Easiest DIY Arcade EVER - Part 3 - Everything Else

[@Mirecetadepancom]

Congrats! What a nice setup and a well made miniseries...

[@TheVulgrOne]

This is the first time I've watched a "DIY" series from start to finish. Great job!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks!

[@byseven]

2 years ago we built one machine with your help !!!! and we still playing with it !!!! Thanks a lot .

[@megafonural]

I love when something with the word "easiest" in the title introduces dozen of tools you should have to build :D Quite inspiring, though. Thanks for the video!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks! Yeah it's definitely an easy build, just need a few tools lol

[@ien2023]

lol

[@demetergrasseater]

To get any decent-looking build like this, you're going to need a lot of tools. That's just basic logic.

[@akirahinata9085]

thanks ill def keep that under advisement, i do have a router and that molding on there looked goo. they also sell those led strips for 5 bucks each at walmart, was thinkin of grabin a couple of those and seeing if i could save some money on buying pre build led molding but who knows. thanks again =D

[@MotownBatman]

Just watched all 3; I've been wanting to build a cabinet for 2 decades. Now this is a Sleep basic setup my kiddos would love! Maybe dad too.. Awesome Job!

[@zeketeccnc1207]

Love the design. It has a cool 70's future vibe, like something out of Logan's Run. Excellent use of OTS material.

[@SpaceInvader78]

So cool. I have flashbacks of spending a roll of quarters and a few hours at the arcades back in the early 80's! That was so fun and this build brings back those really good memories. Thank you sir.

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks for watching!

[@isaacfilm5321]

Dude, I love your simple design for your cabinet. It is simple, yet elegant looking. I would love an arcade machine like that

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks!

[@peter0071000]

Great video Brett. You deserve more views

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thank you, that means a lot.

[@890mikes]

I have watched other videos on how to do this. Yours is by far the "Easiest" Thanks for posting.

[@xersys]

If you want to hide the bezel of the monitor / TV you can use a piece of craft foam core and cut it to size, then put your clear lexan in front of it for an authentic arcade look.

[@kanu_2021]

Very nice arcade dude!!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks!

[@kenpaul9892]

I pretty much duplicated your controller project. BUT, I made it as a countertop controller unit only. Buttons are slightly different layout as too my personal wants. Even painted red as yours. Wife made a few great vinyl decals on her Cricket cutter that really dressed it up. (Pacman/SpaceInvaders/Frogger) I can't see how to attach an image otherwise I would send to you. Really appreciate the time you took to help us all play those great old games. Thanks a lot!

[@bradford4570]

So rad, by far the simplest and the sleekest build I've seen, definitely looks 80s futuristic if that makes sense, I'm diggin it hard

[@76shogun1]

The thumbtack screw covers.......that's that extra touch that made it perfect.

[@uramkris]

Great videos! Well done!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thank you!

[@richarde5718]

When we would refurbish arcade games( smoking was allowed then so the control panels got burned), we used flat head screws for the joy sticks. The panel was then covered in vinyl. Then 1/4" lexan which was bolted right through with 1/8" carriage bolts. The vinyl was cut out with a razor once applied, and hole saws knocked out the spaces for the buttons. This way the graphics on the vinyl were protected and we could just replace the lexan once a year or two. I really appreciate this project I am very inspired to try and build one too.

[@Bretts_Builds]

Very cool insight, definitely have an appreciation for the older cabinets. I would love to build a more authentic one some day. Thank you for watching!

[@richarde5718]

@@Bretts_Builds hey your project is the bomb. Great respect to you for keeping the old arcade game alive and I am very much looking forward to replicating your version this winter

[@tmf866]

On one hand, I like it a lot, and I think the finished product looks great, and actually I wouldn't replace the vinyl. It has a fantastic 80s arcade vibe going for it as it is. On the other hand, if I was doing something like this, I'd make it possible to remove the screen and in fact the entire front plate it's in, because that screen won't last forever and when it dies you may not get one of the same size to replace it, and you don't want to have to tear the whole unit apart when you do that.

[@matto2293]

I have never seen more of an aversion to a tape measure on a diy build. Nice project.

[@BillBene67]

Fantastic work man..wow..Looks great!

[@cqfishbrain7437]

You should mount some auto style speakers under the screen in that open space...that would look awesome!!! Great project...loved all 3 vids! thanks

[@aaronlucianravenwoodbvlgar9966]

I like it 2, Brett.. I'm gonna give it a go. If I had to critic my own build. The monitor. It would have to be 32inch + as where I live a 20inch is relatively the same $ as a 40' and the sides of the box ... an extra 2" wider ..,. Many thanx Brett

[@robermix33]

wonderful work, you are special. Congratulations

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Great job!

[@mattatkinson5187]

Way Cool! I might have to make this myself. Great Job!

[@michaelgonzalez3518]

Just jumped from 2 to 3 video, part 2 was great I think part 3 will be better. :)

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Wait until... _part 4._

[@davidoswald2155]

Very cool project , thanks for sharing, I plan on building one myself after the holidays.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Like the design. Well done.

