Make a Wall Mount Arcade

[@TheGeekPub]

You asked for it and now it's here! The Geek Pub Wall Mount Arcade cabinet build! And I even painted a different color than black. I hope that you love this cabinet as much as I do. It's my new favorite arcade style!

[@epicgamescorp]

Do you think that the default control board in the plans for this build would be large enough to accommodate a 2-player 6 button configuration? Maybe by moving the coin and start buttons to the front?

[@emmathomson2584]

@@epicgamescorp definitely lots of room to accommodate a few buttons on the front panel & on both side panels. I did 6 on my front and two on each side - just be careful where you drill them of course

[@gocu54]

Thanks for fully narrating the process. I'm a totally blind viewer and I love how you and your bro describe things. Thanks again dude.

[@TheGeekPub]

My pleasure!

[@DanielMReck]

I second this appreciation of your accesible and detailed narration.

[@RyanSmith-hi2nv]

Pardon my ignorance. How do you put comments on videos then?

[@brodo1337swaggins]

@@RyanSmith-hi2nv you can get special braille usb keyboards

[@jasonlee3247]

@@RyanSmith-hi2nv he’s blind, not fingerless 😐

[@richardhipolito5495]

"Battery powered handjobber"?! Lol amazing build Brother! Im going to use this template to create a challenge coin rack with rails for coins where the screen would normally go. Amazing instructions and tutorial 🤙🏽🙌🏽❤

[@YllwNinja82]

As a Canadian I approve of this white and red arcade unit! :D Good Work sir!

[@Muldrf]

I used a jigsaw and circular saw to cut out the parts for my Bartop Arcade out on my back steps using your plans. It was just fine. I did assembly in my basement with the cleats , glue and a brad gun which I already had. It would have been about as easy to predrill and use regular screws. I did pickup a slot cutting bit for the tmoulding from Harbor Freight and a cheaper Forstner bit from Amazon. You could skip the tmolulding, and ya you can use a even cheaper butterfly type drill bit. Two coats of spray can primer, two coats of spray paint and a coat of clear over it, all out in the back yard with light sanding between layers. It doesn't take a lot of fancy tools or a shop to put these together. I might have built this version over the bartop if it had been available at the time.

[@evocre8r]

Just completed my build. I customized the plans to fit a 27" monitor and two player controls. It's absolutely beautiful 😊

[@emmathomson2584]

Yoo this is exactly what I’m hoping to do! Any tips? Or a way I could pay you for your customization details?

[@evocre8r]

@@emmathomson2584 Nice. I pretty much used the monitor width plus 1 inch as the width of all my horizontal peices. I think 27" is the minimum you can reasonably do if you want two player control. How far along are you in the build?

[@emmathomson2584]

@@evocre8r honestly haven’t started yet as I was searching everywhere trying to confirm what size monitor this ‘wall cabinet’ model was designed around. It’s not in the description of the plans, the blog article, or the video… so honestly your comment was a godsend (because I even tried emailing them to verify) So now that I know it’s a 24”, I may just buy the ‘wall cabinet’ plans along with the full cabinet plans to help me convert it into the ideal setup.

[@evocre8r]

@@emmathomson2584 OK cool. Yeah I think 27" for a two player is a sweet spot. I ended up gutting a PC and putting it inside and it works great. I put a GTX 1060 in it too so I can play modern games at decent speed and resolution. But man let me tell you, it was a pretty tight fit. I've got pics but not sure how to share them.

[@RyanSmith-hi2nv]

Always a good day when TheGeekPub publishes a video!

[@theexile4694]

I was wondering if something like this could just be done with a jig and some wood glue. You have confirmed and reinforced my belief. Thank you. Going to try making something like this now.

[@Dukefazon]

No fancy tools are needed but I recommend having a router with a straight bit, it helps a lot. You don't even need a table saw or a bandsaw or anything that usually is needed for a nice square cut. There are many button layout designs out there, look them up. Decide how many buttons you want and go with a familiar arrangement (like Street Fighter for example). One thing to note is that you can't out the button holes too close to each other because they have an overhanging top and a nut from the underside.

