Modern / Retro Taito Vewlix L Build

I’ve finally “finished” my Vewlix Build, and here’s the recipe. Thanks for stopping by, and let me know in the comments if you’d like a more in-depth look at any part of the build, or a gander at the inside of the machine.
Reproduction Vewlix Panel: www.arcade-pro...
Hadouken Arcade VESA bracket: www.hadouken-a...
USB / Headphone Panel Socket: amzn.to/3l7yrpu
USB Only Panel Socket: amzn.to/3D7R6aB
Brook 20 pin connector: amzn.to/3D6LvBA
Brook Universal Fighting Board: amzn.to/3mmxR6q
LG 32” IPS Display: amzn.to/3DaAZsK
HDMI Matrix Switcher: amzn.to/3isdcNi
RGB LED: amzn.to/2ZM6IlI
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Seimitsu Joystick: arcadeshock.co...
Taito Repro Ashtray: gateninety.com...
Anker Wireless Charger: amzn.to/3oyjn6p
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Monoprice 4 Way RJ45 Switch: amzn.to/3isFW8m
Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 80 Ohm: amzn.to/3l42oXn
Audio Amplifier: amzn.to/3ouhcAK
Brook Dreamcast USB Converter: amzn.to/2YfqZ2c
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[@barcelosm6395]

One can clearly see the time and passion that went into your project. Even tough I did not grow up using arcades I still find it interesting and I'm glad that there are people such as yourself keeping arcades relevant in today's world :)

[@arjungandhi1242]

This is one of the coolest setups I’ve ever seen. Your arcade build is exactly what I’d want to make.

[@dorfus]

Thanks! And things have only gone off the rails since then. I have a New Net City now too… video to come soon.

[@JasonMarston]

This setup is a dream come true. Amazing job on all components. You did it right. All the way. Enjoy!

[@kyleraffile5904]

Looking really good! Can we get a part 2 with the internal parts and how you did it?

[@hesao]

please do! i have a similar setup, would love to learn about that usb switcher

[@brianwilliams801]

Yes please

[@_XKL]

You've done a really good job with this, I wouldn't mind a video with a look inside the cab if you get the chance. Thanks for uploading!

[@raidenout1515]

I found a guy that owned a lot of the arcades in the Southern California area where I grew up by coincidence what I started looking for someone in the United States with a vewlix back in 2020. Also I was able to find a vewlix L then had already been converted to two player. I wanted to dive back in and finish turning it into a steam machine, but me and my family have had a good time playing it as is. Unfortunately someone installed a Pandora’s box but the coin slot works just fine and I changed all the graphics to streetfighter five. I love your set up.

[@strider2k2]

Amazing build. Thank you for sharing the parts you used!

[@flottenheimer]

Just wonderful! Amazing work you've done. This is exactly what I dream about. If I one day manage to track down a 'good as new' or 'new' original Vewlix DB I will be all over it.

[@alevcimen4891]

Looks phenomenal

[@nerdloftgaming]

This was just lovely. Thoughtfully put together. Looking forward to your current setup!

[@trev1976]

Gorgeous set up

[@eastendchewlix8885]

Sweet setup! The brook universal fighting boards are amazing!

[@isaias630]

FIRE!! i really like this cab

[@ArcadeArea]

Holy shit! The customizations are dope!

[@ArcadeObsessed]

One word “AMAZING” fantastic love it

[@vega123ev]

This is amazing l, can't wait to do something like this to my vewlix diamond blue.

[@Spawn-wt6ul]

Dorfus I love this video, thank you for it. I am working on my Vewlix atm, almost done.

[@rdbeas]

Well freaking done, man! Kudos of the highest.

[@allubis8950]

Thanks for sharing, love the Vewlix build.

[@RobinB360]

This is the dream! Amazing video btw

[@Graterstuuf]

The ashtray is effn beautiful

[@Grant-H2O]

Extra Clean Rig!! Nice Job!!

[@Eli0569]

Great Work on the cabinet and setup!

