This is perfect. I set my retropi up last night on my new 3. I wanted to make a cabinet for our annual block 3rd of July party. If I can make mine look 50% this nice, people will dig it I think. Thanks for this effort, its going to make for some awesome fun.
For you builders using VGA monitors, just done a build with an old Dell 19" monitor and had the annoyance of no signal using HMDI to VGA. If you're doing one similar stick your written image card into the PC and change the boot config.txt from there as it won't let you do it over Winscp as you don't have root permissions. It'll save you a lot of hassle. Just find #hdmi_force_hotplug=1 and remove the # and save.
I MUST make one now. Not very experienced with wood work, but I am a fast learner. No special tools either but I can compromise. I WILL make one thank you for this!
Dude!! I have been watching several videos for bartop arcades, but this video had some really awesome ideas! The amount of effort others go to for the screen to be installed behind the board, but you place it infront?? I love this and when (or if) I get around to doing my own I'll be sure to use your tips!! :)
Thanks so much for your plans and your video. I'm building a couple of these right now, and I wouldn't have have even thought of doing it until I saw what you built. Nice job.
I'm starting my build very soon. Great idea to put reflective material behind the marquee sign. I'm using an old pc monitor as my screen. The T moulding really adds a great finish. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it 😀
Looks great man! I just got a raspberry pi 3 not too long ago and have just been running it like a normal console with retropie but this has given me a great idea with what to do with my pi now!
Really beautiful Job GP! Very inspiring too as I plan to do a bar top for an original 3D game based on an old classic! I appreciate the ideas. I think I would go smaller for what I need, but the template idea is great!
Can't wait for the next videos on this. Would be nice to learn about the inner stuff that most people neglect to mention. Great build, now I gotta build it for my son ;-)
The glass was there to keep kids from breaking the screens. I won't have that problem, and I didn't want to deal with dust getting between them. That being said, it would be very easy to add.
great stuff! thanks for such a great video! taking the video probably added a lot more time to the project huh? Thanks for all the hard work you put into this for us!
+TheGeekPub yeah me too. Your videos are great and the average person just doesn't understand how much work you've put in to do these for everyone. Thank you!
Wow! Dude, you have crazy talent! Thanks a ton for posting this. If I play my cards right... Just want a little pizza shack with a couple or more stand-up machines, but these can be put on the counter or table; no more reason for the bottom half it seems. I have a PiB+, a PS dual shock w/USB adapter, 32" 1080p TV with HDMI and the whole gang. I'd been using Dreamcast for years (I love that machine), but I want to expand, experiment and have fun!
Amazing vid! Me and my dad are going to build a full size one! Also we are going to use the T molding because we agree, it does add an awesome retro look!
Hey! Yesterday We started the arcade cabinet! we got the two sides done, which os pretty much the hardest part to the whole project.mthanks for everything, we really appreciate all the tips and tricks and layouts that you gave, because then we would pretty much have a bog crate with a raspberry pi in it. thanks!
I used your plans to build my cabinet and it came out great. I'm just waiting to put the marquee in, ordered Plexi-glass and printing graphics. I will make two modifications though. The first is using a potentiometer for volume control mounted to the side of the cabinet, and the second is to cut a 5" hole in the back door to mount a cooling fan. I've noticed that after awhile, the Raspberry Pi gets hot as noted by the small thermometer that shows up on the top right corner of the screen.
Love it! Just bought the plans and can't wait to build it...just a question, which router bit are you using for the t strip and where do you buy the colored t-strip???
That's funny because I was about to say the opposite, "this man literally wires a full-ass electrical box instead of just gluing a power strip inside" 😂
Looks great! 6:06 - Did you put any kind of starters on the drilling spots? Lightly tap it with a nail, just to keep the drill centered at all, or are you that awesome with a hand-drill?
Very awesome build, I've been looking for a design like this. I am most interested in two things. I would like to know the exact paint and primer you used to cover the mdf. Also, I am curious to the controller board models that you used, Thanks.