[@leonzantvoort6201]

This is a very nice box. And when you make it, it looks easy. Actually, you should speak of leftover material instead of scrap. That just sounds much better.

[@mrennick]

Thank you for posting this! I’m building my first arcade in a box this weekend to become familiar with Raspberry Pi, Retropie and working with the controls. I’d like to build a larger machine after that. I was thinking a cocktail table, but this form factor might be an even better solution. Great points about the tools as well. There are lots of potential solutions. Tools can make things a little quicker and a bit more precise, but there are ways to get there with basic stuff as well.

[@Misserbi]

I agree 100% with your tee shirt. I am a fan or follower of the 8 Bit Guy. That is where I found you. I liked the arcade game you made for your little brother. Super cool!

[@maxd7228]

The attention to detail. 👌

[@francescodipalma5684]

Man, that’s some piece of work, the result is impressive. Congratulations !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Glad to see you back making videos again

[@themoviemaniac8416]

This is great! It gives me the desire to take my old Atari video game system and make it into a video game console system somehow. I do have the aftermarket joysticks that are pretty big which would look nice in such a cabinet. Have to somehow create an access slot for game cartridge insertion, and a generic Atari cabinet artwork.

[@davidgood840]

Load up some Ghosts and Goblins and watch those smiles dissappear! 🤣

[@colinshanta1001]

Your brother sent me here. Cool build!

[@DarrLaw]

Do you rely on friction and the backward tilt to keep the monitor from falling forward? Or do you use some miniature cleats on the front to keep it "locked in"? Thanks much, and love the build!

[@dalenesbitt2491]

Ohhh fancy man with his fancy pencil! Who can afford that?!

[@bigrichc8265]

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Stephen hawking. Love the shirt. Nicely detailed video

[@mortensteen]

Amazing! Oh, and also: "Something for the grandkids." - **Hangs in on the wall, so the grandkids can't reach it** :D

[@TheGeekPub]

They can reach it just fine.

[@mortensteen]

@@TheGeekPub Hehe, of course. :D Only joking. ;)

[@evocre8r]

Yes!!!!! I've been waiting forever for this. I purchased tour plans for the full size arcade and finished the build a year ago. Can't wait to purchase these plans and get started. Thanks!!!!!

[@alfonsoafricano8415]

Great job....

[@dubsskyline]

I noticed that on the small buttons if you flip the locking ring the opposite way it catches the button much better Saving you from back boring.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Ooh, I like this one a lot! I still haven't tried making one of these. Wasn't sure where I would put one, but I think this wall mounted one would be perfect. I just got a Cricut and can't stop making logo tshirts. lol

[@TheGeekPub]

Go for it! You could use that cricut for some cool gfx!

[@felixgertrude9311]

Love the design. My dad and I build a full size arcade behemoth with a CRT many years ago and the size was one of our biggest complaints. Do you have a cost breakdown for this project?

[@arbutuswatcher]

That was very awesome. I genuinely wish I had a shop, so I could build some creations of my own. I'm slightly jealous, & very impressed. Keep up the good work!

[@NaCh0Ox]

Great video and great work. Love the combination of woodworking and tec. Keep it up!

[@Davjd_E]

" All you need is a jigsaw and a pencil." I can't figure out how to get this spade bit to HELP! LOL

[@nroc6206]

All you need is a jigsaw and a pencil - uses a table saw and a drill

[@jayrtck]

Technically you can use the jigsaw to cutout all of the pieces that you need but you're right about the drill 😂

[@MarkMcDaniel]

Fair, a drill is important too. If you're broke, a cheap Black & Decker will do in a pinch. But, I'd drop a cool $100 bucks on a cheap Makita that will last a little longer.

[@ddelalca]

Man - So glad you are back!