[@jerrytorres5771]

This is my dream build ! Amazing work

[@olblueyes7670]

Hmmm, very interesting. I'm about to purchase a Chewlix and am considering making a PC the brains of the unit, but I like the idea of having a USB switchbox to connect multiple consoles.

[@TheLivingArcade]

Thanks for sharing this! You put a lot of work into this video it's very well put together and I like your ideas.

[@dorfus]

Thanks! I hope other people do similar things with their cabinets.

[@TheLivingArcade]

@@dorfus Yes exactly! That's why we share. The community grows when we share and build upon each others ideas! Which leads to us all having more fun!

[@autex2609]

Wow. Really well done.

[@dmtmediabrothers]

awesome way to brag and teach at the same time. Nice project!!

[@miraclechild_502]

Very nice and detailed video content I really enjoyed watching please keep up the good work friend

[@returningwhisper]

Amazing looking cabinet.

[@BrianJones-wk8cx]

Beautiful setup! Thank you for sharing!

[@sullysuvann1380]

Glad I bought my hori Taito fight stick over ten yrs ago for $ 300 same every thing on the Vewlix 🎉

[@dorfus]

@@sullysuvann1380 the construction is identical- I have one as well. It’s a 1:1 copy, down to the thickness of metal used.

[@Kaceydotme]

Really sick.

[@VinceDubbed]

Cool setup! You got me wanting to implement a switch too now.

[@dorfus]

I have had a lot of trouble with that switch and PS5 stuff though- Not totally sure what the issue is. Works fine for everything else, including an Xbox One Series X I used to have. Generally I just connect the PS5 through it with a hard manual switch now. Annoying, but that's what it is I guess. In general, PS5 is super obnoxious about inputs and outputs. Spoils what would otherwise be a phenomenal console for me.

[@ulysees321]

not going to lie, that is a super amazing and super clean build, would love to see how the internals are configured.

[@envisk821]

Awesome setup. Would love to see how you setup that USB box.

[@dorfus]

Just did a second video about it! Full explanation in there- should be listed on my channel.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Thumbs up, really dig it.

[@donlibby3485]

AAmazing!!! MOrE VidEOS DORFUS !!! WE WANT MORE!!!!!

[@pandabearmadness6263]

That's beautiful

[@rekt999]

Saturn bomberman was unexpected but you sir have a vewlix that 1day i will afford to buy

[@rafcar693]

Nice. UNICRL and Lumina are my fab fighters.

[@Flamingojawbreak]

You are living endless people dreams.

[@Boro87]

im salivating i want this so bad

[@dondon4720]

Looks amazing, I am thinking about getting an L from a distributor, hopefully I can lock down a cabinet soon 🙂

[@rwdplz1]

As arcades continue to close, hopefully whoever ends up with the machines sees their value and doesn't just scrap them.

[@SicketMog]

Really cool stuff. I remember seeing these cabs when they were new. Didn't understand them at that point (why not just play on a regular TV?). Here it looks awesome. Having a tournament and the ability to have people sat next to you on a couch and watch what's going on ingame on the cab... Great idea.

[@thelegendcollector8538]

Great video 📹 👍

[@deanecalcagni]

Nothing wrong with hitbox lovers 😉

[@dorfus]

YOUR KIND IS A BLIGHT AND YOU REDUCE THE VALUE OF OTHERS USB PORTS

[@randubs1206]

I had recently lost my car and goin thru the process of getting a settlement.... this is my first move

[@uriva0707]

Thanks

[@bretsmith4571]

Awesomeness!

[@RetroBuiltGames]

subscribing for part 2; inside the cabinet.

[@silverandblackentertainment]

I love that! So hard to find!

[@mrkirkaldy6633]

Man I'll late to the party. Always wanted one of these. Who can I trust to purchase one of these Vewlix Arcade and what extra parts should I order ahead of time. Love the video .please give us 2022 updates

[@jasondaigo]

man if only saturn bomberman could be played online too :-)

[@_mcd]

This guy knows how to live.

[@patrickblank1665]

This is amazing. I would love to see in a more detailed way how you took the amp controls and put them into that top panel. I see 2 knobs, but looking at the amp on amazon it shows 3 and a on/off switch.

