How to make a DIY BIGGER Bartop Arcade! - Part 1 - Raspberry Pi

Finally here is the video for the Bigger Bartop Arcade. This build was a request and required some creative designing to fit the specs we were going for.
This is PART #1 in the series for this specific build. I have edited the videos to follow 99% of the steps I took in building this arcade. Almost every time I pickup a tool or turn a screwdriver you will see it. Most likely in fast motion but it is still there!
Plans are currently available FOR FREE on my website as a DWG Autocad and easy to read and print PDF files!
Similar internals for this build but I've learned a few tricks in the last few years on my own and from comments on past videos. I love building these more than actually using them!
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[@kellygiddens3356]

Now this is what I've always wanted! A bigger Bartop makes much sense to me for moving around than a full size arcade.

[@AndreChaosweapon]

someone with good sense here! i always criticized the space in between controllers!

[@joshs.9624]

Love you're using common tools, really makes it more approachable. Looking forward to the next video! Thanks

[@irayy]

Aldo Jones's Niblings are here

[@SuperDemon1973]

I look forward to the next installment.

[@kalicci]

i watched your first video when i decided to build my first bartop it really helped me a lot, now i'm on my 8th build.thanks 👍

[@WeBuildStuff]

That's awesome! Would love to see some pics. Send to my instagram!

[@kailingans6412]

Cool video 👍

[@poisedplanet1687]

Pretty cool video dude

[@apnorel]

hello, we build stuff I come from france and I started a bartop with you video, plans, explanations. Thanks a lot because it's very interresting and very well explained

[@ogroto]

Cue more royalty free music! Lmao haha great video brother. Cheers from Arg.

[@CptSpears007]

Nice video thanks

[@justinherbst6333]

Awesome video! Can't wait for Part 2 to drop. Following a long to make my own! Adding a Intel Nuc to mine for a little more power!

[@WeBuildStuff]

Rad. can't wait to see your results!

[@aceboogie1775]

nice one buddy

[@Worldrecord]

Forgot to mention. Great video. Appreciate you posting the plans. Im sure one of your students can make me a diy kit as a project for some extra tuition money :) looking forward to your upcoming videos for this build!

[@TLil21]

Hey how's it going sir. I made a cabinet over 6 months ago following all your tutorials and man it came out super awesome! I still would love to make a stand for it though. Would you happen to have any plans on how to make one specifically for the smaller cabinet build?

[@BillBene67]

Excellent video. If I wanted a 32 inch bartop, would I juts adjust accordingly? Btw, you sound just like ETA Prime. Your videos are excellent also!~

[@WeBuildStuff]

There might be some verticle and horizontal stretching needed to fit that size screen. I did a fullsize standup arcade with a 32" screen recently so you could easily combine those plans with these ones. I always start with a side view drawing and add my panel sizes from there. If you are building around a screen use that as your starting point once you know how you plan on mounting it!

[@maxzichem2710]

Hi great build my complments , are you using metric on all the drawings ?

[@WeBuildStuff]

Yes I believe I did. When I build I do sometimes use Imperial for some measurements when I'm rough cutting but the plans are in Metric. I have a background in construction and carpentry as well as in elementary school we taught both as valid units of measurement. Some of my tape measures and rulers have both while others are only imperial. I always build with what I have

[@WeBuildStuff]

Thanks for the special email! Much appreciated!

[@poisedplanet1687]

HELLO LOVELY NIBLINGS

[@GamingProductions69]

Would I be able to use your measurements, but throw in a 32 inch tv? Thanks

[@WeBuildStuff]

It might fit but if not just scale up the measurements to make it work! Dwg plan link in the description

[@devosb85]

Could anyone help me out finding plans for 34" ultra wide model? I have this big ass monitor laying around I'd love to use but I can't seem to find plans for such a build. I'm new to building arcades so I'd rather not trial&error and use something that should work :r if anyone has or knows where to find such a thing, please let me know! thanks!!

[@mtapia13967]

I couldn't find the larger side template to print out. can you tell me where it is?

[@WeBuildStuff]

There are plans here. Links in description holbrooktech.weebly.com/bigger-bartop-arcade-build.html

[@chaywebber9572]

Hi mate im trying to make one with a 10" screen can u help me out with the plans please

[@WeBuildStuff]

Scale down my plans or very easy to find other ones online. Here's a link from a quick google search. www.arcadepunks.com/free-diy-mini-arcade-plans/

[@NoorAliLegend]

Here from Aldo

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Great build but I don’t like how narrow the marquee looks. I guess it can be modified to be slightly thicker but other than that awesome

[@WeBuildStuff]

A lot is personal preference. I've included all my autocad files so it is "easier" to modify the plans so suit your needs or style. Thanks for watching!

[@Ur2ez4me81]

We Build Stuff Thanks dude good work

[@BonnieTheBunny-6170]

You love Arcade game aldo Jones

[@pam8352]

what is the display model? where can be bought in europe?

[@WeBuildStuff]

This is a video to build your own not to buy your own

[@pam8352]

@@WeBuildStuff maybe my english Is very bad. I Am talking about the flat panel, the display, the led, OLED, IPS or va panel used to display images.

[@WeBuildStuff]

@@pam8352 I went and bought the cheapest HD 28" television from a local electronics store. I think this was a Samsung

[@ruicunha103]

Part2?

[@WeBuildStuff]

I'll be releasing a new video every week! Stay tuned!

[@WeBuildStuff]

All 6 parts are up!

[@bvedhapu]

please pdf with dimensions

[@WeBuildStuff]

Link in Description

[@bvedhapu]

@@WeBuildStuff appreciate if you could share the model# of monitor used

[@WeBuildStuff]

Someone else supplied me with the screen. They said it was the cheapest 28" Tv at the store they bought it from. That's usually what I would do too! The process for hanging the screen can be done in many many ways. I show my way but it can be done otherways as well

[@Worldrecord]

Anyone know where i can get a diy kit similar to this one? I dont have the tools to pre cut the wood? Willing to pay and have it shipped to Ontario, Canada. Haruman customs priced me at $422usd shipping included. My budget is tight at around $250cdn. Any assistance is much appreciated. I will post my final product with a special thanks to anyone that can help me get started. Thanks

[@WeBuildStuff]

With that budget you could buy a jigsaw, drill, and material to build 2 yourself. We don't sell these.

[@mikemeadows9712]

Worldrecord where about do you live? I'm an hour west of ottawa. I might be doing one up in the next month or so. Might be possible to cut one up if your close enough.

[@Worldrecord]

That's a wonderful suggestion. Im located near Mississauga, Ontario (50min from Niagara Falls). I'm in talks with a few people near me but not confirmed yet. Might be over my head with this project as I'm already having issues with Raspberry Pi and Retropie and formatting it properly (after viewing many youtube tutorials). If you plan on coming closer to the Greater Toronto Area let me know. Thanks again for the offer!

[@WeBuildStuff]

@@mikemeadows9712 this makes you a cool dude. What a great community!

[@mullen1200]

@@Worldrecord Just a tip. Cheap SD cards are one of the WORST things you can do to a retropie. I was having loads of problems after multiple reformats and iso loads. It was just because I got a "slightly" cheaper sd card.(silicon power brand I think, was the bad one)