Arcade1Up Mod: 20" LCD replacement and lit Marquee

It's a little later than I intended, but here is an update video showing my Arcade1up Mod with 20" LCD, lit Marquee replacement and more.
* Sorry for the constant dog barking in the background
Lit Marquee: www.thearcadega...
TrickleStar Power Strip: www.amazon.com...
URBEST Male Power Socket 10A 250V Inlet Module Plug 5A Fuse Switch: www.amazon.com...
Power Switch - KNACRO 16mm Chassis Switch www.amazon.com...

[@nickgeurtsen]

This is one of the nicest mods i've seen. Good stuff.

[@BrianWahoff]

Thanks! the larger and higher quality display makes a huge difference and I am a big fan of BigBox/Launchbox as a game launcher. It takes more setup then a retropi, but I like the additional flexibility.

[@thev1010]

@@BrianWahoff I realize this is late as heck... What monitor did you use?

[@BrianWahoff]

@@thev1010 It was a Dell 2007FPB that I acquired through my day job, we process and refurbish old IT assets for resale. I picked the monitor because it fit in the chassis without having to make the cabinet wider and had a 1600x1200 resolution

[@OLAF704]

VERY clean setup on the cabinet and great narration. Thumbs up 👍

[@bluefrog85]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!! Definitely using your idea of the power strip!! I came here to see what it looked like with the 20" monitor and got more than I needed which was awesome!

[@DJ_Blaker]

Looks awesome! Love 20" screen and how everything turns on with one switch!

[@metallica5680]

Looks super kool 👍 I also ordered a lit marquee from Scott as well placed my order on 3/1/19 and I’m still waiting for it to come

[@BrianWahoff]

Yeah it looks like he got slammed with orders and he's still getting caught up. Be patient and hang in there. It's worth the wait

[@metallica5680]

Brian Wahoff believe me I’m trying to be patient I’m just really excited to get it it’s the last thing I need to complete the mods on my street fighter machine

[@NIVO1972]

Very clean upgrade, well done sir!

[@FlyFreshTaDef]

That thing is super clean bro great job!

[@TurnOneOver]

Outstanding....I am thinking about getting into the arcade1up world...and this vid is awesome...thanks for doing this!

[@arcadewill7011]

Great job on your Arcade1up mod.

[@ricosmemoirs9171]

Brian, freakin' awesome man! The bezel came out great. Thanks also for the idea on the power strip as I had been looking for something just like this. Doesn't that Dell monitor make a big difference in gameplay compared to the original 17"? Launchbox setup looks great too.😉

[@BrianWahoff]

Yes, the stock display is OK, but the 2007fp is a beautiful and bright display - even though it is over 12 years old. My only (slight) complaint is the 16ms pixel refresh rate, which can cause some ghosting in FMV sequences.

[@djd-cepticon7215]

Very clean mod, good job👌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Serial_Thrilla]

VERY CLEAN!

[@ryanvalley1893]

Looks amazing!

[@matts1098]

Very nice!! Great work!! Gave me a few more ideas

[@rathv964]

Looks amazing my friend, you have inspired me!

[@Brazconj]

Very Clean Job good Video 👍

[@snakefriendsandcompany]

Nice work.

[@zeelong1589]

Really nice mod! Great job! 👍

[@gibsonplayer8]

Nice work. I too will be using my pc for all the games I play. I follow the 1 button to power up the pc, but how does it work to power down? Normally with Windows, you have to use a mouse and hover over the shut down command. Is it safe to shut down like this? If I am missing something, please explain. Thank you.

[@BrianWahoff]

Thanks! It is definitely safe. Starting with Windows 7, Windows can react to presses of the chassis power button. You can control what Windows does when detecting a chassis power button press by going into Power Options in the Control Panel. You have a choice between Sleep, Hibernate, Shutdown Your PC, or Do Nothing. I use shutdown which does the same thing as going into the Start Menu and selecting Shutdown. Depending on your hardware and it's support of Advanced Power Management you could potentially use Sleep or Hibernate to get the computer back to a playable state faster.

[@javiles2331]

Clean setup!!

[@bonexdaddy5770]

Awesome mod man

[@sgawnmiller3958]

Love it

[@joeellis3971]

This looks amazing, can you post a link to the cut off switch you mounted on the top.. I love everything about your mod and gonna try to replicate that portion of it. So smooth

[@BrianWahoff]

Sure thing www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT3277L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I also added it to the video description

[@johnnygalvan845]

Nice job! Which frontend software you're using?