[@bdanicky]

You sir have skills 😁

[@aualdrich]

This is so cool! Can't wait to build this as my first arcade cabinet :) Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGeekPub]

Good luck!

[@aualdrich]

@@TheGeekPub Is it possible to tweak the cabinet size to fit a 19” monitor?

[@TheGeekPub]

@@aualdrich Sure.

[@Abaddon231]

I have used the socket trick many a time in woodwork ..

[@DJeimaXe]

*I was summoned here from your brother's video* . I never knew he had a brother for 3 years. Hellooooo

[@mikemurphy8714]

I'm so jealous that you have a Space Invaders cabinet in your bedroom.

[@Shawario]

Great video Mike! Happy New Year! Glad to see you back doing videos. Hope your doing well. I look forward to all the content you bring in 2021 and beyond!

[@TheGeekPub]

Happy new year! I plan to be making a ton of content this year. Updates coming soon on what's going on, but it's all great stuff!

[@Geeksmithing]

Awesome video Mike! I have a arcade cab related build that I really need to move up the list, and this was a big help with motivation. Thanks! Btw, awesome shirt!

[@retroconsole_]

You still got a lot of space on the control pannel...you could have put in a trackball. One thing I like using raspberry pi is that it doesn't take up a lot of space and emits less heat and it requires less power than a pc. You could have put a coin receptor slot on the side. I like the coin-inserted sound in the arcade..it reminds of me of the old arcade machine.

[@KLFaber]

Liked, commented and subscribed. You had me when I saw the grandkids playing with your creation.

[@codeguppy]

You have nice building skills. I also have in plans to build a mini-arcade cabinet for educational purposes! Probably will be weirdest use of a such cabinet but I believe will attract kids to coding in coding clubs / schools.

[@AVRCgarage]

Nice project, i will built one for my pandora box.

[@MaestroColby]

One thing I have noticed, Mike is different from his brother. He, like his brother, have so much passion for technology. But mike has a lot more engineering skills, and in my opinion, a more happier personality

[@glufke]

He is back! :-)

[@BigDaddyRob1309]

Have you ever incorporated a track ball into any of your builds? Was curious as to how complicated they are to configure?

[@callum_monk]

with retropie its pretty much plug and play, you will still need to configure sensitivity.. If you plan to install a spinner and trackball then you get some problems because mame sometimes picks the wrong device

[@timuhler8121]

Nice work thumbs 👍

[@POkErr-od6ni]

Nice to see you again! Nice work again, and even if you say it is easy, it is not :) . At least for the first build... the machine that I Build is a portable one, but it is not that perfect. Anyway stay healthy and enjoy your wonderful family. Regards from Berlin

[@farerse]

Nice job , only two minor suggestions.. maybe you could cover up the "Acer" logo to make everything look clean without brands? I also think the joystick screwheads would eventually scratch my hands .. I would rather see counter sunk screws .. other than that great result!

[@TheGeekPub]

Yep. I plan to change those out to countersunk red anodized screws when I get a chance.

[@retroconsole_]

Since you have the stickers you could have put border frame around the monitor to cover the brand name of the monitor (Acer)..it just makes it more arcade-like.

[@valshaped]

You're an awesome grandpa, dude.

[@rancidbeef582]

If using handheld power tools, having a few clamps to hold a straight edge as a guide for the tool would make much nicer cuts than free-handing it. Or at least that helps my shaky hands!

[@kibagami25]

I so want to make this.

[@jonathancook4022]

Its been way too long since you released a video!!! Its been like missing a good friend!

[@swedenfrommycam]

Thanks for a fun and cool Vlog!

[@chaddarcheezze]

Chad from Savannah, Ga here! I was hooked on your brother page for quite some time now! I stumbled on to your page and MAN! I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers! Your channel is great! Love your humor also! Cheers! \m/ \m/

[@TheGeekPub]

I don't make 1/100th the content. Not enough time.

