Sorry everyone for the video stuttering, it stops after a few seconds.
@AnalystAndy2 ай бұрын
Solid job. I build an arcade cabinet lately and I can appreciated the work you put in
@dmoehling Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I took inspiration in a few wiring areas from many of the folks on the VP forums. :)
@forbidden76 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I get it, but doesn't look right. I have had a few real pinball machines and the apron is always right there.
@leevonwhite51872 ай бұрын
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!
@GearheadDaily2 ай бұрын
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! :)
@justimagine2403 Жыл бұрын
My master cabinet maker - my dad - sadly passed in 2019. It all looks like work he used to do so masterfully.
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I'm sorry to hear that. :(
@gutog580110 ай бұрын
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
@chiefersutherland5609 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Anything that helps, right?!
@lkamons211 ай бұрын
Great job on the build BTW
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I prefer to use just SSF and not install solenoids. Plenty of automotive experience on this channel :)
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@GearheadDailyFair enough, to each their own. Awesome build, congrats.
@jeroentevaarwerk6122 Жыл бұрын
wow!! after seeing this i am thinking doing this myself..... But i do not think i come as near as you do....... Incredeble!!😍😍😍😍😍😍
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Hey, try it and learn. Then do it again better each time!
@T88-fh9ci11 ай бұрын
Very impressive nice job inspiring me, love the madness theme hard to beat
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's my all time favorite, can't beat a classic!
@tonyd56232 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!
@benjamindunlop9057 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Having a cabinet shop helps ;)
@Fenster134 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@janpedersen912011 ай бұрын
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
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
@@janpedersen9120 I'll see what I can do :)
@janpedersen912011 ай бұрын
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
@brianhornung1685 Жыл бұрын
Great looking build. I’m jealous on that LG C2. Turned out great. Enjoy it
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
I found a refurbished TV play field for almost half price. Worth it!
@crosswindjones9 ай бұрын
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.
@GearheadDaily9 ай бұрын
Solenoids you mean? Not for me, the SSF can be cranked loud enough for my taste 😁
@rockytrh Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope yours goes well :) The affiliate links help me, so if you can use them
@cpace123 Жыл бұрын
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 :)
@gerhardbicker1473 Жыл бұрын
THX a lot for sharing, it's a great build and a fantastic video!
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@softdorothy11 ай бұрын
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.
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
in this case MDF doesn't make sense, but melamine is fine if a bit heavy.
@onedwnbruh Жыл бұрын
Great job and thanks for sharing your build!!
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@AnomalousOne1401 Жыл бұрын
Incredible‼️ I love it,💓
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rjclarkeePincadeRebel Жыл бұрын
well done, lovely build, yeah i have used black melamine on my two builds too, easy peasy!
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
A bit heavier than ply but looks so much better.
@justimagine2403 Жыл бұрын
Mine is in a former Williams Scorpion widebody. Yes, it was harvested.
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
All good!
@CoinHopperAcceptor2 ай бұрын
good machine
@TBD3.0 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding.
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@stuartsherman5975 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic job!
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@forbidden76 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The full 16:9 DMD is more versatile, I think. You can do EM games and the newer VPW releases too
@forbidden76 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@forbidden76 I've had no issues with puppacks. All work great with 120fps
@ehyouman11 ай бұрын
Looks great
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
thanks
@d.j.vandermeer383210 күн бұрын
Looking great. You made the cab shorter. Did you also make the siderails shorter?
@GearheadDaily10 күн бұрын
Nope. it needed to be the right height for the coin door.
@d.j.vandermeer383210 күн бұрын
@@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?
@jasoncross27513 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily3 ай бұрын
Everyones favorite just like mine... amzn.to/3V07Lrc
@justimagine2403 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I plan on adding the glass to complete the look
@tiffanymccue61110 ай бұрын
would you be willing to share your build plans and mount for the OLED please? Awesome build man!
@MetalJoe1017 ай бұрын
if i get one custom made make one dedicated to all the rock bands that did pinball machines
@GearheadDaily7 ай бұрын
Kick ass do it
@JordanManfrey5 ай бұрын
my man built a pinball machine out of magic eraser
@user-ou4uc2yp4t9 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily9 ай бұрын
I got all the black hardware from VirtuaPin. I shortened it maybe 6" total
@perander7910 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily9 ай бұрын
nope, it turns on with power like my other monitors. and yes, the power button is covered up.
@vlaktorbb5 ай бұрын
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%?
@GearheadDaily5 ай бұрын
So far it's perfect, not sure why I'd keep it static .... Ever. It's a video game. Constantly moving
@robwalker29376 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
Just leave it and cover it up with a side skirt
@UTO0O0B5 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily5 ай бұрын
Oh yes huge and those pre built ones may look good but you really should learn to add tables and edit yourself
@PinStratsDan Жыл бұрын
Nice! Hope you are enjoying some VPW releases such as Iron Maiden Legacy of the Beast ;-)
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Yessir! I don't quite know the rule set very well, but IM is a great VPW release.
