Oh my goodness. The finished product looks so...contained. Is that the right word? I love this style of video. You are not a gatekeeper to your knowledge, and I really like that.
Fyi, glue gun glue is really easy to remove with an alcohol soaked paper towel. Voultar showed it on his channel (fixing poorly done ebay console mods), and it blew me away when I tried it myself and it actually worked.
Super easy to move them anywhere you like. I am planning to add several templates to the plans with different positions. I just haven't gotten to it yet.
I have a monitor with that same control board, I actually bought the board to drive a repurposed laptop screen, they sell for cheap on ebay, and you didn't even needed any PC speaker, they can drive 3w 4ohm speakers without a problem, and it can get loud with decent speakers.
Beautiful work. Good point about the tools, and I think most of this could even be done with _mostly_ hand tools if one had the time an inclination. (I'm old enough to remember what it was like to use one of those big ol' hand drills.) Thanks for another great project. Also nice to see another Logitech K750 user. (Not happy with their "recycling" policy, but nothing beats the light yet satisfying feel for typing at a decent speed.)
Regarding the hot glue, for a less destruction method soak a cotton pad in isopropyl alcohol. Apply the alcohol to the hot glue for a couple seconds and it will lose its adhesive properties and pull right off.
This is freaking awesome! Currently building a bartop MAME machine, but this looks like something I'd wanna build in the future. Let's get you to 100K subs!
Great vid, thanks for sharing. One of the things I really liked about it was how you shared alternatives to the tools you used. How about making a future video where you only use the "simpler" tools?
On a side note maybe it would be good to make a video of making just arcade joystick with the raspberry pie with connection to TV by HDMI cable. That way the whole "console" gets even smaller. You could make also version where the second player connect to the first player joystick. And for the joystick layout it would be nice to create a plans where the joystick is on the right side and buttons on the left (some people prefers to use right hand for the joystick). :)
If you don't have large saws, You could also just ask a friend who does carpentry to cut the main pieces for you with his rip saw or table saw just a suggestion ;-)
Any chance you'd be willing to design and build a smaller desktop arcade? Something with a 10.1" or 7" screen, using a thinner (6mm) wood or plastic/plexiglass? Also, I've enjoyed your videos and have embarked on making my own, but living in an apartment with limited tools, Dremel and accessories, it's a bit of a go.....
I built this cabinet and looks great but the monitor has such a bad view angle that you can't play it unless you are right on top of it. :( I have a different monitor to try and will let you know if it is better if you want.
@@TheGeekPub Hey. Switched the monitor for an Acer AL1715, same thing. I think the issue is that the monitors I have are LCD. I looked at an LED monitor and the angle is much better but it's 24 inches so I can't put it in the 17" opening ;) . Looks like the monitors will used in the PacCade instead. If I find an LED I'll let you know if it's better.
Gonna be honest, for some reason your youtube channel was inside my subscriptions yet I don't recognize ANY of your videos, channel, your face, or your voice. Still watched the full video though lmao
nice video, but from my experience the raspberry retropie doesnt really do well for arcade gaming because of a good amount of lag input games just become unplayable
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I hate to be a safety ninny, but a dust mask is a must when sanding mdf. Unless you have a really high cfm dust collection system, then a lot of dust is going to get airborne
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That T-molding join was friggin' sweet! You must have been so satisfied
I was! I LOVE T-moulding!
I was thinking the same! What a seam!
Oh my goodness. The finished product looks so...contained. Is that the right word? I love this style of video. You are not a gatekeeper to your knowledge, and I really like that.
Thanks!!!
Fyi, glue gun glue is really easy to remove with an alcohol soaked paper towel. Voultar showed it on his channel (fixing poorly done ebay console mods), and it blew me away when I tried it myself and it actually worked.
Back in shop I was making stupid weed pipes. This dude makes retro cabinets. This is the way!
Really Love this Idea
Great build, Mike :)
I think I will mount the joystick and buttons a little lower towards the player. That reach over looks to be a bit much
Super easy to move them anywhere you like. I am planning to add several templates to the plans with different positions. I just haven't gotten to it yet.
