How to Make an Arcade Machine: Part 3

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Great job man, it turned out really nicely!

[@TheGeekPub]

I Like To Make Stuff Thanks! Can't wait for your version!

[@monkasteele6050]

i find it funny how one of you does a basic build that still looks physically appealing but not the best and puts a windows 8 pc in it but the other gets custom everything from custom Vinyl graphics to custom topper thing yet puts a raspberry pi in it

[@zippyit]

are you going to make one!?😊

[@jazzytrumpet]

+TheGeekPub hey man love your video and was wondering about the software on the arcades machine. Not so much on how to install it but how it loads up. What I mean is I saw you put a main power switch on top of the he arcade cabinet. If you turn it off the computer inside should go off right? but if you turn it back on does it load windows 8 and then you have to tell it to run the software or does it just load the software automatically like an arcade cabinet would.

[@MrAndyBassline]

It will boot straight into your emulator menu from which you can select various platforms to select games from. Depending on which software your arcade is running on depends on the visual menu's you get.

[@THEQueeferSutherland]

One small tip I have about working with acrylic, that shit is a dust loving static monster. I just lightly run a dryer sheet over acrylic and the static charge goes away. Working in a shop full of various dusts and even the cat hair stuck to my clothes is so frustrating and a cheap dryer sheet saves a major headache.

[@lineatab]

Easily one of the best arcade machine builds I've seen.

[@TheGeekPub]

+linea Man! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

This is freaking awesome! Off to watch parts 1 and 2! Backwards I am

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

This is really great overview of making an arcade cabinet. Thank you for creating this.

[@PyroFenix69]

Amigo you are a genius, That finished arcade is fantastic I would like to know if you sell these things.

[@kripsak]

Awesome project! I'm glad that your going to do a follow up on the project, especially going over the mistakes, we don't see a lot of vids going over the mistakes. I think it greatly benefits us novices.

[@TheGeekPub]

+kripsak Thank you! There will be at least one, maybe two more videos on this project. Within the next 30 days.

[@dubsskyline]

Hi mike even tho I've finished my own cabinet I still find myself returning to your arcade cabinet videos, their a pleasure to watch along with all the other ones Clear and straight to the point.have you follow up video to come? .showing more emulators on your cabinet? Thanks Brian

[@TheGeekPub]

+dubsskyline It's on my list. Hopefully soon.

[@loren8068]

About how much did all the parts cost

[@wesm5365]

Wow great work! This inspires me to give it a try building my own cabinet rather than paying $2700 ($3200 with shipping) for a prebuilt machine from one of the companies you mentioned in part 1 of this series. You earned a subscriber. Thanks!

[@TheGeekPub]

Glad to have you as a fan!

[@AlhamRana]

👍🏻Awesome job man,, loved it,, amazingly brilliant,,, I would really love to build it, but some of the parts like joystick & switches & the connector board are not available in my country,, I love wood work,so wishes will stay in waiting list,,,

[@RetroAddicts]

Fantastic build. I like that Space Invaders Theme. I do the T-Molding notch trick too. : )

[@VasCorpBetMani]

Awesome video. Do people have arcade meets where they show off machines and custom cabs? It could be an inspiration for competition and finishing/improving our builds.

[@fernbuilds9538]

Awesome work. You are one Gifted man...wonderful gift you have with carpentry.

[@chiparooo]

Great job on this. Subscribed! Would like to see more in depth on the arcade machine - electronics and setting it up etc.

[@TheGeekPub]

+chiparooo It's on my list!

[@plasticsman10]

Mate that is awesome, i'm going to build one myself very soon, great tips and the best i've seen yet. Well done mate.

[@jamessullivan8300]

Great video series, thanks for putting it on KZbin!

[@plasticsman10]

Great build mate, really neat and tidy job you've done, ive almost finished building one myself, i just need to cover it and get the light guns, :-)

[@ivanviktorijobasic9447]

Would it be good if you install the PC parts diretcly into the machine,without the computer case,thanks,great video as always!

[@johnrobertd748]

Thanks for the video, you've helped me a lot, and the cabinet looks Great! I want to build a slot machine, but wasn't sure about the cabinet, and you've given me many ideas, Thank you!

[@MakeSomething]

Oh man! THIS is so cool!!!

[@TheGeekPub]

Make Something Thanks buddy! It was my favorite project ever. :-)

[@MakeSomething]

I got my sticker!! Thanks man! Keep making awesome stuff!!

[@jayn8392]

really cool! you have inspired me to build my own when I move into my new house in a few weeks. I would love to see a video on the software setup sometime. subbed

[@nylomuller5222]

Okay but howd it go?

