My 2nd Virtual Pinball build, 4k 120hz, custom box, SSF and much more!

[@GearheadDaily]

Sorry everyone for the video stuttering, it stops after a few seconds.

[@dmoehling]

This is the cleanest wiring job I’ve ever seen! Nice job on the internals. There’s a lot going on inside one of these cabs and it can get cluttered fast. You win the internet today. Nice job. ❤

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! I took inspiration in a few wiring areas from many of the folks on the VP forums. :)

[@AnalystAndy]

Solid job. I build an arcade cabinet lately and I can appreciated the work you put in

[@forbidden76]

Great looking table! People make their cabinets with 5-6" front lock bar so you don't have to hurt your neck looking straight down playing the table. Your neck is more at an angle and way less sore.

[@GearheadDaily]

I get it, but doesn't look right. I have had a few real pinball machines and the apron is always right there.

[@jeroentevaarwerk6122]

wow!! after seeing this i am thinking doing this myself..... But i do not think i come as near as you do....... Incredeble!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@GearheadDaily]

Hey, try it and learn. Then do it again better each time!

[@leevonwhite5187]

I never comment, but feel compelled to in this case. This an excellent video on a very thorough, high quality virtual pinball build. The reason I had to comment: I decided to click a link in the description as the channel owner has written 3 books available for sale on Amazon. I clicked expecting something typical like "How to Program Python" or other software design engineering... Imagine my surprise when the first link I clicked took me to a bench guide guide for rebuilding the very popular and ubiquitous 4L80E GM heavy duty Transmission! Sir, you are an inspirational modern renaissance man and my personal hero. Not only am I fascinated by DIY virtual pinball, but I've also rebuilt several 4L80Es - it's nice to know there are others with that weird sort of combination of interests. Thank you, and Cheers!

[@GearheadDaily]

HAH! You don't know the half of it brother! I have so many weird and obscure interests, it makes most people's heads spin. Welcome! :)

[@lkamons2]

Great job on the build BTW

[@GearheadDaily]

Thank you! :)

[@justimagine2403]

My master cabinet maker - my dad - sadly passed in 2019. It all looks like work he used to do so masterfully.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thank you and I'm sorry to hear that. :(

[@T88-fh9ci]

Very impressive nice job inspiring me, love the madness theme hard to beat

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! It's my all time favorite, can't beat a classic!

[@gutog5801]

I added 2 switch with the little metal arm to my coins and you push the coin for credit and works awesome, looks more realistic and it was very easy to do it Just a suggestion It looks great, i builded mine also and i added every single toy from a real table also, all my friends get impressed with it

[@gerhardbicker1473]

THX a lot for sharing, it's a great build and a fantastic video!

[@GearheadDaily]

Much appreciated!

[@GYGOtv]

Always awesome to see quality craftmanship and attention to detail. We built a custom PFX3 unit for my 87 year old mother several years ago and she loves it. Your work reminded me of our machine... impressive! If you can, look into adding automotive solenoids to your unit. They add so much realism to the bumpers and flippers. We also added a small shaker motor, which if you like that sub rattling everything you would probably like as well. Anyway, just had to tell you great job on the build... looks amazing.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! I prefer to use just SSF and not install solenoids. Plenty of automotive experience on this channel :)

[@GYGOtv]

@@GearheadDailyFair enough, to each their own. Awesome build, congrats.

[@softdorothy]

Very cool. About to start my build - thanks for the tour. Hate MDF. Going with a nice multi-ply (Europly or similar). I've been building furniture and such for some years now and that has steered me toward the high end plywood, away from MDF.

[@GearheadDaily]

in this case MDF doesn't make sense, but melamine is fine if a bit heavy.

[@chiefersutherland5609]

She's beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing I'm just getting my build going and seeing finished cabs has been my biggest source of motivation lately😂

[@GearheadDaily]

Anything that helps, right?!

[@onedwnbruh]

Great job and thanks for sharing your build!!

[@GearheadDaily]

Thank you

[@brianhornung1685]

Great looking build. I’m jealous on that LG C2. Turned out great. Enjoy it

[@GearheadDaily]

I found a refurbished TV play field for almost half price. Worth it!