[@fixorbricks]

How is it fairing these days? Have you updated it? I'd love to see a follow up video to what you'd do different or if you have updated it since. Cheers!

[@dorfus]

It's doing well, and has companions! I'm actually going to be putting up a follow up to my full tiny Game Center soon!

[@fixorbricks]

@@dorfus Very cool, I'm looking forward to it!

[@davysmith8569]

beautiful man! I'm so glad Hadoken bracket breathed life in my cab. I also have an ami L and boy was that 720p screen awful, had it for 4 years. Just popped in a new LG VA panel. I hope one day you can try Samurai Showdown, apparently on Xbox series X it runs at 120 Hz, the first fighter to do so. Sadly the PC version doesn't which is crazy to me, but eventually, I imagine. Thanks for sharing! Are you part of the Chewlix/ Vewlix group on facebook? Join us if you arent this video is gold.

[@dorfus]

I’ve got Samurai Shodown on the PC and my Series X - that lives upstairs. I didn’t realize the PC version didn’t have parity for frame rate! I was just annoyed with it on Series X because of the crazy screen tearing- our TV doesn’t have any kind of sync. Man, I wish that game had better netcode- I really like it. I am a member of that group- good call- I’ll post there now. Hopefully nobody will be too angry at me for drilling holes in a panel…

[@davysmith8569]

@@dorfus nice! yeah i havent tried it online much but it looks good.

[@dorfus]

@@davysmith8569 Ugh... the online is awful. I'm just hoping rollback comes someday- for now it's just that game I force people to play when they come over.

[@davysmith8569]

oof well thats a shame, especially since its at a premium, 80 dollar for the good pack.

[@jonathancairns8578]

I have always wanted a Vewlix cabinet and this set up looks great. Melty Blood looks amazing on it. I take it through Big Picture Mode emulators must look amazing (not that you would with your setup and original hardware). That is a great setup, congratulations

[@dorfus]

I actually don’t run a lot of emulators on this, apart from things like the Capcom Street Fighter Collection! I don’t have anything for Capcom CPS though, so either I need to get something on that front or bite the bullet and do some MAME stuff.

[@neccros007]

@@dorfus Try Fightcade!!

[@namcaprotsan5085]

@@dorfus i have one build almost 3 years ago, my setup are 32 curve screen 164hz , inside the arcade are xbox one , ps3 ps4, and pc. i made my own console selector buttons on the top of the control panel.

[@marknorville9611]

@@dorfus If you are thinking about a front end, I would suggest Attract Mode as you can customise it to what you want. However, if you do not want to do any set up then coinops is your better choice. You have most of the fighters that you want or need, however they miss a lot of good fighters, hence why I prefer Attract Mode, that and you can have as many themes as you want for different displays so you can have one theme for the main menu, switch to Capcom as an example and have another theme for that, you also have a Nesica Live theme for download so it has plenty of scope. Nice build though.

[@beansoup1088]

Nice setup buddy. I wish to get a viewlix this year

[@speedvr829]

Nice.

[@Pk_blu]

tight video

[@theoneknownasbam]

Amazing video! I'm just getting started on learning everything I can about home arcade stuff, though I'm pretty nooby when it comes to that AND electronics stuff. So, I kind of just wanna know how you got your PC attached to it? You probably have a disassembled one running inside your system, but is it possible to just use HDMI & USB (assuming the Vewlix control panel has an external one?!) to connect the system to an external PC? Is it also possible for me to just chuck my gaming laptop in there and connect it? Also, how did you get the Vewlix control panel working on all those systems at once? I get the HDMI splitter part, but how do you seamlessly get the control panel connected for all those systems at once? (I know it has something to do with the Universal Fighting PCB, but I just can't wrap my head around how the control panel is connected to all of those at once. Are there multiple... really long USBs inside?) So sorry for all the questions, I'm just so amazed! It's been so hard to find information online that doesn't delve into the technical mumbo jumbo that's hard for a newbie like me to understand, and this setup looks like everything I've been dreaming of!