[@BrianWahoff]

It is launchbox running in bigbox mode. I spent a lot of time optimizing the windows boot process

[@depht]

Amazing job, thank you for the inspiration. What do you use the second button on the front for? One is for coins (I’m assuming), the other is for?

[@BrianWahoff]

depends on the emulator. for some it's just an extra button, in mame it loads up the service menu

[@djkizone]

this is a great set up! What monitor did you use, or would a 20in tv with hdmi word as well?

[@BrianWahoff]

I harvested the LCD panel out of a Dell 2007fp PC monitor. A 20 in TV panel could work as well, but you might have to remove the plastic housing

[@edstar83]

Watching this on my HP DC7800.

[@r1skt8k3r]

Great vid!!! I have everything to mod my kid’s arcade cabinet but I just need someone to do it!!! I’m not a handy fellow!!! LOL

[@BrianWahoff]

Thanks for the comments! here's my recommendation - get the rpi up and working first before you put it in the cabinet. You may have to rebind buttons once you get the buttons wired into the USB encoders, but the project is simpler if you break it into two: 1. creating a retropi; 2. connecting that retropi to the arcade 1up monitor and controls. I think many first time modders try to do it all at once and it makes troubleshooting harder. If you have a known good retropi install, any issues you run into after putting it in the cabinet are likely due to physical issues with the wiring.

[@lukeman42]

Good evening Brian..great job on your mods ...tomorrow I am installing 20 monitor dell 2007fpb I plugged in tonight and adjusted setting on monitor do I need to change any settings in raspberry pie ? and what is best monitor settings for best picture ?

[@jdestroyer9721]

Any tips on bezel work because I also would like to add a 20 inch dell screen but my woodwork skills are horrible

[@johnnypena3562]

jdestroyer97 Tulsa Arcades has a 20 inch dell monitor kit that includes a mount, bezel, and plexiglass. It’s an expensive route but it doesn’t require any woodworking skills. I ordered it since I don’t have the tools required to make my own. www.tulsaarcades.com/store/p26/Arcade1upMonitorUpgradeKit.html#/

[@alexanderrowe2581]

Again, great job on this! Could you post a link to the type of paint that you used for the black border on your Lexan panel? Thanks!

[@BrianWahoff]

It was basic flat black krylon spray paint that you can find in any hardware store. www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-Colormaster-Flat-Black/17211043 My wife is an artist, so we have lots of paints on hand. After I cut the lexan to fit the case, I taped it against the LCD Bezel (with the LCD installed) and marked the corners of the LCD display panel on lexan using a marker. Then I used a scoring knife and straight edge to cut the protective paper off the lexan. Once done I spray painted the exposed pieces. When fully dry I flipped over the panel (so the painted side faces the bezel) and removed all the protective paper

[@NickVasallo]

@@BrianWahoff just saw this, awesome. How did you create the bezel?

[@theonlykinggoose5502]

How does it power up I just got Dell 1703fp monitor and don't understand how it would turn on and off

[@Spawn-wt6ul]

Excellent work Sir! I’m probably going to message you to ask some more questions if you’re okay with that.

[@waynecastillo4606]

Do you have trouble with the screen being dim compared to the original 1 up screen. Anyway to increase the brightness. The dvi converter wont let you in this monitor.

[@BrianWahoff]

No - as you can see in the video, the screen is nice and bright. I did keep the monitor's calibration control buttons attached to the display so I could adjust brightness/contrast if needed. I basically cut them out of the plastic frame using a dremel

[@CBR4Hondo]

Did you use the 2007fp? If so I have the exact 4:3 monitor and love it. Can you go into detail about your bezel? I just used black vinyl but it looks so so on my arcade 1up. Nice work!!

[@BrianWahoff]

Yup i have the exact same monitor. I was on the hunt for a 19 or 20 inch monitor that supported 1600x1200. To make it fit I removed the outer plastic casing from the monitor. For the glass bezel cover I cut a piece of lexan to 17 5/8 x 17 5/8 and drilled the mounting holes through the glass and bezel. I left the protective paper on the lexan, laid it on the bezel and then marked off where the inner LCD panel edges were. Next I removed the protective paper from the back, leaving the paper where the LCD panel would shine through. Then I spray painted the glass using a matte black paint. Once dry I removed the remaining protective paper and screwed the lexan to the bezel. You can do the same with plexiglass, but I've always preferred lexan for display covers

[@CBR4Hondo]

Brian Wahoff great idea to paint it! And thx for the info

[@BrianWahoff]

@@katmarie7102 It's not too bad, I watched one of those "how to repair dell lcd" videos to get some ideas. This wasn't the exact video, but it does go through the basics of how to get the panel apart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImkgquteLmoq6s Essentially you'll need to separate the front and back plastic housings. I knew I wasn't keeping the plastic housing, so I wasn't too careful getting it apart. You can use a putty knife or thinner butter knife to carefully separate the two plastic layers.