@dwl25010 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
Yep, on the back is this switch.... amzn.to/3My2h3t
@SPKRFRKRMPLS3 ай бұрын
HOW MUCH TO COMMISSION ONE I LOVE THIS
@GearheadDaily3 ай бұрын
Depending on options, starts at 6500
@cschaaf Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I trimmed them near the lockdown bar because that covers the rail guards. I did it with a tin snips. Pretty easy.
@havoc299 ай бұрын
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...
@GearheadDaily9 ай бұрын
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.
@jurithemad81636 ай бұрын
Great build man!!! Which software are you using? Thanks
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
Pinup popper is the only way to go.
@Phnix-lw2kr4 ай бұрын
Did you ever get glass for the playfield? Any problems with heat and the C2 once it was on?
@GearheadDaily4 ай бұрын
No heat issues, just a few fans for intake and exhaust 😊
@Phnix-lw2kr4 ай бұрын
@@GearheadDaily Class, thanks for the reply!
@Son37Lumiere6 ай бұрын
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.
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
This is all hand built by me. Having a cabinet shop helps ;)
@Son37Lumiere6 ай бұрын
@@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!
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
@@Son37Lumiere if you're close enough to pick it up, sure.
@Son37Lumiere6 ай бұрын
@@GearheadDailyWhere are you located? I mean it would be fine with me to ship unassembled as well, I can assemble the pieces.
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
@@Son37Lumiere MN, i don't want to ship it. sorry.
@noahwolf1092 Жыл бұрын
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!
@WingburenArcade9 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily9 ай бұрын
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.
@terrysmith3767 Жыл бұрын
Very nice build. What TV are you using for the playfield?
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
I have the LG C2 42" amzn.to/3MVojh8
@EvilNuff Жыл бұрын
Looks great, love it! Where did you get the black rails/legs and lockdown bar?
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Virtua Pin.
@EvilNuff Жыл бұрын
@@GearheadDaily Oh, i've only seen the chrome ones there did you get those and paint them yourself?
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
@@EvilNuff Just ask Paul and he will give you black ones :)
@EvilNuff Жыл бұрын
@@GearheadDaily Thanks!
@dmoehling Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@xlegx7 ай бұрын
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?
@GearheadDaily7 ай бұрын
That's all controlled by VPX. Pretty easy.
@djm237310 ай бұрын
Would you be willing to share your build plans please. I want to build a cabinet with a LG C3. Would be greatly appreciated.
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
I only have them on my notepad, long hand.
@djm237310 ай бұрын
@@GearheadDaily no wasted space with your build. Perfect basically
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
@@djm2373 Thank you, this is my second one, learned a lot from the first :)
@lkamons211 ай бұрын
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
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
VirtuaPin. got the art there too.
@TheNinja411 күн бұрын
What Softwear is used? Is it on steam?
@GearheadDaily11 күн бұрын
@@TheNinja4 no, no steam. Pinup popper. Free to use, just cannot sell it
@tiffanymccue61110 ай бұрын
do you have your build plans. Looking to build exact cabient with the 42 inch playfield
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
All my plans are on pen and paper.
@billyszigety5692 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Pinup Popper has been the easiest for me. As a cabinet maker myself, this cabinet is a solid rock :D
@theaf92773 ай бұрын
Does your action button work on the lockbar?
@GearheadDaily3 ай бұрын
It will when I finally wire it up! LOL But yes that's the point
@theaf92773 ай бұрын
@@GearheadDaily Did you end up getting a Williams/JJP receiver/lockbar combo?
@GearheadDaily3 ай бұрын
@@theaf9277 I have the stern version. Works either way
@thebandlounge6 ай бұрын
The big question is... How are your drop stalls in game with the 120hz/4k?!? Man would love to see that live
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
drop stalls? everything works great for me at 4k with 120hz. Took a while to figure it out, but i got it.
@thebandlounge6 ай бұрын
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 :)
@GearheadDaily6 ай бұрын
@@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
@thebandlounge6 ай бұрын
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)
@thebandlounge6 ай бұрын
Did you document the cabinet plans anywhere? May give it a shot!
@justimagine2403 Жыл бұрын
Is it super secret or where do you get VPX tables and ROMS ? And or PUPS etc.?
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
virtual-pinball-spreadsheet.web.app/
@pinballcabinet Жыл бұрын
What did you end up doing for the side gaps???
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Haven't solved it, but will do filler strips with flashing and magnets
@extraball_is_lit11 ай бұрын
This cab is a Williams widebody?
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
Yes, a replica.
@wardgross2031 Жыл бұрын
I need one of these in my life. My wife if going to kill me.
@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын
Its a fun project! Get her involved :)
@sykoskid10 ай бұрын
Was anybody able to get background sounds working on Flash table yet.
@coreysmith641011 ай бұрын
I would like to buy pinup popper
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
It's free
@coreysmith641011 ай бұрын
@@GearheadDaily how in the heck can I get other tables besides the fx tales and zaccari that come from steam.... thx....
@GearheadDaily11 ай бұрын
@@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
@tompappas269510 ай бұрын
Total cost?
@GearheadDaily10 ай бұрын
Something like $4k-ish.
@user-or3sy3tu3r Жыл бұрын
it
@user-or3sy3tu3r Жыл бұрын
I just don't agree with this bunch of buttons on the front, there's a way to get around it