[@arroncronce8221]

Your videos are great, I would love to be able to build an arcade machine awesome job keep up the good work

[@ThaurusFury]

Great work sir, much respect from Italy! Cheers

[@endlessmode7823]

This looks great! I'd have to make a taller one (or maybe a seated or Bartop model) as standard sized cabs are a bit short at 6'4"

[@musclemanmitch3380]

Man I'm impressed.This thing is awesome.

[@presidentsnow7315]

You did a fantastic job on this!!

[@LanzaNation]

This is pretty awesome. I like the graphics and such on it. The only thing that confuses me is that the first player is on the right instead of the left.

[@TheGeekPub]

It literally takes 5 seconds to switch sides, software or hardware ways to do it. I much prefer it like this though, since you stand directly in front of the box, instead off to the side. Since you play single player 99% of the time.

[@rylch44]

Yes! Episode 3! Love it! Very cool man. Can't wait to see the software install vids. So awesome.

[@TheGeekPub]

rylch44 Anything specific you want to see or learn about?

[@rylch44]

I've always wanted to build a cabinet. Loved all your builds. I am a gamer at heart but my grandfather taught me to build. So this one is my favorite. The emulators you find would be cool. I'm kind of computer geeky at times so I can figure out the install. Where did you get your side decals?

[@TheGeekPub]

rylch44 Game on Graphix.

[@jonathangrant6138]

Do you have any video on how to set up MAME and the front end loader? Not too sure on what type of computer I need to purchase to set up my own home arcade once I build it? Any advice would truly be appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@TheGeekPub]

+Jonathan Grant No. It is on my list to make one though!

[@jonathangrant6138]

Please let me know as soon as that video is up. It is my dream to have my own arcade set up just like yours but feel over my head when it comes to setting up the Mame program. Look forward to your video soon.

[@NJDrew]

awesome videos, very impressive, and you're a talented guy .

[@tionik06]

Thanks so much! I feel like I can really make this. I just gotta acquire the tools and supplies.

[@joseph_b319]

Awesome build. Here is a goofy random question. How come you did not put a bezel on the monitor?

[@TheGeekPub]

I liked the flat appearance and is the very reason I used a glass edge to edge display.

[@user-xl1om2wi6k]

Just letting you know that your videos are awesome

[@extendedplayarcade]

looks great man! I should do a video on my cocktail build! I hand stained it Pecan with real oak wood.

[@elliscox5401]

id watch that dude

[@extendedplayarcade]

I took photos along the way but never took video! or at least I don't think i did lol

[@elliscox5401]

extendedplayarcade damn. Real shame but props to you for taking the time to make one man!

[@extendedplayarcade]

not sure if this link will go through but here is an old forum i added my photos too forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,111822.msg1185917.html#msg1185917

[@elliscox5401]

extendedplayarcade that looks so nice man!

[@nukeonraccoon3991]

Wow, you're an amazing crafter. I can't wait to make my own ! Can I ask you how much did you spent for the whole thing ?

[@Dukefazon]

That noise when you put in the coin is familiar... Sounds like you didn't have a tray to accept to coin. Did you put in something later?

[@TheGeekPub]

Yep. I added a cool little removable tray and latch system a few months after the video.

[@foxhound34]

Did you use latex or oil-based paint? I was on some arcade graphics web site (not gameongrafix) and they recommend not using latex under the vinyl because it won't stick for long, but I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else.

[@TheGeekPub]

I used latex, and its been several years with zero problems.

[@SuperYtviewer]

Early 70's, small town Minnesota, ONE GAME: PONG. Nice job on your box. - Annie

[@TheGeekPub]

SuperYtviewer Ewwww!! I never liked pong. I know a lot of people did, but it was just so boring to me. I feel the same way about break-out.

[@joelmariano6658]

TheGeekPub Oh. Sorry

[@StornowayCG]

Fun fact. Pong was on Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane that crashed. I'll leave out the details about how it was heavy and not tied down

[@user-td3pb6cg9q]

This is really amazing . I think I need to try to work on one Amazing video

[@TheGeekPub]

+nayef ALmansouri Thank you! Good luck with your Arcade build!

[@frostyhighway9011]

Nice DIY Arcade Cabinet, I did one using my modded XBOX and a X- Arcade 2 Player and its as fun but not as fun as a PC based CPU on my next one I do will be PC based and has every console and arcade game on it. Thanks for the upload. :)

[@dalenesbitt2491]

After seeing the 1up Arcade for sale at the local toystore for €400 I thought "how hard could it be to build one?"... now I've binge-watched your whole channel and I'll probably just stump up the €400 😂 amazing work you're doing man. Keep it up :)

[@dalenesbitt2491]

1 year on and I'm still watching the whole series again 😂 my girlfriend did in the end buy me an Arcade1up for my birthday so 😁 I'm still looking to build my own though!