[@steve_main]

I have seen a few user videos use black primer before. If anyone can explain, when your final color is going to be white what would you use black primer wont that color bleed through to the white? Would it not make more sense to use a white primer?

[@fkat1666]

I usually use stepper bits because I can slowly 🐌 do my buttons.

[@juliolopez-neves4679]

I like the red color.

[@ahmedp800]

This is super Cool!

[@rolandgerard6064]

My favorite part: the high five 😀👍

[@ShaneAddinall]

I'm not woodworking guy, and have no desire to become one, I simply found a store that would supply and cut the boards for the cabinet. All I had to do was put it together.

[@TheGeekPub]

Would you mind telling us what you paid for them? We've been thinking for some time about selling the panels. I just figured the demand would be pretty low based on what I feel like we'd have to charge for them to make it worth it.

[@swedenfrommycam]

Could you do vlog about Håkan Lans from Sweden and the first color display? Thanks for a very fun Vlog!

[@yourdailylog3832]

Imagine a large bar full of these 😎💕🍕🍻

[@TheGeekPub]

I believe they call that place "Free Play". :-)

[@Elixir-re8yl]

new to your channel love your work. I love retro games specially arcade . SF2 and TMNT are my first played games on arcade.

[@automaton20]

Love the content! Watched your new electronics workshop video and said hmm this guy reminds me of the 8-bit guy. Halfway through oh yeah that's why 😂.

[@mbf6160]

Awesome sir 🤙🏾

[@NicMG]

Coolest granddad ever!

[@doro4414]

This is beautifull

[@MisterParadis13]

I build all my projects with a small amount of tools from Walmart ,,get creative and think outside the box

[@steve_main]

Are you related to the 8-bit guy by any chance? I swear I can hear his laugh and inflection in his voice and they are identical to yours! Amazing video and thanks for all the pro tips in it. Love those little nuggets of information! Cant wait till i can build a nice small shop right now my basement is my wood working shop!

[@steve_main]

@@DocLondom Common really? That is crazy if so.. what a small world KZbin is!!

[@TheGeekPub]

It is true.

[@steve_main]

@@TheGeekPub Maybe KZbin recommend me your channel because of his.. haha well I have another channel I have subscribed to! Awesome cabinet!! Great video, your family is a wealth of information.

[@MrClockw3rk]

I make a pre-built alternative @ Umbrella Arcades

[@JorgeMartínezFz]

Greatest !

[@Antoba-ji2zu]

That's so cool!!!! On which website did get the ROMs? :)

[@vanbloodmoon1]

Loved your video I have been wanting to do this for some time. Free yourselfs, stop fancy tool tyranny.

[@Stone177]

You are back.

[@thespectralsanctum]

With all your tools, how long does take to construct the wall mount arcade?

[@eric-eklund]

Awesome build, but to defend this, you could just use hand saws as well, no machines needed at all :)

[@JJnATX]

Nice video - btw your Stephen Hawking shirt is awesome.

[@Ps69pher]

I'm not trying to be a nit-picky jerk because I think you did a really good job on this and I'm also guilty of not doing what I'm about to point out. --Electrical etiquette dictates that you should use crimp-on wire ferrules for any wire that plugs into a screw-in terminal like you have on that audio amplifier. It is likely that the copper in the bare wire connections may start to naturally corrode just enough so they will increase resistance with the terminals. and even though it's on the inside of the case, they also would have served to maintain the same resistance in case the wire were bumped or wiggled near the connection.

[@lukefisher1347]

Love your arcade videos Do you have a shopping list for it?

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description.

[@dunatyphon5416]

Where can I get the little square USB speakers??

[@chrisb6865]

Do you have a parts list of the items you used in this build (monitor, speakers, etc)?

[@toddzino58]

He does. In the plans. Go to his website (linked in description) to purchase them.

[@SeasickKhan]

I’m in North Carolina. About an hour from Raleigh. I want an arcade cabinet more than I could say. I’ve wanted one since I was 6 heading to the mall to play at the arcade. Any suggestions on where to purchase one at a reasonable price???