The Raspberry Pi does get pretty hot when you play more demanding games like PS1, N64, some arcade stuff, etc. But you can just buy a Pi case that has a fan you can connect to the board.
Awesome build! I plan on doing one of these shortly. This video has a ton of great info. The other thing I'm interested in making is a virtual pinball machine. Do you have any thoughts about building one? We'd all love to see a video on making one! Thanks!
I like how simple the construction of the cabinet is, seen some pretty elaborate constructions out there, some things I might change on my build (That will be based on yours) is air intake holes in the back, and a fan to pull out the heat generated from the monitor in the top. also, is the sound, okay having them blasting out the back like that?
I noticed the TARDIS t shirt your were wearing near the beginning of the video... KUDOS... I am actually getting ready to build a TARDIS (aka the Big Blue Box) enthusiast PC gaming rig (which I plan to sell a few of once I prototype the design... This video has given me some great tips... Besides the PC components, I plan to use a rPi to control the TARDIS sound and lighting system. It will always be powered on (unless the main switch is turned off) and will be used to trigger the special effects of the case when the computer is turned on... Your speaker placement and application will be very helpful for me in doing this... Would love to bounce ideas off of you as my project progresses...
Very very very nice! I like the simplicity you build those cabinets by being smart.
nice! Looking good!
+I Like To Make Stuff Thanks Bob!
I WANT ONE PLZ PUT IT OUT FOR SALE!!
Nicholas Floyd I'll sell you one...
Very good job ! 👍🏼😊☺️👌🏼😀😁
This is perfect. I set my retropi up last night on my new 3. I wanted to make a cabinet for our annual block 3rd of July party. If I can make mine look 50% this nice, people will dig it I think. Thanks for this effort, its going to make for some awesome fun.
Fantastic video Mike!
+Mame Addicts Thanks!!
For you builders using VGA monitors, just done a build with an old Dell 19" monitor and had the annoyance of no signal using HMDI to VGA. If you're doing one similar stick your written image card into the PC and change the boot config.txt from there as it won't let you do it over Winscp as you don't have root permissions. It'll save you a lot of hassle. Just find #hdmi_force_hotplug=1
and remove the # and save.
1000sofusernames YES!!
1000sofusernames Yes fan ready for good
What? Lol
I MUST make one now. Not very experienced with wood work, but I am a fast learner. No special tools either but I can compromise. I WILL make one thank you for this!
You. Are. A. Genius.
I would love to have just half your manual skills.
Great! Awesome!
Came out great Mike!
+Darbin Orvar Thank you Linn!
Did you use the 191mm control panel? Do you feel its overly close to the monitor ?
Cool arcade! I agree...the t molding really adds a lot!
I've seen a lot video, and this is the most useful so far, well done GeekPub
Love the wood working skillz, talent def runs in the family!
Dude!! I have been watching several videos for bartop arcades, but this video had some really awesome ideas! The amount of effort others go to for the screen to be installed behind the board, but you place it infront?? I love this and when (or if) I get around to doing my own I'll be sure to use your tips!! :)
Hey Mike greetings from the UK that is one Sick workshop you have
Nice build! We've been thinking of adding a Retro Pie arcade to our RV and this was a kick in the butt to start it. Thanks for sharing.
that bit about the air compressor is pretty clever. I'll have to remember that provided that I ever get around to actually building one of these
Watched this video and instantly fell in love with this channel. Awesome content!
Thanks so much for your plans and your video. I'm building a couple of these right now, and I wouldn't have have even thought of doing it until I saw what you built. Nice job.
just watched the full size cabinet build. I'm here for the raspberry pi part 😁
SO fun! Looks great! Looking forward to the videos about this to come!
+Chris Pine Thanks Chirs!
I'm starting my build very soon. Great idea to put reflective material behind the marquee sign. I'm using an old pc monitor as my screen. The T moulding really adds a great finish. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it 😀
this is so simple. What a great vid
Awesome build.
You are really good.! Very thorough and detailed video. Thank you.
Finished cabinet looks great! Hoping to put one together myself eventually!