[@waynegatling7420]

Awesome I'm looking into getting the same machine first things first I want to put in a bigger monitor like yours as well is there anyway you can provide me with the work you've done replacing yours????

[@alexanderrowe2581]

Excellent job! You have inspired me to mod my new MK II cabinet. I just ordered and received a Dell 2007fp, but it says 2007fpb on the back. Would you happen to know if those two models are the same? Thanks.

[@BrianWahoff]

I'm not 100% sure, but I found a few references that indicated that the fpb was sold via business channels and fp was sold to consumers. They look to be the same monitor otherwise

[@dsmerjosh5]

I to bought that monitor they are the exact same. Did you end up getting yours installed?

[@VeritasInsights]

Total cost including original cabinet + mods? Beautiful by the way.

[@BrianWahoff]

Probably more than my wife would like *grin*. Now that I've worked my way through this once I think I could do all of it for under $700 including the PC. Now that I'm comfortable with the construction and how it all works together I'd probably build one from scratch so that it could be tailored to my preferences.

[@so.calcat6476]

is there a particular reason on why you removed the back plastic cover from the Monitor?

[@BrianWahoff]

You don't necessarily have to, but it pushes the monitor back from the glass further. You can also get light bleed on the sides and top if you don't seal off the led strip for the lit marquee completely.

[@so.calcat6476]

@@BrianWahoff I see. I thought you removed the Monitors back cover for cooling purposes... I'm also going to install a Dell 2007FPb 20" Monitor on my SF-2 Cabinet.. I really don't want to destroy by cutting the original 17" Monitor Wood Frame holder just in case I ever decide to put the original Monitor back into the Cabinet.. What I'm going to do instead is to custom make a peace of 1/2 Black Acrylic for the Monitor Frame, along with Acrylic holders to hold the Monitor in place.. That being said. I'll see how it turns out once I'm done installing the 20" Monitor... PS here are some pic's of how I custom made the Section "J" Panel from my Arcade1Up SF-2 Cabinet... img18126.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25604_20190303_054923_122_1097lo.jpg img18127.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25606_20190303_054614_122_373lo.jpg img18116.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25607_20190302_054721_122_117lo.jpg img18127.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25608_20190303_064203_122_413lo.jpg img18105.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25609_20190303_065048_122_453lo.jpg

[@BrianWahoff]

@@so.calcat6476 I also cut a 1/2 piece of wood (MDF actually), and for the same reasons. If something ever happens to this monitor, I have the option of going back to stock. After you finish the monitor frame I'd love to see pics of the finished product. The front panel looks great! I considered installing my amp in the panel but chose the top mount option because I have lots of little nieces and nephews that I didn't want messing with the audio. Are you happy with the audio output from the two front mounted speakers? I might do that if I have a chance to mod another cabinet.

[@so.calcat6476]

@@BrianWahoff That's good that you didn't mess around with the original monitor wood panel. I'll make sure to share Pictures once I complete the monitor project. :) I hear you about about the placement of your AMP due to the little ones. I'm very happy with the sound that's coming out from the two speakers. It's 1000 times better than the original speaker that came with the cab. :) I think you should definitely go with mounting the speakers in the same location if you were to buy a second cabinet... In case your wondering what speakers I installed in the cabinet here is the link if your interested... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HWF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 PS I also bought my two (SF-2 & 12 in 1) lit Marquees from The Arcade Game Factory. I really dig them :) ...

[@popeye7833]

Hello ! I have the same Arcade 1UP , where did you get the 20 inch screen please , i would like to put a PC inside , what kind of Systems game are you using please

[@dannyhen1]

Hi Brian awesome work . What was the measurements and thickness of the plexiglass you used?

[@BrianWahoff]

It was an 18in x 24in x 0.093in sheet of Lexan. Plexi would work as well, but I preferred lexan's durability around little kids

[@NickVasallo]

@@BrianWahoff awesome mod, i wanna do the same on my TMNT cab, is the lexan exactly 18"x24"? No extra cutting needed? Also, how did you get the black border? Did you just measure a square and tape off?

