You asked for it and now it's here! The Geek Pub Wall Mount Arcade cabinet build! And I even painted a different color than black. I hope that you love this cabinet as much as I do. It's my new favorite arcade style!
Do you think that the default control board in the plans for this build would be large enough to accommodate a 2-player 6 button configuration? Maybe by moving the coin and start buttons to the front?
@@epicgamescorp definitely lots of room to accommodate a few buttons on the front panel & on both side panels. I did 6 on my front and two on each side - just be careful where you drill them of course
"Battery powered handjobber"?! Lol amazing build Brother! Im going to use this template to create a challenge coin rack with rails for coins where the screen would normally go. Amazing instructions and tutorial 🤙🏽🙌🏽❤
I used a jigsaw and circular saw to cut out the parts for my Bartop Arcade out on my back steps using your plans. It was just fine. I did assembly in my basement with the cleats , glue and a brad gun which I already had. It would have been about as easy to predrill and use regular screws. I did pickup a slot cutting bit for the tmoulding from Harbor Freight and a cheaper Forstner bit from Amazon. You could skip the tmolulding, and ya you can use a even cheaper butterfly type drill bit. Two coats of spray can primer, two coats of spray paint and a coat of clear over it, all out in the back yard with light sanding between layers. It doesn't take a lot of fancy tools or a shop to put these together. I might have built this version over the bartop if it had been available at the time.
I agree 100% with your tee shirt. I am a fan or follower of the 8 Bit Guy. That is where I found you. I liked the arcade game you made for your little brother. Super cool!
@@emmathomson2584 Nice. I pretty much used the monitor width plus 1 inch as the width of all my horizontal peices. I think 27" is the minimum you can reasonably do if you want two player control. How far along are you in the build?
@@evocre8r honestly haven’t started yet as I was searching everywhere trying to confirm what size monitor this ‘wall cabinet’ model was designed around. It’s not in the description of the plans, the blog article, or the video… so honestly your comment was a godsend (because I even tried emailing them to verify) So now that I know it’s a 24”, I may just buy the ‘wall cabinet’ plans along with the full cabinet plans to help me convert it into the ideal setup.
@@emmathomson2584 OK cool. Yeah I think 27" for a two player is a sweet spot. I ended up gutting a PC and putting it inside and it works great. I put a GTX 1060 in it too so I can play modern games at decent speed and resolution. But man let me tell you, it was a pretty tight fit. I've got pics but not sure how to share them.
Thank you for posting this! I’m building my first arcade in a box this weekend to become familiar with Raspberry Pi, Retropie and working with the controls. I’d like to build a larger machine after that. I was thinking a cocktail table, but this form factor might be an even better solution. Great points about the tools as well. There are lots of potential solutions. Tools can make things a little quicker and a bit more precise, but there are ways to get there with basic stuff as well.
I was wondering if something like this could just be done with a jig and some wood glue. You have confirmed and reinforced my belief. Thank you. Going to try making something like this now.
No fancy tools are needed but I recommend having a router with a straight bit, it helps a lot. You don't even need a table saw or a bandsaw or anything that usually is needed for a nice square cut. There are many button layout designs out there, look them up. Decide how many buttons you want and go with a familiar arrangement (like Street Fighter for example). One thing to note is that you can't out the button holes too close to each other because they have an overhanging top and a nut from the underside.
This is a very nice box. And when you make it, it looks easy. Actually, you should speak of leftover material instead of scrap. That just sounds much better.
This is awesome. The only thing I would do differently is add the LED RGB strip lighting in the marqee. This way the lights could be changed to a different color and the speakers wouldn’t get in the way of the lighting. Otherwise an amazing build. Great job!
This is great! It gives me the desire to take my old Atari video game system and make it into a video game console system somehow. I do have the aftermarket joysticks that are pretty big which would look nice in such a cabinet. Have to somehow create an access slot for game cartridge insertion, and a generic Atari cabinet artwork.