+Lentendo They look great and super easy to make. I just used cabinet grade pine ply from Home Depot. $29 a sheet.
Awesome-Sauce.
Looking forward to the Raspberry Pi videos as well since I know absolutely nothing about them.
Great build
Awesome job man. You made that look easy. I want to tackle a project like this so bad. I'm slowly getting up the nerve.
Your video helped me finished mine, thanks
Beautiful little video.
very nice build.
Great video man! I'm working on my second build
Looks great man! I just got a raspberry pi 3 not too long ago and have just been running it like a normal console with retropie but this has given me a great idea with what to do with my pi now!
Send pictures!
i will bud! thanks again!
Really beautiful Job GP! Very inspiring too as I plan to do a bar top for an original 3D game based on an old classic! I appreciate the ideas. I think I would go smaller for what I need, but the template idea is great!
+3gdosrsfs You could certainly make it smaller. I'm considering making an even smaller one in the future.
Can't wait for the next videos on this. Would be nice to learn about the inner stuff that most people neglect to mention.
Great build, now I gotta build it for my son ;-)
+Simple DIYr Thanks! I can't wait to go over it all either!
Great stuff! I'm surprised you don't add a tinted glass to the front of the display since most cabinets usually have one.
The glass was there to keep kids from breaking the screens. I won't have that problem, and I didn't want to deal with dust getting between them. That being said, it would be very easy to add.
TGP, you are an artist with wood. Most of us would be losing limbs doing this ;)
sweet bit of kit! if I had a workshop like yours I might consider it :)
I'm very impressed!!!! nice job!!
Very nice work ! :)
MrHandwerk Tes glued
Brill job Mike well done.your vids are a pleasure to watch
+dubsskyline Thank you!!!
Great Build man!
Really cool machine dude.
Used your plans and actually made 2 cabinets. Just finishing second one. I added vinyl decals made at sign store now waiting for controls I ordered
Thanks. You made that look easy!
Subscribed after watching this. Great video!
+Joe Wood Thanks for being a fan!
great stuff! thanks for such a great video! taking the video probably added a lot more time to the project huh? Thanks for all the hard work you put into this for us!
Making a video can triple how long it takes to make a project. It's just something I happen to enjoy though, so it works out.
+TheGeekPub yeah me too. Your videos are great and the average person just doesn't understand how much work you've put in to do these for everyone. Thank you!
Well done
Wow! thats amazing man!
Great job, well done!
Wow! Dude, you have crazy talent! Thanks a ton for posting this. If I play my cards right... Just want a little pizza shack with a couple or more stand-up machines, but these can be put on the counter or table; no more reason for the bottom half it seems. I have a PiB+, a PS dual shock w/USB adapter, 32" 1080p TV with HDMI and the whole gang. I'd been using Dreamcast for years (I love that machine), but I want to expand, experiment and have fun!
You can definitely do a rad Dreamcast install on the RPI3!
Fantastic I love this project
+Warren Downes - One Wood Me too! Thanks!
Amazing vid! Me and my dad are going to build a full size one! Also we are going to use the T molding because we agree, it does add an awesome retro look!
Awesome! I also built a full-size arcade. See my other videos on it.
+TheGeekPub actuallly I have seen them, dozens of times! I keep fantasizing about how awesome it is going to be when we finish it!
Hey! Yesterday We started the arcade cabinet! we got the two sides done, which os pretty much the hardest part to the whole project.mthanks for everything, we really appreciate all the tips and tricks and layouts that you gave, because then we would pretty much have a bog crate with a raspberry pi in it. thanks!
Nice work! Thanks for sharing.
I used your plans to build my cabinet and it came out great. I'm just waiting to put the marquee in, ordered Plexi-glass and printing graphics. I will make two modifications though. The first is using a potentiometer for volume control mounted to the side of the cabinet, and the second is to cut a 5" hole in the back door to mount a cooling fan. I've noticed that after awhile, the Raspberry Pi gets hot as noted by the small thermometer that shows up on the top right corner of the screen.