[@rjclarkeePincadeRebel]

well done, lovely build, yeah i have used black melamine on my two builds too, easy peasy!

[@GearheadDaily]

A bit heavier than ply but looks so much better.

[@tonyd5623]

Thanks for this!

[@AnomalousOne1401]

Incredible‼️ I love it,💓

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks!

[@tiffanymccue611]

would you be willing to share your build plans and mount for the OLED please? Awesome build man!

[@slitherninja781]

Very cool video!

[@GearheadDaily]

thanks!

[@cpace123]

Nice. I'm in the process of building my VP. It has been my goal to be as budget as possible. So it's taken time to source parts. Some part I made from scratch & some from thrifting. It's a full table size and I'm about 3/4 done. So far I am bellow the $500 threshold. It even has 3 screens. I'm just checking out other VP so what what I like cosmetically :)

[@crosswindjones]

Really nice build. Only thing missing are the contactors! I built a 27" mini pin several years ago and am thinking of making a full size table. It was great to see your layout.

[@GearheadDaily]

Solenoids you mean? Not for me, the SSF can be cranked loud enough for my taste 😁

[@stuartsherman5975]

Fantastic job!

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks!

[@TBD3.0]

Outstanding.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thank you :)

[@rockytrh]

Looks super good. Currently in the acquisition phase of my build, and I'll definitely be stealing a few of your ideas like how you did the back box. Also, thanks for the amazon links.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! I hope yours goes well :) The affiliate links help me, so if you can use them

[@justimagine2403]

Mine is in a former Williams Scorpion widebody. Yes, it was harvested.

[@GearheadDaily]

All good!

[@forbidden76]

Great build! I went with a 4:1 14.9" DMD though as most games except for very modern ones use that and to me a full DMD just looks too busy and distracting but to each their own. I like my stuff very authentic though, for example I have a 26" CRT Wells Gardner in my MAME cabinet.

[@GearheadDaily]

The full 16:9 DMD is more versatile, I think. You can do EM games and the newer VPW releases too

[@forbidden76]

@@GearheadDaily Yeah I get that. I rather it be more authentic though. 95%+ of all games with DMD's were built with a 4:1 DMD. Also PUP Packs decrease performance on many tables and even crash them. Just too many reasons for me to not go 16:9 15.6" now. Maybe later and I move my 4:1 as high score topper but I am liking like it is. I put a 3M monitor privacy filter over my LCD DMD to make it look darker and more authentic. Looks like a real DMD for quarter of the price.

[@GearheadDaily]

@@forbidden76 I've had no issues with puppacks. All work great with 120fps

[@antoinemartin1302]

Great. Do you recommend 43 or 50 inch play field please? Thank you

[@GearheadDaily]

Price point, the 43 is better and fits in most cabinets.

[@perander79]

I noticed your choice in DMD. I was planning on using a laptop lcd panel and controller board. However, the price of your dmd is about the same with no need to mess around. My only question: I noticed that dmd screen has a power button. Did you run into any issues with needing to switch the dmd back on? Obviously with a cab you have a master power switch that kills all cab power. I assume the dmd will just power on without need to press that now inaccessible button, right?

[@GearheadDaily]

nope, it turns on with power like my other monitors. and yes, the power button is covered up.

[@ehyouman]

Looks great

[@GearheadDaily]

thanks

[@WingburenArcade]

Are you rocking a 42" playfield monitor? Thinking if I should mount my 42" against the lock down bar or have a generic apron and crop just under the drain to use the screen more for play area. Any pointers?

[@GearheadDaily]

The aprons are already there in the tables, so i like having it butted up against the lockdown bar so i can see the rule sheet.

[@benjamindunlop9057]

this looks fantastic, I'm just getting into virtual pinball now, and wanting to build one myself. projects like this are so difficult to effectively balance budget correctly, you did a great job.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! Having a cabinet shop helps ;)

[@Fenster134]

@@GearheadDaily yeah I just bought a pretty run-down empty Recel Crazy Race cabinet from a marketplace for 50 €. Since I'm more a tech guy than a carpenter, this should bring me a big step forward. Now I try to refurbish, repaint and build a virtual pinball into it.