That was very awesome. I genuinely wish I had a shop, so I could build some creations of my own. I'm slightly jealous, & very impressed. Keep up the good work!
Yes!!!!! I've been waiting forever for this. I purchased tour plans for the full size arcade and finished the build a year ago. Can't wait to purchase these plans and get started. Thanks!!!!!
Ooh, I like this one a lot! I still haven't tried making one of these. Wasn't sure where I would put one, but I think this wall mounted one would be perfect. I just got a Cricut and can't stop making logo tshirts. lol
Do you rely on friction and the backward tilt to keep the monitor from falling forward? Or do you use some miniature cleats on the front to keep it "locked in"? Thanks much, and love the build!
Awesome video Mike! I have a arcade cab related build that I really need to move up the list, and this was a big help with motivation. Thanks! Btw, awesome shirt!
Great video Mike! Happy New Year! Glad to see you back doing videos. Hope your doing well. I look forward to all the content you bring in 2021 and beyond!
Nice to see you again! Nice work again, and even if you say it is easy, it is not :) . At least for the first build... the machine that I Build is a portable one, but it is not that perfect. Anyway stay healthy and enjoy your wonderful family. Regards from Berlin
Love the design. My dad and I build a full size arcade behemoth with a CRT many years ago and the size was one of our biggest complaints. Do you have a cost breakdown for this project?
You have nice building skills. I also have in plans to build a mini-arcade cabinet for educational purposes! Probably will be weirdest use of a such cabinet but I believe will attract kids to coding in coding clubs / schools.
Fair, a drill is important too. If you're broke, a cheap Black & Decker will do in a pinch. But, I'd drop a cool $100 bucks on a cheap Makita that will last a little longer.
Chad from Savannah, Ga here! I was hooked on your brother page for quite some time now! I stumbled on to your page and MAN! I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers! Your channel is great! Love your humor also! Cheers! \m/ \m/
You still got a lot of space on the control pannel...you could have put in a trackball. One thing I like using raspberry pi is that it doesn't take up a lot of space and emits less heat and it requires less power than a pc. You could have put a coin receptor slot on the side. I like the coin-inserted sound in the arcade..it reminds of me of the old arcade machine.
with retropie its pretty much plug and play, you will still need to configure sensitivity.. If you plan to install a spinner and trackball then you get some problems because mame sometimes picks the wrong device
I have seen a few user videos use black primer before. If anyone can explain, when your final color is going to be white what would you use black primer wont that color bleed through to the white? Would it not make more sense to use a white primer?
Are you related to the 8-bit guy by any chance? I swear I can hear his laugh and inflection in his voice and they are identical to yours! Amazing video and thanks for all the pro tips in it. Love those little nuggets of information! Cant wait till i can build a nice small shop right now my basement is my wood working shop!
@@TheGeekPub Maybe TH-cam recommend me your channel because of his.. haha well I have another channel I have subscribed to! Awesome cabinet!! Great video, your family is a wealth of information.
If using handheld power tools, having a few clamps to hold a straight edge as a guide for the tool would make much nicer cuts than free-handing it. Or at least that helps my shaky hands!
Since you have the stickers you could have put border frame around the monitor to cover the brand name of the monitor (Acer)..it just makes it more arcade-like.
Nice job , only two minor suggestions.. maybe you could cover up the "Acer" logo to make everything look clean without brands? I also think the joystick screwheads would eventually scratch my hands .. I would rather see counter sunk screws .. other than that great result!
I’m in North Carolina. About an hour from Raleigh. I want an arcade cabinet more than I could say. I’ve wanted one since I was 6 heading to the mall to play at the arcade. Any suggestions on where to purchase one at a reasonable price???
How do you setup a wireless controller to be player one? I have a two player arcade with joy sticks and button but most of the time I like to use my wireless controller. The wireless controller get pushed back to Player 3 and will not work unless I unplug the joy stick USB controllers.