[@BrianWahoff]

@@NickVasallo I did have to cut the lexan to fit. I used the original bezel and plexi as a template to get the dimensions. The black border was done by marking off the monitor dimensions and spray painting the back of the lexan panel. I did two coats of spray paint to ensure a solid finish. Spraying it on the back of the lexan makes it look shiny instead of a flat or matte. Use the top of the bezel as your fixed reference point to center the glass.

[@waynegatling7420]

After that I want detail information on the one button power off and on switch lol thanks a lot

[@waynecastillo4606]

What did you have your monitor set at with brightness and contrast or you left it at stock

[@BrianWahoff]

when I start with a new display I set the settings back to defaults and then use software calibration tools to tweak brightness, contrast, and color temps. The one built into windows 10 is pretty good for general applications.

[@waynecastillo4606]

@@BrianWahoff ok thanks

[@Funcoland]

How did you mount the plexi glass? I mounted the monitor in already not sure if I was suppose to do the plexi glass for the monitor first

[@BrianWahoff]

I pre-drilled holes in the plexi and the bezel before I mounted the monitor in the cabinet using the original monitor panel for positioning. I attached the plexi to the bezel in order to mask off the LCD panel edges, then I removed the plexi, scored the plexi and painted it. Once dried, I re-attached the plexi before mounting both it and the bezel in the cabinet. While you could do it later, you'll likely get sawdust on the inside of the plexi in the process.

[@STAiNLESS_CORE]

think I'm going to be asking you a LOT of questions over next few days :)) MUCH appreciated for your help.. 1. which HDMI LCD Controller Board did you use?

[@BrianWahoff]

You don't need one for the Dell panel. You can use an hdmi to dvi cable. Keep in mind that the 2007fp does not support hdcp so sources that require it (like a ps3) will not work

[@STAiNLESS_CORE]

@@BrianWahoff thanks again, no it will purely be running from pc only. 2. What controller board did you use to wire up the buttons?

[@BrianWahoff]

@@STAiNLESS_CORE I purchased one of those arcade kits on Amazon that came with it's own encoders: www.amazon.com/dp/B06WGX76HT/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zYUYCb0VWWQVS These are seen as generic USB joysticks in retropie and windows

[@eltoro98xboxlive]

What model monitor is that? It fits perfectly

[@BrianWahoff]

It's a Dell 2007fpb. The 2007fp is basically the same monitor for the home market. The fpb was the business variation

[@eltoro98xboxlive]

I ended finding that exact model for 30$ 🥳

[@chucksgrace3225]

How do you get your frontend to load so quickly? I've tried all the options to set my frontend (hyperspin) to high priority but it still takes about 15 seconds to load after windows starts. Very annoying.

[@BrianWahoff]

I'm constantly tweaking the setup to trim down the boot time, but the basic process was this: 1. Make sure OS and launcher are running from SSD rather than a platter drive 2. Trim down the boot process by disabling unnecessary services and startup applications (easier to do in a single purpose cabinet than in a general purpose PC) 3. Use Bsetshell (bb4win.sourceforge.net/bblean/) to replace the default windows explorer shell with your launcher I did a few other things to make the boot process cleaner (like disabling the windows 10 boot logo), but it doesn't impact the startup time. step 2 can take some trial and error. I think I rebooted the machine 30-35 times before I was happy with the setup and everything I needed to load started up automatically. Even though I play a lot of PC games via Steam, I decided to not run steam at boot time as the boot speed and lower memory usage was worth it. Replacing the explorer shell with hyperspin/bigbox can trim a bunch of time (10-15 sec in my case), but can be a hassle when you need to exit the launcher and get back into "regular windows". And depending on your hardware, you may need to create a batch file to run not only your game launcher, but also load hardware utilities (joy2key, ledblinky, device management tools, etc).

[@chucksgrace3225]

Where do you get your buttons and wiring for the momentary switch? Thanks

[@BrianWahoff]

I probably could have DIY the switch cheaper than this, but I purchased a KNACRO 16mm Chassis Switch from amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT3277L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The arcade buttons were one of those all-in-one kits from amazon as well: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGX76HT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I did replace the joystick ball tops for bat tops and put 2lb sanwa spring in them to make them tighter.

[@thegweet23]

Can you explain how you wired the surge protector to the Male Power Socket?