[@janpedersen9120]

you should do more videos on the contruction part, as one may say its tough, and we need more videos on that subject ;) build a cabinet on video please ;) @@GearheadDaily

[@GearheadDaily]

@@janpedersen9120 I'll see what I can do :)

[@janpedersen9120]

really happy if you even considder ;) so much wanna build my own but its tough to start out so much detail to take into considderations :D @@GearheadDaily

[@justimagine2403]

I often wonder if it is worth the "finished" look to have that glass back on top of the gorgeous monitor playfield. Seeing this, I am rethinking keeping the glass and just letting the monitor / tv be the top and not have any reflections.

[@GearheadDaily]

I plan on adding the glass to complete the look

[@CoinHopperAcceptor]

good machine

[@dwl250]

Great video. I saw where you explained the power and how it works with the slave outlets, but I missed how you turn on the entire system. Is there a power button that powers the entire thing on and off?

[@GearheadDaily]

Yep, on the back is this switch.... amzn.to/3My2h3t

[@serpserpserp]

Where can I get a vpin build guide that is in the metric system? I struggle to follow the inches, feet stuff.

[@GearheadDaily]

you can try mjrnet's guide

[@PinStratsDan]

Nice! Hope you are enjoying some VPW releases such as Iron Maiden Legacy of the Beast ;-)

[@GearheadDaily]

Yessir! I don't quite know the rule set very well, but IM is a great VPW release.

[@BillSuxtobegaza]

Love your build! I hope you could answer just a couple questions - Where did you find your black hardware? (Did you paint the stainless yourself?) I found black legs, but not black side strips, and lock bar. Like you, I also would like eliminate a large front apron. No one gives measurements to do this? What is your total side panel length (front to back) ? Did you shorten the side panel height to retain proportions? If yes, what is the side panel height, front and back?

[@GearheadDaily]

I got all the black hardware from VirtuaPin. I shortened it maybe 6" total

[@jasoncross2751]

Very nice job. I am getting ideas on my build. I am planning to possibly go with a 49 inch tv. I hear that any ol 4k tv wont give a great looking playfield. Which tv do you guys recommed?

[@GearheadDaily]

Everyones favorite just like mine... amzn.to/3V07Lrc

[@havoc29]

That's a great build!! I'm on the early stages of building one, and I've got the same LG C2. How much did you cut the length from the original plans of the Williams widebody? I don't want also a big gap on the top...

[@GearheadDaily]

I cut about 6" from the main overall length. Compared to a real pinball, it looks very very close to the real thing. I kept it wide because I might want a bigger screen some day.

[@Phnix-lw2kr]

Did you ever get glass for the playfield? Any problems with heat and the C2 once it was on?

[@GearheadDaily]

No heat issues, just a few fans for intake and exhaust 😊

[@Phnix-lw2kr]

@@GearheadDaily Class, thanks for the reply!

[@d.j.vandermeer3832]

Looking great. You made the cab shorter. Did you also make the siderails shorter?

[@GearheadDaily]

Nope. it needed to be the right height for the coin door.

[@d.j.vandermeer3832]

@@GearheadDaily what has the siderails to do with the coindoor? I mean if your cab is shorter (what you mentioned) were your siderails not to long?

[@xlegx]

Hi! how did you managed the vibration produced by SSF and the activation of the gyroscope of kl25z board, affecting the movement of the ball?

[@GearheadDaily]

That's all controlled by VPX. Pretty easy.

[@lkamons2]

where did you get the lockdown bars and side rails? what are the outside dimensions of your cabinet? Reason I ask is for the sake fo the lockdown bar. Thanks

[@GearheadDaily]

VirtuaPin. got the art there too.

[@tiffanymccue611]

do you have your build plans. Looking to build exact cabient with the 42 inch playfield

[@GearheadDaily]

All my plans are on pen and paper.

[@MetalJoe101]

if i get one custom made make one dedicated to all the rock bands that did pinball machines

[@GearheadDaily]

Kick ass do it

[@robwalker2937]

Really nice build! How are you planning around the sensor notch on the bottom of the C2 monitor? Are you going to remove it (cut it off) or hide it with something like LED side lights?