One thing I have noticed, Mike is different from his brother. He, like his brother, have so much passion for technology. But mike has a lot more engineering skills, and in my opinion, a more happier personality
@@TheGeekPub That's odd, they were popping up about every 5 min or so. You may check your settings, or if you have adblocker enabled they won't show for you. Love the content by the way :)
use 28mm for large buttons and 24mm for small. A lot of the plans for the controls are shown from above which gives the impression that is 30mm. This is true only when measuring including the button collar which sits on the smaller hole. Metric is the correct size, but there are close English equivalents if you are a pinch.
I'm not woodworking guy, and have no desire to become one, I simply found a store that would supply and cut the boards for the cabinet. All I had to do was put it together.
Would you mind telling us what you paid for them? We've been thinking for some time about selling the panels. I just figured the demand would be pretty low based on what I feel like we'd have to charge for them to make it worth it.
You asked for it and now it's here! The Geek Pub Wall Mount Arcade cabinet build! And I even painted a different color than black. I hope that you love this cabinet as much as I do. It's my new favorite arcade style!
Do you think that the default control board in the plans for this build would be large enough to accommodate a 2-player 6 button configuration? Maybe by moving the coin and start buttons to the front?
@@epicgamescorp definitely lots of room to accommodate a few buttons on the front panel & on both side panels. I did 6 on my front and two on each side - just be careful where you drill them of course
Thanks for fully narrating the process. I'm a totally blind viewer and I love how you and your bro describe things. Thanks again dude.
My pleasure!
I second this appreciation of your accesible and detailed narration.
Pardon my ignorance. How do you put comments on videos then?
@@RyanSmith-hi2nv you can get special braille usb keyboards
@@RyanSmith-hi2nv he’s blind, not fingerless 😐
"Battery powered handjobber"?! Lol amazing build Brother! Im going to use this template to create a challenge coin rack with rails for coins where the screen would normally go. Amazing instructions and tutorial 🤙🏽🙌🏽❤
As a Canadian I approve of this white and red arcade unit! :D Good Work sir!
I used a jigsaw and circular saw to cut out the parts for my Bartop Arcade out on my back steps using your plans. It was just fine. I did assembly in my basement with the cleats , glue and a brad gun which I already had. It would have been about as easy to predrill and use regular screws. I did pickup a slot cutting bit for the tmoulding from Harbor Freight and a cheaper Forstner bit from Amazon. You could skip the tmolulding, and ya you can use a even cheaper butterfly type drill bit. Two coats of spray can primer, two coats of spray paint and a coat of clear over it, all out in the back yard with light sanding between layers. It doesn't take a lot of fancy tools or a shop to put these together. I might have built this version over the bartop if it had been available at the time.
I agree 100% with your tee shirt. I am a fan or follower of the 8 Bit Guy. That is where I found you. I liked the arcade game you made for your little brother. Super cool!
Just completed my build. I customized the plans to fit a 27" monitor and two player controls. It's absolutely beautiful 😊
Yoo this is exactly what I’m hoping to do! Any tips? Or a way I could pay you for your customization details?
@@emmathomson2584 Nice. I pretty much used the monitor width plus 1 inch as the width of all my horizontal peices. I think 27" is the minimum you can reasonably do if you want two player control. How far along are you in the build?
@@evocre8r honestly haven’t started yet as I was searching everywhere trying to confirm what size monitor this ‘wall cabinet’ model was designed around. It’s not in the description of the plans, the blog article, or the video… so honestly your comment was a godsend (because I even tried emailing them to verify)
So now that I know it’s a 24”, I may just buy the ‘wall cabinet’ plans along with the full cabinet plans to help me convert it into the ideal setup.
@@emmathomson2584 OK cool. Yeah I think 27" for a two player is a sweet spot. I ended up gutting a PC and putting it inside and it works great. I put a GTX 1060 in it too so I can play modern games at decent speed and resolution. But man let me tell you, it was a pretty tight fit. I've got pics but not sure how to share them.