[@NotGoodAtMath]

@@dalenesbitt2491 Hows it going with the build? :D

[@ruict]

Awesome. I'm jealous. Is there any way to share the measurements, etc.?

[@TheGeekPub]

+Rui Tavora All of the that is available on my website.

[@ruict]

+TheGeekPub I just found your plans for $9.99. didn't see that before. Thanks any way.

[@Gavin-oh3xd]

Is the marquee and graphics in the plans if not could you tell me where I could get them thanks

[@TheGeekPub]

Check out the article on my website.

[@TorutheRedFox]

Also a few materials that can be used for marquees: Glass,Plexi Glass,Acrylic and Plastic,and I dont know why I capitalised everything. :P

[@alemassa]

Really a cool tutorial!! Where did you have the graphics printed?

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description.

[@alemassa]

TheGeekPub thank you!

[@WolfTac86]

very awesome build!

[@japyoo2248]

Nice work man looks great

[@JohnGodwin]

Absolutely brilliant - very envious

[@mendyc158]

What´s that interface to have all the games arranged that way? Also, wouldn't be better to have it in Portrait mode? Since most of the arcade games were vertical rather than horizontal

[@TheGeekPub]

+mendyc158 If I had used a 4:3 ratio monitor, maybe. But not with 16:9.

[@mendyc158]

+TheGeekPub Well yeah, it is true If I want to do this, would you recommend me to use a 4:3 plasma monitor or get a 16:9 LCD? Also, what is the interface you used to have all games/emulators arranged that way

[@lukedesade]

+mendyc158 the interface is Maximus Arcade. You can also check out Hyperspin.

[@lukedesade]

+mendyc158 the interface is Maximus Arcade. You can also check out Hyperspin.

[@mendyc158]

lukedesade Oh thanks, will check them both

[@relaxsingh]

How big is the monitor space in your plans? Thanks also are your plans available for free download or is it paid?

[@TheGeekPub]

+Relax Singh That's all in the plans.

[@TVSbro]

If you're keeping it at home I think it would be really cool to change the marquee to your geekpub logo.

[@TheGeekPub]

+Shawn Brown I actually have one for it. ;-)

[@theprtillierypodcast]

Are there templates to trace out the side walls? I noticed you just freehanded it

[@Masterchief0521]

Can't wait to build my own this year! :D

[@TheGomGomBoyThaiConsoleGamer]

should i gut out my sky adventure and make it a mame? or should i get the 900 in one jamma? what do u guys think?

[@Daemonarch2k6]

Thanks, planning to build one for me using a pandora's box system...

[@gmee123]

That spot in the front of the CP, looks bare :) Looks like it needs some art :D

[@Charliemmafan]

Great job building that I wish I could build my own but why do you have the one players side reverse with the two-player side just curious?

[@TheGeekPub]

Because you stand directly in front of the cabinet that way. It's just a software checkbox to change.

[@CRAZY6256]

what monitor do you recommend using. I am building my arcade of a used arcaDE CABINET WHICH HAd a 27 inch crt. i will be replacing it with an lcd monitor but not certain if should use 16:9 or 4:3

[@TheGeekPub]

+CRAZY6256 Check out my website for more info.

[@harryhttu4693]

Cool project where could I get my marquee printed

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description.

[@pixelatedicon6579]

Nice job. But for others following this I would say be careful of sharp corners for fitting that t moulding. A 2 inch radius is fine. It helps.

[@juliecope1083]

Were did you find the marquee And the side art Mike I can't find it!

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description...

[@thadrine]

I would be interested in see a video on the software end.

[@TheGeekPub]

+thadrine Working on that!

[@Alientcp]

Good job, the only thing that bugs me is that you have the p1 and p2 inverted.

[@TheGeekPub]

I prefer it that way., but its a 2 second change to swap them.

[@THEQueeferSutherland]

I like the graphics, reminds me of the old Tomorrowland arcade, RIP. I think if I ever build a cabinet, I'll make it like a foot taller than a normal one, I'm 6'2 and I hate doing that slouchy thing.

[@mikeskilla]

I love this!!!!!! A little tip: I don't know if anyone said it but the auto parts store has reflective tape and it's very good for lighting. The cabinet is awesome and I can't wait to try building one

[@TheGeekPub]

+MICHAEL CALLAHAN That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@MavenProductions247]

you are awesome !!! you make it look so easy!!

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks so much!

[@captgrant]

Awesome build. I would leave the Marquis as is with Space Invaders. It's more authentic as Space Invaders was one of the first out there. In later years Arcade owners would re-program the games and leave the old game graphics as is. So in a sense, your arcade game is closer to the real thing that was out there.