[@toddzino58]

I’m in Charlotte. I suggest a flat pack cabinet off Etsy or eBay. If you need help beyond that, let me know.

[@rally8959]

How do you decide how many buttons needed? By type of games you want?

[@kcoop99]

Is this monitor the only one that will work? I'm assuming any other one will need to have exact dimensions?

[@TheGeekPub]

Any monitor of similar dimensions should work fine.

[@rc55uk]

Ah look, it's the 16-bit Guy!

[@josesoto-ec2my]

I new to your channel and I love how it came out. How much do charge for one those?

[@Druman19]

Holy crap at all the ads on this jewel.

[@TheGeekPub]

Huh?

[@Druman19]

@@TheGeekPub Just lots of ads, haha.

[@TheGeekPub]

@@Druman19 There are no ads in my videos.

[@Druman19]

@@TheGeekPub That's odd, they were popping up about every 5 min or so. You may check your settings, or if you have adblocker enabled they won't show for you. Love the content by the way :)

[@bubbadmatt8124]

Looks awesome, but I'm still gonna tease ya a little cause it's one that's just not been done yet which was said was gonna be done. COCKTAIL CAB!!!!

[@TheGeekPub]

Definitely on my list!

[@nroc6206]

Awesome build, but why are there 1p and 2p buttons but only one set of controls?

[@TheGeekPub]

Because you can have external controls for P2, and because some 2P games swap players on the same controls.

[@lacrossewieas2411]

Cool

[@CelsoLuizFFernandes]

What is the monitor model you are using?

[@richnava9528]

damn it... I really want to build one of these

[@evocre8r]

Great video. However, I notice many of these videos show you how to build the arcade but don't show you how to mount it on the wall. Do the plans for this build include instructions on how to mount it to the wall?

[@Muldrf]

I don't know about the details on the plans. I would expect it shown how that works a bit more. He probably could have included a quick shot of the Mounting Cleat screwed to the wall in the video though. That cleat he cut and did show on the video saying "this is how it will hold it/mount". That loose cleat gets holes drilled into it, then that cleat gets screwed onto the wall into the studs. Then the cabinet just sits down on it. It can't drop and it can't move left or right. It comes off by lifting it up about an inch (or 3/4) which will lift it off the cleat. You could put a couple screws through the side that would go into the Mounting Cleat that is on the wall once it is on it so that it can't be lifted off accidentally.

[@evocre8r]

@@Muldrf Purchaded the plans. Does not include mounting instructions at all. Still a good build but defeats the purpose of calling this a hanging/wall mounted arcade tutorial without showing the final step of actually mounting it to the wall. Thankss

[@Muldrf]

@@evocre8r sorry to hear it is not clearly detailed in there. I have seen French Cleat mounts before so I knew what he meant when he was showing how it worked, but I can see how not everyone would. LCD TV mounts often can work in a similar manner. A plate mounted to the wall, then arms or a similar plate mounted to the object being hung that then rests onto it.

[@toddzino58]

It’s just a french cleat. Super simple. Tons of videos on how it works. Basically, cut a board of appropriate width at a 45 degree angle. Mount one half to wall, the other to cabinet. Done.

[@Darkrenz0]

Nice work! You put some good effort into explaining how to do things in an easy way with a great end result. One that I will give a go myself. Some constructive criticism though.... you really need to work on training the "ummms" out of your speaking, especially when making instructional videos. I could only get thru about 10 minutes before I had to turn the sound off.

[@_Seagie]

how did you mount it to the wall? that's what I wanted to see

[@toddzino58]

French cleat.

[@brotherdeekbrotherdeek249]

Where would someone find the speakers used in this setup?

[@jayhays8267]

Jeez, even fancy tools to self-pleasurer! @13:13

[@cubeflinger]

I want a battery powered hand jobber

[@thomasoo5726]

27:48 they grow up so fast 😁