Always a good day when TheGeekPub publishes a video!
Thank you for posting this! I’m building my first arcade in a box this weekend to become familiar with Raspberry Pi, Retropie and working with the controls. I’d like to build a larger machine after that. I was thinking a cocktail table, but this form factor might be an even better solution. Great points about the tools as well. There are lots of potential solutions. Tools can make things a little quicker and a bit more precise, but there are ways to get there with basic stuff as well.
Man, that’s some piece of work, the result is impressive. Congratulations !
I was wondering if something like this could just be done with a jig and some wood glue. You have confirmed and reinforced my belief. Thank you. Going to try making something like this now.
The attention to detail. 👌
No fancy tools are needed but I recommend having a router with a straight bit, it helps a lot. You don't even need a table saw or a bandsaw or anything that usually is needed for a nice square cut.
There are many button layout designs out there, look them up. Decide how many buttons you want and go with a familiar arrangement (like Street Fighter for example). One thing to note is that you can't out the button holes too close to each other because they have an overhanging top and a nut from the underside.
Glad to see you back making videos again
This is a very nice box. And when you make it, it looks easy.
Actually, you should speak of leftover material instead of scrap. That just sounds much better.
Great video and great work. Love the combination of woodworking and tec. Keep it up!
This is awesome. The only thing I would do differently is add the LED RGB strip lighting in the marqee. This way the lights could be changed to a different color and the speakers wouldn’t get in the way of the lighting. Otherwise an amazing build. Great job!
This is great! It gives me the desire to take my old Atari video game system and make it into a video game console system somehow. I do have the aftermarket joysticks that are pretty big which would look nice in such a cabinet. Have to somehow create an access slot for game cartridge insertion, and a generic Atari cabinet artwork.
That was very awesome. I genuinely wish I had a shop, so I could build some creations of my own. I'm slightly jealous, & very impressed. Keep up the good work!
Man - So glad you are back!
Yes!!!!! I've been waiting forever for this. I purchased tour plans for the full size arcade and finished the build a year ago. Can't wait to purchase these plans and get started. Thanks!!!!!
This is so cool! Can't wait to build this as my first arcade cabinet :) Thanks for sharing!
Good luck!
@@TheGeekPub Is it possible to tweak the cabinet size to fit a 19” monitor?
@@aualdrich Sure.
Ooh, I like this one a lot! I still haven't tried making one of these. Wasn't sure where I would put one, but I think this wall mounted one would be perfect. I just got a Cricut and can't stop making logo tshirts. lol
Go for it! You could use that cricut for some cool gfx!
Your brother sent me here. Cool build!
Do you rely on friction and the backward tilt to keep the monitor from falling forward? Or do you use some miniature cleats on the front to keep it "locked in"?
Thanks much, and love the build!
Awesome video Mike! I have a arcade cab related build that I really need to move up the list, and this was a big help with motivation. Thanks! Btw, awesome shirt!
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Stephen hawking. Love the shirt. Nicely detailed video
Great video Mike! Happy New Year! Glad to see you back doing videos. Hope your doing well. I look forward to all the content you bring in 2021 and beyond!
Happy new year! I plan to be making a ton of content this year. Updates coming soon on what's going on, but it's all great stuff!
Nice to see you again! Nice work again, and even if you say it is easy, it is not :) . At least for the first build... the machine that I Build is a portable one, but it is not that perfect. Anyway stay healthy and enjoy your wonderful family. Regards from Berlin
You sir have skills 😁
Load up some Ghosts and Goblins and watch those smiles dissappear! 🤣
I noticed that on the small buttons if you flip the locking ring the opposite way it catches the button much better
Saving you from back boring.
new to your channel love your work. I love retro games specially arcade . SF2 and TMNT are my first played games on arcade.