[@GearheadDaily]

Just leave it and cover it up with a side skirt

[@cschaaf]

I like how you shortened the cab to avoid having a skirt above the lockdown bar, how did you deal with the rails being shorter than standard? Did you just trim them up by the backbox?

[@GearheadDaily]

I trimmed them near the lockdown bar because that covers the rail guards. I did it with a tin snips. Pretty easy.

[@djm2373]

Would you be willing to share your build plans please. I want to build a cabinet with a LG C3. Would be greatly appreciated.

[@GearheadDaily]

I only have them on my notepad, long hand.

[@djm2373]

@@GearheadDaily no wasted space with your build. Perfect basically

[@GearheadDaily]

@@djm2373 Thank you, this is my second one, learned a lot from the first :)

[@SPKRFRKRMPLS]

HOW MUCH TO COMMISSION ONE I LOVE THIS

[@GearheadDaily]

Depending on options, starts at 6500

[@theaf9277]

Does your action button work on the lockbar?

[@GearheadDaily]

It will when I finally wire it up! LOL But yes that's the point

[@theaf9277]

@@GearheadDaily Did you end up getting a Williams/JJP receiver/lockbar combo?

[@GearheadDaily]

@@theaf9277 I have the stern version. Works either way

[@vlaktorbb]

Cool to see you use a OLED monitor. In my experience LG OLED's tend to turn down the brightness slowly over time if a image is static. How are your experiences using the OLED playfield? And what LED brightness settings are you running? 100%?

[@GearheadDaily]

So far it's perfect, not sure why I'd keep it static .... Ever. It's a video game. Constantly moving

[@UTO0O0B]

Great build! Really want something like this, but debating prebuilt vs building myself. Is there much of a saving building yourself? I’ve seen top end pre-builds at around 8 to 9 grand. My DIY skills aren’t great, but I’m sure I could do something like this. If you dont mind divulging, what was your total build cost?

[@GearheadDaily]

Oh yes huge and those pre built ones may look good but you really should learn to add tables and edit yourself

[@JordanManfrey]

my man built a pinball machine out of magic eraser

[@jeffmcclure888]

What is the spec on the primary display?

[@GearheadDaily]

Here's the display I used: amzn.to/4f56uaG

[@TheNinja4]

What Softwear is used? Is it on steam?

[@GearheadDaily]

@@TheNinja4 no, no steam. Pinup popper. Free to use, just cannot sell it

[@pinballcabinet]

What did you end up doing for the side gaps???

[@GearheadDaily]

Haven't solved it, but will do filler strips with flashing and magnets

[@billyszigety5692]

Hello my friend, I too, have built a virtual pinball box and purchased the three monitors, computer and all peripheral’s but have been stopped at the software installation. I’m a custom cabinet maker, and I have a box as nice as yours and will rival any new pinball machine that you see out there but it’s unusable to me because I can’t install the software. Can you point me in a direction or help me out?

[@GearheadDaily]

Pinup Popper has been the easiest for me. As a cabinet maker myself, this cabinet is a solid rock :D

[@noahwolf1092]

That's a 32 inch monitor? Can I ask what the width/height of your backbox is? I'm Currently working on a cab build myself. Would also be curious to know how many inches you took off of the cabinet length as I love how clean that looks!

[@justimagine2403]

Is it super secret or where do you get VPX tables and ROMS ? And or PUPS etc.?

[@GearheadDaily]

virtual-pinball-spreadsheet.web.app/

[@EvilNuff]

Looks great, love it! Where did you get the black rails/legs and lockdown bar?

[@GearheadDaily]

Virtua Pin.

[@EvilNuff]

@@GearheadDaily Oh, i've only seen the chrome ones there did you get those and paint them yourself?

[@GearheadDaily]

@@EvilNuff Just ask Paul and he will give you black ones :)

[@EvilNuff]

@@GearheadDaily Thanks!