[@down_so_bad]

I've got a pair of Vewlix L's coming from KC right now, and I'd love to learn more about your optional control panel setup next to the card reader. I'm trying to find more info on those, and I really like the functionality you've set yours up with.

[@dorfus]

The little control panel is really just the one that came with the system- a plain plastic panel. I drilled holes in it, mounted buttons (24mm) and also holes for USB extension cables and volume attenuation controls. The volume knobs are an attenuator between a source (the monitor) and the amplifier / speakers. The actual source is turned up to 100%, and the speakers are turned up high too. The volume knob simply goes from total zero volume to that high point established by the speakers and monitor.

[@74transam]

Could you do a more in depth video on how you have your consoles hooked up to the Vewlix? Controls, etc? Great video!

[@dorfus]

Sure! Check out the usb video I made for how I switch between different console controls. Anything else is just done through the hdmi on the back of the LG panel. Since the panel is handling audio and video through hdmi, the sound is split out of that as well into a small inexpensive speaker amp.

[@oscaralvarez8869]

Hello, can you pass the link for the wireless charger part? Thank you

[@namcaprotsan5085]

i have one too with multi console selector panel DIY. i can switch console with just a press of a button. with 32 inches curve monitor 165hz.

[@beyfighterX585]

Hi, im looking to buy a cab, can you supply me with the dealer u did business with? Please and thank you. This the only video that's recent and im been searching for info before buying one

[@SCORP1ONF1RE]

Nice. I'd put a beast computer inside and emulate everything in 4k

[@BadRemington]

Any updates? Great video!

[@dorfus]

I really do need to shoot a new video about the updates I’ve made, and the three other cabinets that I’ve got now. I also did go to Japan and took a ton of footage there of some great arcades. I will say that the Vewlix is still the best cab around, and my favorite even after getting some other stuff.

[@jcmorningstar5193]

Great video! I also got a vewlix and similar to your preferences, I feel as though the stock Sanwa buttons and joysticks didn't have the tension I desired. How much of an improvement is the Seimitsu buttons/joysticks??

[@dorfus]

There’s no comparison for me. A big benefit too with the Seimitsu sticks is the variety of spring weights you can add for more tension. I’m sure you can do something similar with Sanwa levers, but Seimitsu makes it very easy.

[@cryptolord9826]

Any chance I can get a link to purchasing The cab I don't like the fakes

[@Niklastk]

Only misses the cigarette smoke

[@DoinStuff4Life]

I'd love to see how you set it up. Especially the phone charger, I clicked the link you have below but that...isn't flat. how did you get it to fit under the Nescia?

[@GamingSlym]

😍😍😍

[@geraldlemke5465]

Beautiful stools! Where can I buy one? I just bought my first vewlix!

[@afti03]

I had such fun watching what you did to make it more modern and really make it your own, but what kept me there was the music. I was hypnotized, could you tell me it's name please?

[@dorfus]

I’m actually not sure off hand! It was some stock music I purchased for this video. I’ll check and see what it was called.

[@geraldlemke5465]

@@dorfus is there anyway you can answer my question about the chairs? Looking to grab one if I can asap! Please and thank you!

[@dorfus]

@@geraldlemke5465 ah yeah sorry! Here they are: www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/millwood-pines-jenette-18-short-stool-w003369817.html

[@akumawins0404]

@0:19 Where did you find a sub panel that supports a power switch button? Or did you make that yourself. Great video, this too me is an ideal modernized vewlix cab setup

[@dorfus]

So that sub panel was a plain plastic panel on the vewlix that I drilled holes into. I wired a pc power switch into it. I think now there are several people who make plexi or metal panels that fit that spot- it is essentially a removable plastic piece that can be replaced with all manner of card reader or accessory as the arcade required.

[@matmcpaul9060]

Where did you get that stand that your dreamcast is sitting on? I need those in my life.