[@henrycharles2489]

Once you get new speakers, you should take them apart, drill two holes under the monitor, and mount them in the holes with a speaker grill in the front. That would probably make it sound a lot better.

[@mikem8145]

Great project!

[@michaelgonzalez3518]

I died for some reason when you used the scrap wood and cut it to make the word crap haha.

[@akirahinata9085]

really like this cabinet, I've been wanting to make cabinets for years, I think this will be my first. Seems like a good place to start. I have all the tools for sure and I def know the electronics part, my only concern is the construction of the cabinet lol I've had little experience using these tools to construct anything. If anyone has any other suggestions or other videos to recommend Id greatly appreciate it. Great vid Brett, thanks for the help! :)

[@Bretts_Builds]

Glad you liked the videos! I would be happy to help along the way if you run into any snags. Let me know how the build goes!

[@akirahinata9085]

@@Bretts_Builds Thanks man i appreciate that. :)

[@akirahinata9085]

@@Bretts_Builds One question I have is if maybe you have a list of wood I could get? like a "starter pack" kind of? lol i dont have any wood and you used a lot of different stuff. Also trying to keey cost down. Id like to make multiple cabinets, a more traditional 1 down the line. but yea I Need Wood... figured id feed the trolls a bit, they seem hungry. lol thanks again Brett

[@savecityofheroessavecityof5838]

VERY NICE WOOD WORK YOU GOT GOING THERE.

[@ManfTV]

very good my angel

[@arcadeparty4946]

Love the tin foil tip! Freaking genius!!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Thanks!

[@bland9876]

If you had some kind of way to keep the cable on top of the red part of the base when you're moving in around that would be awesome

[@brendongyde]

Nice video but why were the joy sticks screwed in from the top? I would of screwed them in from the bottom. Most come with mounts allowing you to do this.

[@thirdcoasthustle]

Rad af!

[@DaimonWalker]

Thumbs up for the 'unfortunate' cutting of "scrap" wood. I got ya ;-)

[@Bretts_Builds]

haha thanks for noticing, I like hiding random things in my videos

[@dustinnygard3076]

where do I get that red striped vinyl?

[@Dhennanxne]

3:53 XD he cut of the s so it says CRAP! HAHA

[@samus8430]

Cool!

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

That is a clever build but, the real question everyone is asking. Whats up what with that button configuration?

[@dentertainmentgamestudio2792]

Where can I find pexi glass

[@xChubaludx]

Out of curiosity, why are your joysticks angled? Love the build by the way

[@Bretts_Builds]

Hey thank you! Not enough shoulder room with a 24" width so when there are two people playing it's more comfortable to stand off to the side a little.

[@xChubaludx]

Brett Withjack thank you for the reply, man. Also, one more question, I'm building at arcade too, and I got T molding but the slot I cut is too big, do you have any advice for me to help it stay in?

[@Bretts_Builds]

hmm... I would try some 2 part epoxy for the areas it keeps coming out of

[@mysportbuddies]

Awesome work! How much did spend on thesis project? 👍🏼

[@Bretts_Builds]

Probably close to $200

[@robert0380]

Another idea for the screw heads is to counter-sink them if it bothers you.

[@76shogun1]

Counter sink them into the plexiglass marquee?and then what?the thumbtack covers were genius in that application.

[@outofmymindarcade3932]

It’s not a traditional arcade cabinet but man I really like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@bmikos]

Awesome fat cat!!!

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Was still kinda expecting a card for a part 4 to pop up by the end.

[@TheCarlos1107]

thank you the video. can add more game like mike tyson punch out NES .

[@polaris885]

Seen the DE license plate. From Newark currently in Dover. Fukn Delawhere

[@Gamefever_10]

I always wanted make homemade Refrigerator =]

[@Bretts_Builds]

Refrigerators are cooler ;)

[@mr.saf_ford4464]

*Pleasseee play the arcade*

[@Dw_Tek75]

what no game play? :(

[@arcadeparty4946]

Yes, a part 4 with gameplay! Edit: and comments from the cat!

[@Bretts_Builds]

Great recommendation guys, I will definitely do something like this soon!

[@ninebears7896]

I was hoping for the cat to run away from the monitor stand commenting some juicy tidbits.

[@allenwest1986]

Just countersink the screws ...

[@LinusSyb]

All Arcade diys: T-molding

[@AndrewAHayes]

No need to use screws on the side panels use cleats on the inside. TOP TIP!!! install a pendulum and clock mech in the back and HEY PRESTO!!!!!!!!! It doubles as a Grandfather clock

[@Bretts_Builds]

Hey, thank ain't a bad idea

[@Bulletcore]

easiest not so easy :D

[@leofreihofer]

Turning SCRAP into CRAP.

[@vexedunlimited3629]

this is the ugliest arcade i have ever seen

[@Wokevaccine]

i wasnt gonna be that guy, but me too, and Im old. Kids need 2 milk crates and a giraffe neck.

[@kraeckelium]

3:53 Turning scrap into crap, nice.