[@Son37Lumiere]

I really like your build, basically a lot like I plan on building mine, hopefully within the next few months. Did you build the cab from scratch or get it somewhere? Personally, as great as the OLEDs look, I don't want to worry about burn in so I'm looking for a good 4k 120hz LCD panel but not a lot of good options out there at 42/43", at least for a reasonable price.

[@GearheadDaily]

This is all hand built by me. Having a cabinet shop helps ;)

[@Son37Lumiere]

@@GearheadDaily Jealous. I don't have the space or tools to build my own cab. Would you be at all interested in building another one for me? Lol!

[@GearheadDaily]

@@Son37Lumiere if you're close enough to pick it up, sure.

[@Son37Lumiere]

@@GearheadDailyWhere are you located? I mean it would be fine with me to ship unassembled as well, I can assemble the pieces.

[@GearheadDaily]

@@Son37Lumiere MN, i don't want to ship it. sorry.

[@extraball_is_lit]

This cab is a Williams widebody?

[@GearheadDaily]

Yes, a replica.

[@terrysmith3767]

Very nice build. What TV are you using for the playfield?

[@GearheadDaily]

I have the LG C2 42" amzn.to/3MVojh8

[@dmoehling]

I can only imagine how much “flack” you got for building the cab out of melamine. But as you stated you get super flat sides for art with 0 painting…and I’m sure it’s beyond sturdy. Can you talk for a few about screws and fasteners? Everything I’ve read says typical wood screws can pull out of MDF / melamine super easy. Did you have any issues?

[@GearheadDaily]

Hah, ya I got a little hard times but the integrity really isn't that much better/worse than plywood. Its a tad heavier over all, but this was the best material for the job. I generally don't use screws to build cabinets carcasses, some I will for backs or to hold stuff in place, but generally just glue and nail gun to hold things while I put it together. That said, they do make a melamine specific screw that you can use and I've heard decent results, but honestly, just dado and rabbet the whole thing like i did and its going to be strong with just glue.

[@jurithemad8163]

Great build man!!! Which software are you using? Thanks

[@GearheadDaily]

Pinup popper is the only way to go.

[@thebandlounge]

The big question is... How are your drop stalls in game with the 120hz/4k?!? Man would love to see that live

[@GearheadDaily]

drop stalls? everything works great for me at 4k with 120hz. Took a while to figure it out, but i got it.

[@thebandlounge]

I meant the physics of the ball dropping on the flipper at the precise moment of release to create the stalling of the ball on the flipper. It’s that level of detail that kills the Vpin’s for me. Albeit they are getting SO close!!! This is a very impressive build. Good job! I’m hoping 120hz+ can remove that natural brain barrier between real and virtual nitpicks of mine :)

[@GearheadDaily]

@@thebandlounge It's pretty close and live catches are pretty easy, but its the microflips that aren't there yet. I can't bump a ball very well even with leaf switches

[@thebandlounge]

Hardware isn’t my strong point. So to my understanding if higher the refresh rate, the more lifelike timing the ball will have when it contacts the flippers? Whereas my 60hz, although it’s not horrible, it’s obviously noticeable that the direction I hit the ball isn’t exactly the direction I hit the ball)

[@thebandlounge]

Did you document the cabinet plans anywhere? May give it a shot!

[@mark35mi]

Final $$$ investment with this build? nice work.

[@GearheadDaily]

Probably 4500 with a higher end PC

[@tompappas2695]

Total cost?

[@GearheadDaily]

Something like $4k-ish.

[@wardgross2031]

I need one of these in my life. My wife if going to kill me.

[@GearheadDaily]

Its a fun project! Get her involved :)

[@coreysmith6410]

I would like to buy pinup popper

[@GearheadDaily]

It's free

[@coreysmith6410]

@@GearheadDaily how in the heck can I get other tables besides the fx tales and zaccari that come from steam.... thx....

[@GearheadDaily]

@@coreysmith6410 In the pinup FB forum there are people who can help with that. I don't do anything with FX but i know they do it all the time

[@sykoskid]

Was anybody able to get background sounds working on Flash table yet.

[@WeydenPratesSimoes]

it

[@WeydenPratesSimoes]

I just don't agree with this bunch of buttons on the front, there's a way to get around it

[@GearheadDaily]

Cool.