Love the design. My dad and I build a full size arcade behemoth with a CRT many years ago and the size was one of our biggest complaints. Do you have a cost breakdown for this project?
Love the content! Watched your new electronics workshop video and said hmm this guy reminds me of the 8-bit guy. Halfway through oh yeah that's why 😂.
Amazing! Oh, and also: "Something for the grandkids." - **Hangs in on the wall, so the grandkids can't reach it** :D
They can reach it just fine.
@@TheGeekPub Hehe, of course. :D Only joking. ;)
Great job....
I have used the socket trick many a time in woodwork ..
Nice work thumbs 👍
Liked, commented and subscribed. You had me when I saw the grandkids playing with your creation.
Nice project, i will built one for my pandora box.
You have nice building skills. I also have in plans to build a mini-arcade cabinet for educational purposes! Probably will be weirdest use of a such cabinet but I believe will attract kids to coding in coding clubs / schools.
" All you need is a jigsaw and a pencil." I can't figure out how to get this spade bit to HELP! LOL
All you need is a jigsaw and a pencil - uses a table saw and a drill
Technically you can use the jigsaw to cutout all of the pieces that you need but you're right about the drill 😂
Fair, a drill is important too. If you're broke, a cheap Black & Decker will do in a pinch. But, I'd drop a cool $100 bucks on a cheap Makita that will last a little longer.
He is back! :-)
Thanks for a fun and cool Vlog!
Chad from Savannah, Ga here!
I was hooked on your brother page for quite some time now!
I stumbled on to your page and MAN! I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers! Your channel is great! Love your humor also! Cheers! \m/ \m/
I don't make 1/100th the content. Not enough time.
You still got a lot of space on the control pannel...you could have put in a trackball. One thing I like using raspberry pi is that it doesn't take up a lot of space and emits less heat and it requires less power than a pc. You could have put a coin receptor slot on the side. I like the coin-inserted sound in the arcade..it reminds of me of the old arcade machine.
Ohhh fancy man with his fancy pencil! Who can afford that?!
Could you do vlog about Håkan Lans from Sweden and the first color display? Thanks for a very fun Vlog!
Have you ever incorporated a track ball into any of your builds? Was curious as to how complicated they are to configure?
with retropie its pretty much plug and play, you will still need to configure sensitivity.. If you plan to install a spinner and trackball then you get some problems because mame sometimes picks the wrong device
Awesome sir 🤙🏾
I have seen a few user videos use black primer before. If anyone can explain, when your final color is going to be white what would you use black primer wont that color bleed through to the white? Would it not make more sense to use a white primer?
Loved your video I have been wanting to do this for some time. Free yourselfs, stop fancy tool tyranny.
I so want to make this.
Are you related to the 8-bit guy by any chance? I swear I can hear his laugh and inflection in his voice and they are identical to yours! Amazing video and thanks for all the pro tips in it. Love those little nuggets of information! Cant wait till i can build a nice small shop right now my basement is my wood working shop!
@@DocLondom Common really? That is crazy if so.. what a small world TH-cam is!!
It is true.
@@TheGeekPub Maybe TH-cam recommend me your channel because of his.. haha well I have another channel I have subscribed to! Awesome cabinet!! Great video, your family is a wealth of information.
*I was summoned here from your brother's video* . I never knew he had a brother for 3 years. Hellooooo
Nice video - btw your Stephen Hawking shirt is awesome.
This is super Cool!
I like the red color.
Imagine a large bar full of these 😎💕🍕🍻
I believe they call that place "Free Play". :-)
My favorite part: the high five 😀👍
This is beautifull
If using handheld power tools, having a few clamps to hold a straight edge as a guide for the tool would make much nicer cuts than free-handing it. Or at least that helps my shaky hands!
I usually use stepper bits because I can slowly 🐌 do my buttons.
Love your arcade videos
Do you have a shopping list for it?
Links in description.
Since you have the stickers you could have put border frame around the monitor to cover the brand name of the monitor (Acer)..it just makes it more arcade-like.
