PETSCII Robots Arcade Cabinet Build

[@andydoane]

Looking forward to the video 25 years from now when the 8-Bit Guy retrobrites this vintage cabinet.

[@Diego-oq3ih]

A 75 years old David retrobrighting his own cabinet

[@bhirawamaylana466]

I think that should be his brother GeekPub to do the jobs, after all he the one who built it.

[@gmcnewlook]

Nothing to probably retrobrite? (Not sure about the longevity of the vinyl)

[@cendrizzi]

@@gmcnewlook I think it was a joke :). (but maybe the buttons?)

[@AristarcoPalacios]

And fellow YTer Adrian Black trying to figure out why the Amiga board is behaving. XD

[@TheGeekPub]

UPDATE: The monitor has been repaired and the game is back in service. We decided the world needed a PETSCII Robots arcade cabinet. After it all the other releases it just seemed fitting!

[@Tech_481]

@@lovedfriend2020 Ya! I can't find anything on either of their channels

[@TheVampireKit]

​@@lovedfriend2020 Link to The 8-Bit Guy's plan for the PETSCII Robots arcade (mixed in with other platforms). kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqC4ZI13hKqUfMU

[@TheVampireKit]

@@Tech_481 Link to The 8-Bit Guy's plan for the PETSCII Robots arcade (mixed in with other platforms). kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqC4ZI13hKqUfMU

[@bellshooter]

@Michael Arnold He said there would be a link WHEN the unit was back in the arcade!

[@Tech_481]

@@bellshooter I think Michael and I are currently looking for the first video that he mentioned also incorrect he said there will be a link that you can click on and check everyday to see when it'll be back. I'm sure it's probably a homemade website that says unfortunately it's still broken or something!

[@AndersEngerJensen]

Wow! Those decals and graphics turned out way better than I had hoped! Excellent work guys! 🤩🤓😁

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Looks like you have many talents, Anders!

[@Pracedru]

Yeah great work Anders.

[@johanlaurasia]

Great job Anders!

[@Colaholiker]

I was surprised, knowing your name for cool retro music so far, I was not aware that you are also skilled when it comes to graphics design. Great job!

[@nyccollin]

I’m just glad to see this guy support a small KZbinr by helping with the cabinet. I think this 8 bit guy could really be huge one day.

[@bubbadmatt8124]

The Murray bros attention to detail when it comes to either their builds or restorations on computers are simply exquisite. Man I wish I could have a cab and a vintage PC done by em. I'd have to get a place with more room tho. 😂

[@inkblotthecolt]

Move over Parker Brothers The Murray Brothers are taking over.

[@patemathic]

Nothing a few thousand bucks can't fix.

[@green929392]

paper clip power supply

[@Technokrat1981]

This is crazy, I was thinking the whole time watching the video, that they could be brothers... Same type of voice and they also move a little like the same way. Fine to have another channel to subscribe :D

[@snafuet]

@@Technokrat1981 yeah, I was too, like "how and why did he copy David's intonation so well?", and then I realised 😂😂

[@killswitch2685]

I love how both brothers can work together to get projects done. The two powerhouses of retro youtube :)

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

One thing that is to be said for the Murray brothers: they show when things go wrong as well as when they go right. I look forward to seeing how the screen issue will be solved.

[@TheGeekPub]

Absolutely. This is real life, not the Kardashians!! 🤪

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

@@TheGeekPub Thank God!

[@commanderlabs]

This has got to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Our team actually discussed building an arcade machine for one of our own games and this video has definitely reinvigorated that desire. The world needs more cabinets like these.

[@jgunnink3]

This is amazing. David's brother is as good a carpenter as he is a computer programmer. What are the odds so much talent would be in one family?

[@nrdesign1991]

And he sounds exactly like his brother, just a bit deeper :D

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I'm not into vintage gaming or arcade machines, but I can't avoid getting excited at stuff like this. The craftsmanship and all the knowledge behind it is very satisfying to me. Makes me feel warm inside. 😌

[@Nebbed]

This must have been surreal for David/The 8-Bit Guy to have an arcade cabinet based on his game being built and put in place at an arcade. Awesome work you guys, and congrats! :D

[@DanTDMJace]

It was his idea, geekpub is his brother, and he talked to the arcade owner. Probably less surreal, but yes, surreal.

[@OCDRex11]

This was one of the coolest videos I have ever seen on YouYube, period. What a heckuva build! Great craftsmanship. MDF is such a rewarding media when building. It's like making sawdust out of sawdust, lol.

[@lucasmatos6201]

As some people say "There are many forms of art" Excellent work you did in that cabinet

[@nyccollin]

It’s really nice to see this guy support a smaller KZbinr and help so much with the cabinet. I bet this 8 bit guy could be really popular one day.

[@KennethSorling]

Tee hee. Nice trolling.