Let's get this guy up to 100k subscribers! =-)
oh alright, I will sub
I have a monitor with that same control board, I actually bought the board to drive a repurposed laptop screen, they sell for cheap on ebay, and you didn't even needed any PC speaker, they can drive 3w 4ohm speakers without a problem, and it can get loud with decent speakers.
Class job as always
I saw it right away. Easy when I'm just sitting and watching. You are lucky you caught it. As you know wood glue sets up "fast" on MDF. :)
Thanks for another great video and great arcade project!
I build this awesome Retropie Tabletop Arcade cabinet so that my grandson could play games when he comes over. Plans available at TheGeekPub.com!
TheGeekPub please do a virtual pinball how to!!! I got your plans for the mini cabinet a few years ago worked out great
I hope that one day I'll be just as awesome a grandfather as you.
Very neat layout and build!
Super nice install man!
Great project, beautiful outcome!
Very nice !!
I guess you could mod it to a very small Cocktail - Arcade 2 Player tabletop ! Thx for this video !
Beautiful work. Good point about the tools, and I think most of this could even be done with _mostly_ hand tools if one had the time an inclination. (I'm old enough to remember what it was like to use one of those big ol' hand drills.) Thanks for another great project.
Also nice to see another Logitech K750 user. (Not happy with their "recycling" policy, but nothing beats the light yet satisfying feel for typing at a decent speed.)
I agree! I have 3 of these things, including the Mac version!
Regarding the hot glue, for a less destruction method soak a cotton pad in isopropyl alcohol. Apply the alcohol to the hot glue for a couple seconds and it will lose its adhesive properties and pull right off.
This is freaking awesome! Currently building a bartop MAME machine, but this looks like something I'd wanna build in the future. Let's get you to 100K subs!
I am also planning a cocktail table build next month!
I'm geeking here - beautiful work!
Thanks!
Cool shirt. Love the tabletop arcade.
Great vid, thanks for sharing. One of the things I really liked about it was how you shared alternatives to the tools you used. How about making a future video where you only use the "simpler" tools?
Actually, I am thinking about doing a "bare minimum" challenge video. ;-)
Great job! Very sleek 👍🏻
Brilliant! I really enjoyed that. Thanks 👍
Absolutely great enjoyed watching this video very interesting thanks 👍🏻
Fantastic!!!! Whoever thumbed this down needs some serious help.
Steven wonder
Great video with great tips!!!
You are brilliant man!
And you are too kind!
When are you going to do a project with your brother David?
Agree! +1
I would also love to see that! But I'm also a bit afraid that the universe might not handle it.
This is something everyone has to build (although it's beyond my abilities).
I've been wanting to build an arcade machine, and I also need a new coffee table - Bingo!
On a side note maybe it would be good to make a video of making just arcade joystick with the raspberry pie with connection to TV by HDMI cable. That way the whole "console" gets even smaller. You could make also version where the second player connect to the first player joystick.
And for the joystick layout it would be nice to create a plans where the joystick is on the right side and buttons on the left (some people prefers to use right hand for the joystick). :)
thank you!
Very cool.
Please do a virtual pinball cabinet how to!!!!!
Yeees!!! EVERY day you upload is Christmas!!
Love it!
It's awsome!
Very nice vid 👍
Awesome!!!
FYI, isopropyl alcohol is an extremely efficient hot glue remover.
Thanks!
FYI alcohol releases hot glue. Great video👍
Sweet! I didn't know that. I'm going to test that idea.
If you don't have large saws, You could also just ask a friend who does carpentry to cut the main pieces for you with his rip saw or table saw just a suggestion ;-)
it seems so easy with the right tools and abilities... I would cause a mess in every step
It's not the tools that stop you from succeeding, its your attitude.
Another less expensive yet more precise option for labeling the buttons is to use an inexpensive P-Touch label printer using 1" clear label tape.
That's a great idea! I will mention that when I update the article!
MicroJig! Maker of the Grrrrripper :)
If that glue is Hot glue just use rubbing alcohol (91%) and the glue will release and you will not hurt the electronics!