Is this monitor the only one that will work? I'm assuming any other one will need to have exact dimensions?
Any monitor of similar dimensions should work fine.
That's so cool!!!! On which website did get the ROMs? :)
Its been way too long since you released a video!!! Its been like missing a good friend!
You're an awesome grandpa, dude.
Where can I get the little square USB speakers??
How do you decide how many buttons needed? By type of games you want?
I'm so jealous that you have a Space Invaders cabinet in your bedroom.
Coolest granddad ever!
You are back.
Nice job , only two minor suggestions.. maybe you could cover up the "Acer" logo to make everything look clean without brands?
I also think the joystick screwheads would eventually scratch my hands .. I would rather see counter sunk screws .. other than that great result!
Yep. I plan to change those out to countersunk red anodized screws when I get a chance.
Greatest !
Do you have a parts list of the items you used in this build (monitor, speakers, etc)?
He does. In the plans. Go to his website (linked in description) to purchase them.
What is the monitor model you are using?
I’m in North Carolina. About an hour from Raleigh. I want an arcade cabinet more than I could say. I’ve wanted one since I was 6 heading to the mall to play at the arcade. Any suggestions on where to purchase one at a reasonable price???
I’m in Charlotte. I suggest a flat pack cabinet off Etsy or eBay. If you need help beyond that, let me know.
I new to your channel and I love how it came out. How much do charge for one those?
Jeez, even fancy tools to self-pleasurer! @13:13
how did you mount it to the wall? that's what I wanted to see
French cleat.
Where would someone find the speakers used in this setup?
How do you setup a wireless controller to be player one? I have a two player arcade with joy sticks and button but most of the time I like to use my wireless controller. The wireless controller get pushed back to Player 3 and will not work unless I unplug the joy stick USB controllers.
With all your tools, how long does take to construct the wall mount arcade?
How do I drill holes for the buttons if I don’t have the template
27:48 they grow up so fast 😁
Awesome build, but to defend this, you could just use hand saws as well, no machines needed at all :)
Awesome build, but why are there 1p and 2p buttons but only one set of controls?
Because you can have external controls for P2, and because some 2P games swap players on the same controls.
One thing I have noticed,
Mike is different from his brother.
He, like his brother, have so much passion for technology.
But mike has a lot more engineering skills, and in my opinion, a more happier personality
I make a pre-built alternative @ Umbrella Arcades
I wonder if there is any noticeable input lag...
Nope
Holy crap at all the ads on this jewel.
Huh?
@@TheGeekPub Just lots of ads, haha.
@@Druman19 There are no ads in my videos.
@@TheGeekPub That's odd, they were popping up about every 5 min or so. You may check your settings, or if you have adblocker enabled they won't show for you.
Love the content by the way :)
I build all my projects with a small amount of tools from Walmart ,,get creative and think outside the box
What size Forstner bit are you using here?
use 28mm for large buttons and 24mm for small. A lot of the plans for the controls are shown from above which gives the impression that is 30mm. This is true only when measuring including the button collar which sits on the smaller hole. Metric is the correct size, but there are close English equivalents if you are a pinch.
I'm not woodworking guy, and have no desire to become one, I simply found a store that would supply and cut the boards for the cabinet. All I had to do was put it together.
Would you mind telling us what you paid for them? We've been thinking for some time about selling the panels. I just figured the demand would be pretty low based on what I feel like we'd have to charge for them to make it worth it.
nice build, i would buy from you?
Mike, I noticed the Revolver Brewery sign in your office. Do you live near Granbury?
Yep. Fort Worth. I made that sign (no video).
@@TheGeekPub Me too! Small world. Thanks for making these videos so novices like myself can make arcade cabinets.
What’s the best most secure way to mount this to the wall?
Use a stud for sure. maybe 2 if you really want it secure.
French cleat mounted to studs. Or, lag bolt it into studs. Very strong either way.