[@willallen7757]

I've been doing carpentry of one form or another since 1987. You make it look very easy, I love how you hit the highpoints, there is a lot of good info compressed in this.

[@S3gf4ult__]

Both you and your brother have some awesome content. I am a programmer, geek, and a woodworker. This is quality stuff :)

[@AristarcoPalacios]

I found myself smiling with a stupid smile when the finished unit was installed in the arcade. As if I was part of it all. This has been so awesome!! What an accomplishment for you, guys! So, so awesome!

[@RyanSmith-hi2nv]

Looks absolutely amazing! I appreciate that you guys share things even when they go wrong. Hope it's up and running soon!

[@Dsun4456]

A code based save system might be a cool feature to implement (if possible) on the arcade machine in the future.

[@kaitlyn__L]

That pneumatic nailgun really made me appreciate just how much hammering carpenters used to have to do until recently. Even sped-up, it’s clearly much simpler, easier, and more reliable. I used to think blacksmithing had to involve the most hammering pre-industrial revolution, but now I’m not so sure!

[@willallen7757]

Amen, driving nails requires lots of muscle memory and the proper hammer. It's amazing how hard it is to drive a nail with the wrong hammer.

[@cameronwebster6866]

@@willallen7757 even just a different hammer of the right type can throw you off.

[@madnar9]

It’s funny - Petsci Robots in a cabinet has a very ‘Gauntlet’ vibe. Love it, wonderful build.

[@TheGeekPub]

I think you're confusing it with something else. Gauntlet looks nothing like this: www.videoamusement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Gauntlet-II-Arcade-Game-from-Atari-80s-Event-Party-Rental.jpg

[@firemyst9064]

This is super detailed and tons of work. I'm glad you made this video to give me a solid snapshot of what entails making a custom cabinet vs buying one.

[@TheVampireKit]

Genius duplication of the 2nd side of the cabinet. Bummer on the CRT frying after installation. Great video. Beautiful work on it all.

[@dwaynezilla]

Damn, that cabinet looks fantastic! The cleanness of the build really takes it to the top level, and the overall look of it would more than fit in with cabinets back in the day! Well, put them to shame but it wouldn't look like it was from the future at least, hahah.

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

By far, one of, if not thé neatest, of these Arcade Game builds, I have seen, on KZbin.

[@P5ychoFox]

That cabinet is a work of art. Hammering in that t-moulding looks so satisfying.

[@damouze]

So cool to see an Amiga at the heart of this cabinet!

[@WH1T3_No1SE]

It is refreshing to see a video of woodworking nowadays that isn't just a cnc router doing most of the work.

[@droknron]

What a beautiful cabinet. You and your brother are so talented, it's really nice to see you work together on something with him making the game and you making the cabinet. I look forward to more such collaborations :)

[@Abaddon231]

As a carpenter, and an electronics geek I truly love this content.

[@steve_main]

Guys this is amazing. Imagine as a kid you knew you were going to do this. Childhood dreams come true!

[@mortensteen]

I will never not be completely awestruck by your ingenuity, skills, attention to detail and patience. What an absolute stellar job, Mike!

[@MegaAndroyd]

When you added the CRT bezel, it immediately reminded me of the movie Explorers and their homemade spaceship with it's CRT bezel as a window.

[@TheGeekPub]

I totally forgot about that. I guess I need to rewatch that movie.

[@vagabondinglife]

I find the craftsmanship and attention to detail in these builds inspiring. It motivates me in my non-arcade projects. Thank you!

[@chancellor2755]

You can use a latex/water based primer with the All Surface Enamel oil you have, I worked at Sherwin Williams for over 10 years, Just about any of the "ProBlock" latex based primers will work and seal the MDF. You could also use XIM or All Surface Enamel water based.

[@TheGeekPub]

1) Never use Latex on arcades. 2) Latex outgases and causes vinyl to bubble. 3) ProBlock is terrible for arcades because vinly refuses to stick to it. 4) Go to rule 1

[@chancellor2755]

@@TheGeekPub My point was, you claimed there was no oil based primer so the MDF was soaking up the ASE oil. You can prime with latex and topcoat with the All Surface Enamel Oil. That way the surface is sealed and the ASE coats better. If the top coat is All Surface Enamel Satin Oil like you have now I see no reason it should be any different for the vinyl to stick, ProBlock comes in several varieties including oil if you must, and also a bonding primer like XIM.

[@international806yachting]

My best friend and I just built our first Video Arcade machines (MAME) together. It was a great experience and we have learned a lot. I really like your cabinet, too. Well done! I am really tempted to steal one or two ideas for my next Video Arcade Machine cabinet, if I may. Thank you so much for sharing. You also have a new subscriber.