[@bobote1104]

Would like really good if you put onscreen overlays and shaders

[@outofmymindarcade3932]

Love it love it seen this and had to build my self a bartop and I’m loving it thanks for all the helpful videos 👌🏻🕹👌🏻🕹

[@Gavin-oh3xd]

How would I get the graphics? Are they in your kit

[@wardrich]

You should swap out the marquee decal with an LED matrix or similar so you can pipe the marquee art to it for the game that you're playing

[@TheGeekPub]

This is actually something I considered but ran out of time. I may revisit it someday.

[@wardrich]

@@TheGeekPub Sweet! I actually bought your plans for the stand-up cabinet. I'm a first-time builder so I'm a bit confused by a few things. Is it cool if I send you an email with a couple of questions?

[@TheGeekPub]

There's a support link to send questions on the contact us page.

[@renovatiodigitales554]

A few inches LED TV I need to put in the cabinet? 32´´ its ok?

[@TheGeekPub]

+Renovatio Digitales The monitor I used was a 27". You'd have to make the cabinet wider to fit a 32" but that should be pretty easy to figure out.

[@foxhound34]

what would you say is the estimated cost for this build? I'm thinking about building a Bartop arcade and selling it to fund my full size arcade.

[@TheGeekPub]

+Derek Bamford I can't really do that because so much of it was recycled from other things I already had. The arcade PC for example is a 5 year old computer I had in a closet.

[@Reaper144]

Where did you buy the sticker/decals from?

[@TheGeekPub]

+Bdoggz There's an article on my website about that with links.

[@BillBene67]

Awesome video and machine..wow

[@LMG3D3DPrintingEnthusiast]

What size Monitor do you use for your cabinet?

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description.

[@theoneandonlywoo846]

Wow, awesome build...

[@hakan-ozdemir]

Nice job buddy. You are awesome. It will be my next project :-)

[@loren8068]

Also do you recommend the windows 8 pc you used or a raspberry pi

[@TheGeekPub]

I really prefer the Raspberry Pi. But it depends. If you want to play PC games you need a PC.

[@applebloom2207]

looks great.

[@joelmariano6658]

love all your videos

[@Fiona2254]

I'm soooo looking forward to building ours! Husband will cut the cabinet and I'll do the rest :)

[@TheDarkHour684]

How did it go? The biggest nightmare for me was routing. I even got the router bit from Geek Pub, but it got hot, twisted, and dulled super fast :( Made a big mess, and wouldn't cut straight. I basically am going to have to glue my T-molding to the thing to save it. The other big issues were trying to figure out the angle of the screen, where the speakers go (Mike doesn't cover that very well in the videos) and also hanging the cabinet door was a real challenge for me.

[@Fiona2254]

@@TheDarkHour684 we have been sidetracked by real life. I have everything I need I just need the time to cut and build it.

[@Fiona2254]

@@TheDarkHour684 heck I can’t even believe I posted this a year ago. Life goes fast and if you blink you miss it - Ferris Bueller

[@AndyBlackman]

Great build!!! (Makers and Shakers ... )

[@TheGeekPub]

+Andy Blackman Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@jasoncarlson4285]

You rock dude that was amazing! i would love to have spare cash to do what you did with the arcade machine totally grate vid thanks.

[@mariaf5270]

Just one word: AMAZING! Thanks for sharing ;-)

[@mattdelgado1861]

Where did you get the marquee and the side art??

[@TheGeekPub]

+Matt Delgado It's in the article on my website.

[@Picimose]

Dude, love your videos!

[@TheGeekPub]

All is LosT Thanks for your kind words!

[@teambullseye5710]

You should do a air hockey tutorial

[@teambullseye5710]

Respond to me if you think it's a good idea

[@DHPpavilion]

I got a fur real question? For ya i plan i doing this but iama make a like all game consoles in one thing

[@its_dimski]

This is freaking awesome!

[@maddoxcampbell1085]

What website are the games from?

[@seriousstuff8887]

Awesome job .. 👍

[@elderlyrock824]

What did you use to hold the marquee in place?

[@TheGeekPub]

+Gary DiPasquale It rests on the backing.

[@elderlyrock824]

+TheGeekPub the backing of what?

[@erasmomateo]

so the quarters just fall in wear all the wires and tech is at?

[@TheGeekPub]

No. They fall in a bucket.

[@erasmomateo]

Ok thanks

[@kevinkeys3556]

Total awesomeness!!!!!

[@3P44CT]

Do you make these for customers?

[@therealgamer4065]

question what pc did you use ? I want to do it but nee info I'm 15

[@iPhoneNemesis]

what would u say was the over all cost for the project.

[@TheGeekPub]

+iPhoneNemesis I can't really tell because I had most everything already. If I had to just make a guess I would say about $500-$600.

[@christianorozco6600]

Where did you order your graphics from for the side?

[@TheGeekPub]

All on my website.