2771]

But do you have to drill? The video with 4 player shows that.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ you don’t have to drill. It’s only if you’d like to add more buttons. I prefer to have at least 6 buttons for the first 2 players since 6 buttons is required for most fighting style games such as street fighter. You can always add Bluetooth controllers and use those to play the games that require more buttons. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo pro controllers, 8bitdo, and virtually any Bluetooth controller will work.

[@edwardgalicia1500]

I have the single wall mounted arcade 1up street fighter 2 arcade. Is there one made for that version?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@edwardgalicia1500 yes! check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnbGamyrpcdrirssi=Pd5ywGqy9IxmthFQ

[@DigitalVersionOfMe]

How did you light up the marquee? What size are the screws ok at 1 min of the video? The 4 screws.. lost mine

[@grgmj1980]

Do the Arcade versions of NFL blitz work and run well?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@grgmj1980 runs flawless. With late hits

[@TheBigb1973]

You maybe running n64 blitz but i know that The N100 processor does not run Blitz Arcade well; you will get sound stuttering. You need a mini PC with a 10th-generation(or higher) i5 or i7 to run Blitz on MAME. Believe me; I tried four different PCs. Even my gaming laptop with an i7 5th generation would not run MAME Blitz without annoying sound stutters.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@ without even overlocking, it runs flawless here with no sound stutters. 99, golden and 2k. Consider changing the emulators and see what version of MAME you’re running. There are many settings that can be adjusted to fix these issues

[@TheBigb1973]

@ShowtimeGaming101 i would love to see that in action. I'm running the latest mame version I've tried several others on multiple pcs. If blitz on mame runs flawless on an N100 (on medium settings in the dip switches) cpu then I'm an idiot. Lol. I'd love to see this in action.

[@grgmj1980]

@@TheBigb1973 thank you for the advice, a demo of the game would be awesome.

[@thealbion73]

Do You send to EU (Poland)? Do You sell it with EU (not UK, but EU) plugs to the wall? If not, can I connect it like in the video, but the last cable (the one outside cabinet) connect with EU plug to 240V in EU wall? Thanks in advance - Peter

[@66banjoke]

i got a arcade cabinet running on raspberry pi 3 batocera but want to exchange it to raspberry pi4 dont now how?? just plug the sd card from the 3 int the 4 ??

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@66banjoke just get a pi5 at that point. You’ll need a new sd card as the image must be different

[@Isaiah650]

Sorry if the question is stupid but can i hook up one of these like a plu n play for a tv?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Isaiah650 yes you definitely can.

[@Isaiah650]

@ShowtimeGaming101 any good direction you can send me to so I can get started? Thx for the response by the way. Love your videos

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Isaiah650 the site sells a plug n play mini pc. It comes with the power supply and hdmi. All you’d have to do is plug in the power supply, connect the hdmi to the tv and play.

[@peterstaklis3712]

This guy sounds just like the actor Robert Woods of Casino fame.

[@peterstaklis3712]

I meant James Woods

[@GamesSniper-]

Why did you set the first player controller twice and the second player once? Does this solve the encryption chip problems?

[@JonE5FPV]

no links for any of the components?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@JonE5FPV it’s in the description. kit is found at www.ShowtimeArcadeMods.com

[@sh0cktim3]

Maybe a dumb question, but does the original Arcade 1up game still work with mod? Wanna do this, but really enjoy playing Marvel vs Capcom 2 online.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@sh0cktim3 unfortunately it will not

[@LaughingxClouds]

I also have MVC 2 cab, cool mod. Maybe I need to get a cheap cabinet to try this.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@LaughingxClouds it’ll work but you’ll lose online function.

[@grgmj1980]

Can you use this setup with a Mvsx Neo Geo cab

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@grgmj1980 you should be able to. The special cables are tailored directly for a1up but the mini pc and controls will work the same way

[@cameranmanner4701]

You should include a 8 way to 4 way adapter for the joystick. Any game using 4 way joystick will play horribly with a 8 way joystick.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@cameranmanner4701 all joysticks come 8-way with a restrictor gate that allows you to switch to 4-way whenever you’d like. We’ve also done a video on how to switch with the press of a button using the grs thunderstick.

[@cameranmanner4701]

@ShowtimeGaming101 yes, if you go from 8 to 4 way and vice versa it seems inconvenient when changing manually. I know motorized version is available, but for cost reasons it would not be package in your kit. If you make surface mount removable 8 way to 4 adapter (plate) included, it the would help some customers who don't want to install the GRS for cost reasons, the adapter would be good option.

[@TheBigb1973]

Can we just buy the cables?

[@Lasmusic559]

Is tekken 1 - 3 MAME on the Pc, and if not, can it be added?

[@mguzm12]

Need to sell the cables separate so we can buy them without the pi.

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

Amazon has them

[@greggruzdis2013]

Does it have Star Wars Trilogy on it?

[@jorux3946]

whats the model of the mini pc?

[@Simmosa]

How do you connect the light guns? USB?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@Simmosa yes correct. USB directly into the mini pc. That easy

[@tc-yq2cb]

where do you get the encoders?? because at the beginning, there isn't encoder when you started dismantle it.

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@tc-yq2cb it is included in the set with the new joysticks and buttons

[@DaveWatts540]

i need those light up buttons for my cabinets

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

Who supports the mini pc if Batocera stops working? Also... does the mini pc comes with all the games?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@edwinbaezjr.945 I’d contact the team through the help tab on the website. They would better assist you here

[@Dutchzilla-San]

European version available?

[@Antzmacadamia]

not the cheapest, but yeah you've added full capabilities.

[@ien2023]

Mini PC $299, Sindin light gun x2 $300 =$600

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@ien2023 Get this setup without light guns and a pi5 for $249. There are many variants to choose from. Get the mini pc with a 1tb drive it’ll definitely be more. Light guns can be purchased from Sinden directly for $100 each without recoil. $150 with recoil. Also the inlet switch is in the link posted. It Comes with the mod kits.

[@jcapps2771]

Why do I need to drill on a Simpsons 4 player?

[@circlecityzombie]

He said easiest n cheapest

[@dj.excess]

@@ShowtimeGaming101do u need to shut down properly on the Pi5 like you do mini pc, or can u just shut off?

[@ShowtimeGaming101]

@@dj.excess always recommended to shut down safely as shown towards the end of the video.

[@arturstein1761]

15 Minutes muhaha 😂😂😂😂

[@Joz3d]

Yeah, "easiest mod that anyone can do in 15 mins", then proceeds to show 30 minute video process with dozens of wires everywhere frankenstein completely replacing guts of machine with new hardware that has it's own caveats to how it works! 😂 Yeah, "way easier" than just soft-modding Retroarch on there. 🙄

[@playbookshowme484]

Best version of this 1up mod is don't even waste money on a 1up!

[@Darkseid001]

Brah 😂

[@crydevoe]

This is not easy what so ever WTF dude.... I'm super freaking lost

[@arcadeguy781]

Same

[@arubial1229]

Lol this couldn’t be any simpler

[@edwinbaezjr.945]

Plenty of videos out there.