[@Axonteer]

My dad was a carpenter and i think he would have approved the wuality in this. Yes he was more the roof or winter garden builder and less the furniture man but he always said, go slow and do it once, rushing the job will only have you come back fixing it up later. I wish he was still around, so many cool things could have been built. Anyway , really like the craftsmanship eventhough im less of an arcade player and more just a pc gamer 🥰

[@andyshap]

So funny! I saw the thumbnail pop up on my feed and thought, "Sure, I'll watch some guy build a cabinet for David's game.". As I'm watching (and I see David in the vid), I'm thinking, "This guy sounds EXACTLY like David. Does everyone who lives near this area talk like this?". DUH! I finally made the connection. Loved the vid. Subscribed.

[@Starchface]

Immaculate design and construction. The end product is top shelf. Well done everybody.

[@prestonostra]

An amazing epic project; from programming the game to construction of the cabinet. From scratch. 👏 Bravo

[@Recordology]

Amazing craftsmanship. And equally amazing how you and your brother have the exact same vocal timbre and patterns.

[@W4TRI_Ronny]

Not since I stood in line to play Dragons Lair have I seen a cooler machine! Great work!

[@picklecrd]

Brings back memories seeing that cabinet build... Worked on arcade machines in the late 80s and early 90s when in highschool (my dad had a business). Only change I would make is I would have mounted the computer hardware under that board or on the side to protect it from being "coke-ed" (when someone sets a coke on the control panel and then spills it.). Always made a real mess in the coin box 😀.

[@59withqsb12]

I've never been to America, but I'd come to play PETSCII Robots in an arcade. Awesome work, Murrays! Can't wait to see the next one. Best regards from the UK.

[@soberacidtrip]

You are a complete and utter perfectionist. Incredible result.

[@MikeDancy]

that is a serious woodworking shop you have there.

[@Cino2424]

awesome work. i followed the whole process of developing the game. and now you made rhe right hardware

[@TheAcadianGuy]

Thank you for showing us how to recreate an old arcade cabinet. Your skills are amazing!

[@accessfm]

Love that you have a new video up.... it's been 5 months since your last! Great to see you back.

[@musicbinderpro8903]

Wow! Congratulations! It’s amazing! I’m so happy for David to see his game in an arcade cabinet. 👍 👍 👍

[@sm98710]

Ah those Petscii flybacks, they get you every time! Enjoyed this episode and developed a great appreciation for your skill and talents.

[@drewcam]

You do amazing builds. I love to watch them. You build things the right way, and it shows in the finished product. Great video!

[@herverouge2364]

You make me think of Alain, My old french friend, I love you guys!

[@SchardtCinematic]

Great Job on the cabinet. Dave looked so happy to see his game in a classic coin op style machine. Even his didn't need quarters.

[@PatonMacD]

Mike... you do such amazing work. So glad you are doing this! And David's work is amazing as well. You guys are the Retro Dynamic Duo! LOL

[@Arcadehollywood]

Really enjoyed this episode!! I just stumbled onto this channel! As somebody that collects, restores and documents the arcade game / pinball experience it's so great to see other channels take this stuff on! Sweet!!!!

[@abelfilho1834]

Amazing job! You guys are brilliant. Greetings from Brazil.

[@TheGeekPub]

Thank you very much!

[@DavesGarage]

Great build, very interesting! Random suggesting: studs in the horizontal monitor mount nutserts to make monitor installation a one-person job!

[@eDoc2020]

I'd personally add a ledge on the bottom support so the monitor can't slide off. Placing a monitor there is probably easier than aligning it on studs.

[@marcelk.4371]

Wow, really great work and craftsmanship. I also love the cablework. Really a really nice and clean machine. Outside and on the inside!

[@lanishx8935]

Hope people fully appreciate just how many different skillsets and years of experience it takes to create things like this!

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

When ever I get to that area, I will LOVE to stop by and play that game!

[@roscohaines8508]

Wow , you guy's are so skilled and smart. Nice job.

[@cpace123]

It's fun to see more traditional techniques. I have a small shop, and rely on my CNC for a lot of the work I do. Sometimes I still do work the traditional way. In some ways it's more satisfying. Smart idea using your large format printer. I also purchased one for shop work. I also have made few arcade cabinets, and like your front hinge solution.

[@juliushowlett7247]

If I walked into an arcade and saw this out of the blue, I'd probably just lose my mind! The cabinet turned out great!

[@wanderandargo]

That marquee looks amazing lit up under the acrylic!

[@sheilaolfieway1885]

Despite the hard work this actually looks like fun to me to actually make something, probably why I enjoyed legos. I didn't think people still made arcade cabinents, looks very professional.

[@electricadventures]

Cabinet came out very well, build process was very interesting too.

[@RobSchofield]

A clever cabinet design, expertly assembled. Great video!

[@HisVirusness]

Excellent craftsmanship. It's unfortunate what happened to the CRT, but hopefully that'll only be a minor bump in the road towards this cabinet being operational again. The actual price you pay for new old-stock, right?