[@dorfus]

FITUEYES Monitor Stand -Adjustable Glass Computer Monitor Riser, Clear Desktop Stand for Laptop TV Computer Screen, Desk Organization, Office Supplies, DT103801GC, 1Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8PVXIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_30WGGVCCJHHVE53WKMVF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@dorfus]

I think this is it. It’s basically a monitor stand, going back into my weird storage cabinet wall.

[@JoseGontijo82]

Great setup man. Where in New England are you from? What was the cost for the cab and the extras? Thank you

[@albertrocamacia9269]

Coollll !!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@miguelcarneiro1192]

Hi, amazing set up you have there man! How much did that arcade machine coasted you on total to be on that amazing shape?

[@LodanZark]

I always enjoyed the vewlix cabinets design, but noir and sega2p layout it's more ergonomic, I'm wonder if there is layout mods for cabinet.

[@dorfus]

I'm sure you could have someone make a panel of any layout- there are some great custom builders out there. We've joked around here about having a panel made that has a hitbox on the 2P side.

[@tomrwills]

Do you find a 2 player control panel with 8 buttons each to be cramped with 2 adults sitting next to each other?

[@dorfus]

It’s actually not too bad. Certainly preferable to be on different machines, but I’ve played this a lot with other people and don’t have an issue with it. I do however have an issue with two player on a Blast City- I always wondered why people used 2P Sega as a standard and not 1p. The reason is because 1P Sega has its buttons tilted weird so the first player won’t constantly be elbowing the second player.

[@tomrwills]

@@dorfus thanks. I have seen JonyFraze do 2 cabs next to each other, 1P panels each. That's ideal but obviously costly and takes up more room. Another option I have been thinking about is a 1P panel (most likely the most common use case) and just use a USB port to plug in another fight stick to sit on player 2's lap.

[@dorfus]

@@tomrwills yeah and for this frequently that’s what I do. I have a few friends who have hit boxes

[@arthurclayton8866]

@dorfus Great Video and I love your office game room! Quick question for you. How did you end up wiring your stock speakers to your new amp? I want to do the same thing. I'm looking for the easiest solution. Any help would be highly appreciate.

[@dorfus]

Hey there! I’m trying to remember the exact wires from the original Taito amp but I can’t find the diagram now- basically it’s a little connection cable that I cut and directly wired into the amplifier listed as an Amazon link below. The dials on the top really just attenuate the volume coming from the PC inside- the amplifier itself is always at the same level.

[@arthurclayton8866]

@dorfus thanks it worked! Simple enough. Last question for you. I plan to do a pc build in my vewlix and I order the monitor bracket that you mentioned. How do you have your monitor set up? Does it turn on automatically when you turn on your computer? Or do you have to go to the back of the machine to turn it on? Again, thanks for the help 😀

[@dorfus]

@@arthurclayton8866 Depending on the LG model, they auto switch and are in sleep mode until an input is detected. Mine is always on in sleep mode. I have noticed some do not auto switch though- so your mileage may vary. If you end up with one like that, you’ll need some kind of hdmi switch. Make sure everything is set up before you close up the casing on your monitor, the control button is very hard to access.

[@arthurclayton8866]

@@dorfus Again thanks for all your help. It really is helping me with my build. Last question for you. Did you buy the panel with the volume, usb ports, and power button? Or did you you drill holes and create your own?

[@dorfus]

@@arthurclayton8866 my Vewlix came with a blank plastic one, so I drilled the holes myself. Some folks on Etsy make nice plexi panels though I think!

[@Dandizz]

My other exciting present day hobby, smoking hash ronsin while I game.

[@koosy2987]

I have the same with HD 32", but somehow i can't get my DVI working, i am using VGA instead but whatever i do i will never get an image trough DVI, i use an HDMI to DVI cable, but the monitor keeps saying NO SIGNAL. Any tips?

[@dorfus]

Are you using the original monitor? They’re very finicky. Are you sending a 720p signal? I do not believe they can handle anything more unless you have a Diamond Black.

[@koosy2987]

@@dorfus it is a full HD 1920x1080, i am not sure what brand monitor it is. VGA at 1080 works fine.. just not over DVI

[@koosy2987]

@@dorfus I was told that the DVI to HDMI adapter needs 5v on pin 14 for the monitor to sync.