[@BrianWahoff]

I can do one better, here is the video I used to wire it up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWW5mZ6dppl9e8k

[@kjmullinz]

Whay brand/model lcd are you using, and is 20" as big as it gets in the arcade1up (not counting widescreen)?

[@BrianWahoff]

It's a Dell 2007fpb. I work for an IT recycling company and was able to get it through my work. As far as larger monitors, a 20" is about the largest you can fit in the arcade1up cabinet without a much more involved mod. There is barely any bezel on the left and right as it is.

[@kjmullinz]

@@BrianWahoff thank you! So what places do you recommend for buying a good lit marquee kit? ...sorry, I forgot to ask this earlier.

[@BrianWahoff]

@@kjmullinz Here's the one I purchased: www.thearcadegamefactory.com/store/store.php?crn=548&rn=657&action=show_detail Read the description though, as he got overwhelmed with orders and now does them in batches.

[@MarkFryGuitar]

If you’re replacing the 1up Arcade LCD monitor 📺 then wouldn’t it make sense just buying a template cabinet from Bitcade!? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BrianWahoff]

Purchasing a kit is certainly an option. For me, I already owned the sf cabinet before I decided to mod it. Now that I am more comfortable working with the wiring that makes an arcade cabinet work I'm more likely to go the full DIY route on future projects.

[@MarkFryGuitar]

Cool look forward to the future mod! 👍

[@hugoduarte4793]

what are you using to run the games? retropie?

[@BrianWahoff]

Nope it's running an HP desktop machine with a Core 2 Duo CPU and windows 10 and Launchbox. The second half of the video shows the wiring and how it's all setup. Most of the games are emulated using the main windows emulator (Mame32, Snes9x, gens, etc).

[@chumpboy13]

what 20 inch monitor did you use? model number and where to purchase please.

[@BrianWahoff]

I mentioned this in a few other comments as well, but this is a refurbished Dell 2007FP that I purchased directly through my employeer. You can find this model in many places like ebay and refurbished electronics sites like amazon and newegg: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=dell+2007fp&_frs=1 You can save some money by picking one missing the stand as you won't need it. I like the 2007fp because it has a 1600x1200 native resolution which is hard to find in displays under 21 inches. Just keep in mind that it is an older display and does not support HDCP, so it won't work with sources that require HDCP support (PS3, PS4)

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Isn’t that bad to leave you’re pc open like that? Like if dust or hair gets in there isn’t that bad?

[@BrianWahoff]

In most "real" arcade cabinets the boards are installed straight to the frame without a case at all.. You can always unplug, take some compressed air and blow out the case from time to time

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Brian Wahoff Yeah true.

[@popeye7833]

nice job ! do you have any link for the screen please !

[@BrianWahoff]

The monitor was a used DELL 2007FPB LCD monitor that I got through my day job. These were very popular monitors when they came out and there are a lot of them on Ebay and other liquidation sites. The Dell 2007FP LCD monitor is basically the exact same monitor as well, the FPB was sold to businesses and FP was sold direct to consumers.

[@lyndonalvarez2684]

How does it look with newer games being played that have a wider aspect ratio?

[@BrianWahoff]

games letterbox if they require 16x9 aspect ratio, but most of the PC games still support 4x3 aspect ratios

[@lyndonalvarez2684]

@@BrianWahoff thanks for the speedy reply! Did you have a link to the monitor?

[@davidoswald2155]

I need to figure out how to make mine work like that. I don't want my computer to just shut off , do you have a link to a tutorial on setting it up to shutdown gradually like yours does ?

[@BrianWahoff]

honestly most of it is done by wiring the power switch into the motherboard of my PC. Then in windows you can control what happens when the power button is pressed. For a tutorial on how to wire your arcade button into your power switch check out this gameroomsolutions video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7dpWabpLtrkM0

[@joeellis3971]

@@BrianWahoff can you wire the master off switch with using a pandora vs using a pc...

[@BrianWahoff]

@@joeellis3971 I don't have a pandora's box to test this, but according to www.reddit.com/r/Arcade1Up/comments/avjr4s/pandoras_box_6_powerswitch/ the arcade 1 up power switch can turn the pandora's box on and off. if you used the same power strip that I used and plugged the pandora's box into the control port, it would work the same way

[@bkoi9056]

i love this theme, any chance you can tell me witch one it is for bigbox?

[@BrianWahoff]

Sure thing - it is CriticalZoneV2- BlueBox_BackgroundFanartOnly forums.launchbox-app.com/topic/34167-criticalzone-criticalzone-bluebox/?tab=comments#comment-209527 and I use the Vertical Wheel 3 view for games list

[@buntholkim2981]

@@BrianWahoff super appreciated man. love big-box but good 4x3 themes have been a ruff hunt. thanks again.