[@dubsskyline]

Amazing job built just the original cabinets from the 80’s

[@Dorff_Meister]

Kudos to you one the awesome build! Kudos to Robin for having his game IN AN ARCADE! How bad-ass is that?!

[@Dukefazon]

I made a MAME-based arcade machine back in 2012 or 2013 and it turned out pretty good. I got a lot of help from my brother in law but basically I designed the whole thing on paper, ordered the materials and got to work. It was a pretty exciting summer. I don't know if I would attempt it again 10 years later but it was a great fun. Mine is left black, having a vinyl artwork wrap really makes it pop, even though I'm not a fan of the colors, the Petscii Robots machine really pops. I think they still make CRTs but I don't know what they use them these day, it would be neat to have a place that manufactures tubes like this one so you wouldn't have to rely on new-old stock or old used ones. Even the new-old stock ones are unreliable, sadly :(

[@jerrylarch6556]

Love this stuff. And what better way to celebrate this game than by designing and building an arcade cabinet to play it on! Those of us who remember the coin-op days are super excited to see the build and all the considerations for it. Great work guys!

[@hysel1234]

It's amazing how much you and David sound the same 😀

[@retrodevdroid3670]

So glad I watched till the end.

[@TheEBrig]

Hell of a video. What are the chances of parents having two computer savvy kids who both grow up to be fantastic content creators? Really loved the video, really just amazed at your woodworking and cabinet building skills!

[@LeeJ79]

Awesome, I wish I had the space, time and tools (and skill) to do this! Thanks for the video

[@deztructo123]

Here's a game idea, Make a side scrolling mario bros homage called "Murray Bros" You have to collect vintage computer stuff, while the enemies are threats to that, like modern computer items. Would be awesome!

[@DailyCorvid]

This arcade machine is really something! Congratulations to you both. The stuff you two are coming out with - this content is superb I really enjoy watching :)

[@deleted_redacted]

It turned out GREAT! So clean and professional, very well done! Congrats.

[@bbuggediffy]

This is really great craftmanship. Well done

[@curiousottman]

Absolutely incredible. This cabinet is a work of art.

[@christhomas7905]

I tapped on this link that came up, I follow David's channel but forgot he has a brother with a channel too 🤦 I kept looking and saying to myself "woah! David has changed" 😮 have I missed a few updates? You both look and sound so much alike but with a few differences, and I was so confused as to who I was watching... I need to lay off of the vodka in the evening 😂 anyway I want to say after all that rambling... fantastic project, that arcade looks to epic! Well done 👏🏼 And also I'm now following your channel too, so I will be nerding out alot now 😅 Thanks 😊

[@ianbasore]

I love that you used an Amiga 500! Very cool!

[@HoHoPlays]

Great video! I'll definitely be checking it out at the Starship Arcade when its back up and going.

[@alvaroff81]

Amazing work, I´m impressed by the attention to detail that you and your brother display on every single project, keep it up!

[@cromulence]

That cabinet is absolutely beautiful. What an amazing build!

[@Digitalsurfer265]

This is super cool! I could see the cabinet making be a lot easier with a CNC

[@TheGeekPub]

You buy us CNC and we'll do it!

[@ironmage1]

Now this is craftsmanship! Well done!

[@Reed-Publications]

You guys did an excellent job with the arcade. Well done!

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Beautiful cabinet, and a wonderful video. Watched it 3 times now 😂

[@kimkimpa5150]

I love that I can hear that you're brothers just on your voice :)

[@joeschmo5171]

Boy, that is such a clean build you guys did here. This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I hope to someday see this game come through my local arcade! Looking forward to the SEGA Genesis port.

[@Izzy88izzy]

I'd love a video of the 2 Murray bros just sitting together having a pint and telling the story about how they grew up and both became so crafty in their own unique ways

[@TheGeekPub]

Then you should watch our Podcast.

[@ThatTonybo]

That was a fun watch, really cool to see it materialize from just wood as a start I guess. If I'm ever in the US, I'll see if I can come play it wherever it is!

[@benmcgeehan]

Wow, so much respect for your skills and attention to detail.

[@popixel]

Argh... watching your video makes me want to build another cabinet. I don't really play on any of the cabinets that I've built all that much... but the process of designing and building them is so much fun.

[@zezerik]

Awesome video once again. I love your attention to detail and taking the time to do things right even it doesn't go 100% right the first try. Thanks for the video!

[@NoName-zi9qs]

I love these how-to videos that use industrial-grade equipment.

[@evanseven]

Thanks for keep the arcade games alive.🕹👍😎

[@jeremycayea7541]

Wow amazing work! I learned quite a bit from this video. I made a mame box a number of years ago and there’s a lot of techniques you used that would have saved me a great deal of time. Thanks for the video!