I wonder how well making it wider and setting it up for 2 player games would work. Have a tabletop fighter machine.
WHY is the joystick so high up ?? looks awkward AF
You can put yours anywhere you like.
Great project, but the controls are in completely the wrong places 🤔
You can place them anywhere you like.
Poor kid can't even reach the buttons lol
@@hydrorecords According to the article, the buttons and joystick are 11" apart. Even the youngest peep can easily reach that.
Nice work...im using a pc for my project.. does retropie run mame roms also
2:44 um, by “garbage”, you mean “i recycled that plastic & e-waste”... right? 🥺
of course!
👋
Maybe instead hot gluting the speakers you could mount them using some wood parts?
You can build yours however you choose!
Any chance you'd be willing to design and build a smaller desktop arcade? Something with a 10.1" or 7" screen, using a thinner (6mm) wood or plastic/plexiglass? Also, I've enjoyed your videos and have embarked on making my own, but living in an apartment with limited tools, Dremel and accessories, it's a bit of a go.....
I built this cabinet and looks great but the monitor has such a bad view angle that you can't play it unless you are right on top of it. :( I have a different monitor to try and will let you know if it is better if you want.
The monitor I used works fine. Let me know what you find out.
@@TheGeekPub Hey. Switched the monitor for an Acer AL1715, same thing. I think the issue is that the monitors I have are LCD. I looked at an LED monitor and the angle is much better but it's 24 inches so I can't put it in the 17" opening ;) . Looks like the monitors will used in the PacCade instead. If I find an LED I'll let you know if it's better.
You chucked plastic and circuit boards into the regular trash?
Only for the video. ;-) I moved them to the recycle. Don't worry. :-P
I think I am stating the obvious, but you and the 8-bit guy sound like twin brothers. :)
Me: **comes back from seeing 8-bit guy's latest vid**
also Me: **oh**
The Numbers not look Nice
Gonna be honest, for some reason your youtube channel was inside my subscriptions yet I don't recognize ANY of your videos, channel, your face, or your voice. Still watched the full video though lmao
Hahahahaha!! Welcome to the club!
That's hilarious!
Anyone know what brand the soldering stand he uses is ?
Links in description.
@@TheGeekPub Thanks! I swear I looked, but I see it now. Great!
nice video, but from my experience the raspberry retropie doesnt really do well for arcade gaming because of a good amount of lag input
games just become unplayable
That's strange since hundreds of thousands of people run them with no issues.
You cant toss that into the garbage like that. It nees to be sorted into the electronics bin when recycling.
No worries. I only did that for the video. I promptly moved it to the recycle.
He's 8 bit guys' brother right?
Maybe: www.thegeekpub.com/about-the-geek-pub/
WOW it still looks like that same mistake anyway those are huge buttons and joystick was it made for a giant?
They are standard sized arcade buttons and joysticks. What would you suggest? Do you know a place that sells kid size versions?
@Mame-Enthusiast WTF? I think you're just jealous.
un poco churrete que te ha salío...
All the apostrophes in your captions turned into í.
Id be wearing a mask with MDF
Yay
Congratulations J G! You've been deputized as a bonified member of the Safety Police. Because we know you just can't help but tell others how to be safe. Not because it helps them of course, but because it makes you think you look smart. Joke's on you though. You look like a fool!
Tantas herramientas y termina haciendo una cagada 🤦, de incómodo que debe ser jugar así
Nice build but the controls look awkward
You don't have to put them in the same place then! That's what's awesome about custom builds!
The kid at the end can't even play it with the way the buttons are so far apart.
WTF???
1) The screen is 9.7" wide. That makes the buttons less than 12" from the joystick.
2) It's fucking pacman. No buttons needed.
I hate to be a safety ninny, but a dust mask is a must when sanding mdf. Unless you have a really high cfm dust collection system, then a lot of dust is going to get airborne
Who are you trying to impress? Didn't work on me,
Rob Claggy. I think you may be reading something into my comment that I did not intend
You've just been promoted to Deputy in the Safety Police. Don't get excited though. This means no one likes you.
@@safetypolice3956 we’ll have clear lungs though.