[@buntholkim2981]

@@BrianWahoff 2 more questions? i'm assuming you used custom videos in place of screenshots or gameplay video? and how'd did you suppress the box art. really love the way you have it setup and for the life of me i can't get it to be even close.

[@BrianWahoff]

@@buntholkim2981 Most of the videos came from emumovies - you'll have to get a membership there in order to download more than a couple movies from them: emumovies.com

[@shinjikazama6441]

taking a raspberry pi 3B out of a arcade1up to add a PC could you walk me through and tell me how to hook the PC up to the arcade1up thank you

[@BrianWahoff]

If you have already modded your cabinet to work with a Pi, then all you have to do is plug the PC into the monitor interface card (HDMI, DVI or VGA). ETA Prime has a video showing an example setup here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6nnXVjnKimsKM). However, getting a PC configured with all the emulators and roms takes more work and there are lots of different approaches. You have different choices of operating system (Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Linux), different choices of launchers (Hyperspin, Attract Mode, Launchbox, Emulation Station), and different emulators for each platform. You will likely also have to track down the roms for the games you want to play - though some will be on the retropie you are replacing. I went with Windows 10 + Launchbox + all the emulators and games. Prior to Arcade1up, I already invested a bunch of time getting Launchbox tweaked the way I wanted it. If starting from scratch you should look at Recalbox, a distribution similar to RetroPie but fully working on a traditional x86 PC. You'll lose access to Steam based games, but it provides a complete setup similar to RetroPie. ETA Prime has a video on getting that setup on a basic PC as well (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIS7o4GlpNeJfdU) . If you want to go the windows route but find the launcher / emulator / rom configuration daunting, then take a look at curated setups like CP78. I'll warn you now that going the PC route takes a lot more work than the RetroPie option, but if you are frustrated by the limited performance of the Pi and wanting to play more modern games then I think a PC provides the greatest flexibility.

[@najimboussaid2132]

How did you connect the jostick and the buttons ?

[@BrianWahoff]

I used a kit from amazon that included the USB zero delay button controllers and all the necessary wiring. Those boards then connect to the PC/RPi using USB type B to A cables and are treated as USB game controllers in windows and retropie.

[@BrianWahoff]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGX76HT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Here's the kit I used

[@najimboussaid2132]

@@BrianWahoff thanks !!

[@kevinthorn9672]

So you put your small pc inside of it?

[@BrianWahoff]

Essentially. I wanted more cpu power and flexibility than what a raspberry pi would provide

[@Swellingterror]

Nice job man! Very clean looking! Feel free to check out my mod i have done and let me know if you get any ideas from them, thanks!

[@BrianWahoff]

Thanks, I used your monitor mount video as inspiration when I redid mine. This hobby can get expensive so l appreciate how you've focused on how to improve your cab on a budget

[@Swellingterror]

Brian Wahoff very cool to hear friend! Hope it helped you out and saved you some money in the mean time

[@javiles2331]

How you eliminated the windows intro?

[@BrianWahoff]

There are a few different ways to do this, depending on the version of windows. In Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can use msconfig to turn off the GUI boot setting. In Windows 10 there is a similar function, but it is referred to as Unbranded Boot and can be controlled via the Windows Control Panel (docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/enterprise/unbranded-boot)

[@gamedude6322]

How did you wire the power button into the mother board? I thought Dell and HP had proprietary power switch. Can you show how you wired it ? I am putting a pc into my cabinet.

[@BrianWahoff]

Honestly the method used is specific to each motherboard. Try to find the service manual or Technical Reference Guide for the computer in question and look for schematics for the motherboard header that runs to the power switch. On my board they were labeled POW+ and GND and PS LED+ and PS LED- . The HP button attempts to change the LED color based on system state, but my replacement switch doesn't support that. I debated running the PS LED power through a separate breadboard, but in testing it worked fine using the motherboard header.

[@MrRgarcia112]

What frontend are u using?

[@BrianWahoff]

I'm using launchbox/ bigbox as the launcher

[@MrRgarcia112]

@@BrianWahoff thanks, looks very nice with that big screen 👍

[@javiles2331]

How did you remove the windows intro logo?

[@BrianWahoff]

From a feature of Windows 10 called "Unbranded Boot" docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/enterprise/unbranded-boot