[@dorfus]

@@koosy2987 hmm, wish I knew more but I replaced the monitor in mine with an LG 1440p panel.

[@cedricbanks2149]

At 6:40 how do you make wall TV a marquee and the arcade TV something else.

[@dorfus]

That is just two sources running at once. I have the ps5 running to the tv and the Xbox on the vewlix- I can swap them any time.

[@cedricbanks2149]

@@dorfus I'm building arcade machine text step by step.

[@MadaoAU]

May this is dream setup. I wanted to ask as I am interested in getting a viewlix L, how hard is to get a computer inside that baby ? I want to be able to play PC/console in there

[@dorfus]

Tons of space. Very easy to mount either a motherboard on an open frame, or use a small form factor pc.

[@KamenRiderUnlimited]

Thanks for the video. How did you wire the speakers into the amp? Did you remove the existing 4 wires from the JST connector, and if so, how did you convert them into the RCA style plugs on the amplifier you linked? I am trying to bypass the stock amp in my Diamond Orange with a PS4 because it just buzzes and doesn't work. I would really like to avoid taking apart/replacing the original speakers...

[@dorfus]

I cut the original sound connector off, the one that connected to the Taito board. I stripped the wires for a normal amplifier connection and used the following for connecting to the amp: The "S" connector looks to be a JST XL, and looking at the Vewlix schematics it is for the speakers Pin 1 Speaker L+ Pin 2 Speaker R+ Pin 3 Speaker L- Pin 4 Speaker R- I found that in a forum somewhere. The speakers are wired in sequence by the way. So even though there are four, you only need to connect left and right.

[@KamenRiderUnlimited]

@@dorfus Exactly the answer I needed. Thank you!

[@Kaceydotme]

Would you be able to refer me to the dealer?

[@popeye7833]

Nice ! where did you buy it

[@her0oftim327]

Question, I'm looking at the wireless charger you bought off amazon, but how did you mount it to work under the nesica panel? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

[@dorfus]

I cut down all the internal structures attached to the Nesica card reader, and removed all the associated electronics. A very close connection is essential. Then I basically gutted the wireless charger and removed the pad (be careful not to crack it) and hot glued the whole thing tightly within the Nesica reader. Not pretty, but it is very functional and charges the phone even when the pc inside is off.

[@her0oftim327]

@@dorfus thanks, I appreciate it. Will probably follow suit.

[@jerkstore]

Dude imaigne being rich and smart

[@MrClockw3rk]

If you’re interested in more modern cabinet design, you might also like the wall mounted builds I do for Umbrella Arcades.

[@neccros007]

Do you tweak your windows UI to fit the cabinet a little better? I am trying to get ideas of tweaking my UI for the living room PC I have.... I want a clean, simple Windows layout to make it more console like... I do more than just game on it

[@dorfus]

I just use Steam Big Picture. It works okay, but definitely has some weird glitches still when joining voice chat or organizing content. I’m really hoping the new UI from Steam Deck pushes things further. It is nice that you can add non steam content and use custom images.

[@neccros007]

@@dorfus wait steam deck ui?

[@dorfus]

@@neccros007 yeah they’re replacing big picture mode with the Steam Deck UI. www.theverge.com/2021/7/21/22586454/valve-steam-deck-ui-pc-client-steamos-3-big-picture

[@PharoahsKingdom]

You got a tutorial?

[@ryanmichalski7420]

What size is the monitor

[@dorfus]

32”. Identical in size to the original 720p display this had.

[@fevernight123]

I have a question? I was wondering where did you buy 100 yen coins? I have a Japanese arcade and I want to buy some to make my arcade feel authentic

[@dorfus]

Honestly, it's really hard to find them right now. I bought a lot of them for around the actual cash value on eBay a year ago- I think I just got lucky. More recently, I've had friends in Korea and Japan send me 100 yen coins that they had on hand. Do NOT buy the Olympic 100 yen coins you see on eBay- my machines reject them. Something is slightly different about them.