Genial trabajo !!!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
I'm new to your channel, your videos are awesome! keep up the great work sir!
Thanks for being a fan!
nice build
AMAZING video! Your work is awesome!
You're my geek hero!
Amazing job!!! i have everything but the Cabinet.
nice ambitious project...fun to watch
Amazing project Bro!!!!
Great work!!
that is a thing of great beauty
What's the width of this bartop? I'd like to know the monitor size restrictions prior to getting the plans. Thanks!
Love it! Just bought the plans and can't wait to build it...just a question, which router bit are you using for the t strip and where do you buy the colored t-strip???
Relly nice work
well done Mike - now I am in the mood for a little pac-man!
+Nick Ferry Thank you! A Raspberry Pi is only $35! :-)
This is awesome! Thanks for the great video!
Fantastic Vid man.
Thank you 😂 this is literally the only video I've seen were there's a proper electrical box installed and not hot gluing a power strip inside it 😂😂
That's funny because I was about to say the opposite, "this man literally wires a full-ass electrical box instead of just gluing a power strip inside" 😂
Nice work Mike do you sell them build ?
Great mike what is the size of the backer block for the monitor same as the other ?
Looks great!
6:06 - Did you put any kind of starters on the drilling spots? Lightly tap it with a nail, just to keep the drill centered at all, or are you that awesome with a hand-drill?
Watch the Guild Video...
That is very awesome ～！！ I love your art work ～！！
Wow. This was amazing to watch be crafted from start to finish. Great job, & looks amazing too! :D
What kind of paper did you use for the marquee? Thank you!
Thanks I'm really looking forward of doing this project and thanks you for the informative video very detail.
I'm jealous... you have the real Art of Hands!
Omg awesome work! Would love to be handy and make 1
You just have to try! Go for it!
Awesome build. Another, even easier way of removing hotglue: alcohol - try it!
great simple work 👍
I purchased your plans for this and i was wondering what the compass length was set at to find the angle for the curve
Very awesome build, I've been looking for a design like this. I am most interested in two things. I would like to know the exact paint and primer you used to cover the mdf. Also, I am curious to the controller board models that you used, Thanks.
I sell plans with more details on my website.
Nice work think you may well just break my TH-cam subscription cherry! Also do you have plans for the cabinet dimensions on your website?
dude this is sooo coooool
+Matt Diresta Thanks Matt!
Great job!!!
Nice project and you make it look very easy... wish I have fraction of skills required. :) Thank you for sharing video!
+RoMage I didn't have any skills either. I just started trying things. :-)
Thank you for this!!!
So Cool!
The Raspberry Pi does get pretty hot when you play more demanding games like PS1, N64, some arcade stuff, etc. But you can just buy a Pi case that has a fan you can connect to the board.
You are the best !!!
Great Video!
Awesome build! I plan on doing one of these shortly. This video has a ton of great info. The other thing I'm interested in making is a virtual pinball machine. Do you have any thoughts about building one? We'd all love to see a video on making one! Thanks!
Muito bom trabalho!! Ainda estou sonhando com o meu que esta em desenvolvimento! Manda mais videos! Valeu.
Great job! That came out nice! I like the idea of using the air compressor to clear the dust for better visibility. I'm going to try that.
It changes everything!
thanks friend
I like how simple the construction of the cabinet is, seen some pretty elaborate constructions out there, some things I might change on my build (That will be based on yours) is air intake holes in the back, and a fan to pull out the heat generated from the monitor in the top. also, is the sound, okay having them blasting out the back like that?
I noticed the TARDIS t shirt your were wearing near the beginning of the video... KUDOS... I am actually getting ready to build a TARDIS (aka the Big Blue Box) enthusiast PC gaming rig (which I plan to sell a few of once I prototype the design... This video has given me some great tips... Besides the PC components, I plan to use a rPi to control the TARDIS sound and lighting system. It will always be powered on (unless the main switch is turned off) and will be used to trigger the special effects of the case when the computer is turned on... Your speaker placement and application will be very helpful for me in doing this... Would love to bounce ideas off of you as my project progresses...