Your video was the push that took me from "I'd like to do this" to "I'm buying wood, filling in gaps in my tool set and going full speed ahead"! Thank you for documenting this process and even more for making the plans available. This will be my most ambitious project yet but being able to watch you do it provided that last bit of confidence needed. Please enjoy the lunch!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am eventualy trying to put out a video showing how to do this type of project with only hand tools as well to give options when the big tools are not available. Send a message anytime if you think it will help!
@OscarPerez-be8fk Жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuffI would love for a custom one. I have a pandora 30s.
@gunnarbiker2 жыл бұрын
You're a perfect example of why they should teach shop in high school! These are the skills that people need. Great job!! Love it!
@LightYagami675S11 ай бұрын
They do teach shop in high school
@james_tiberius_kirk733 жыл бұрын
I'd say the clearest explanation of an Arcade Cabinet Build on KZfaq - well deserved praise. I've just ordered a flat-pack bartop from an Australian Company here because I simply don't have all the tools. I have all the electrical components, Raspberry Pi though. Thank-you Mike - a really great video mate!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate it. I know the final product is nothing fancy on the outside but I do enjoy the process of making a starting point people can improve on.
@james_tiberius_kirk733 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff I prefer function over form which you did so well here. Once you have it working you can pretty it up with vinyl stickers, nicer lighting solution, USB extensions so you can plug in PS4 / XBOX controllers etc). That's what I'm going to do with mine but yours is perfect as is to be honest! Thanks mate.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@james_tiberius_kirk73 making my night. Cheers
@ithorien2 жыл бұрын
Stumbled onto this randomly, may make a cabinet for our work one of these days for the lounge area. Thanks for the inspiration!
@haydenc27427 ай бұрын
Plenty of room to keep the wireless keyboard in the back too (with the locked back of course) for updating and whatnot Very very cool build! I soooooo want to do this!
@chudbabies2 жыл бұрын
love those colors on the Player-input boards
@theexile469411 ай бұрын
N64 Controller = 15 buttons. 4 for the DPad directions. 1 for the start button. 1 for A. 1 for B. 4 for c buttons. 1 for Left Bumper. 1 for Right Bumper. 1 for Z button. & 1 analog stick. Your arcade setup... an analog stick, which is more like a dpad if we are being honest, and 6-8 buttons. Why are you trying to play N64 games with it? Hahahaha. Also, for air flow, you should use 3 fans minimum. 2 intake. 1 out. Or perhaps just using a big intake fan and a smaller out fan, this will have a similar effect. Doing this will create positive air pressure inside the cabinet and will ensure air gets to all the components. Great video though. Thanks. Always fun to watch you build and talk us through it.
@hectorcamacho55652 жыл бұрын
No doubt, THE best video on KZfaq on how to do this. Masterfully done Sur!
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope it's a good start to build your own!
@hectorcamacho55652 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff you probably don't remember but I built 5 of them thanks to your great tutorial. I am about to build my 6th!
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@hectorcamacho5565 I remember your messages!
@hectorcamacho55652 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff great!!! Well I am at it again!
@pocherf40parts66 Жыл бұрын
Im french .. i like your work... it's absolute THE BEST AND THE BEST, i send my big respect ant tomorow i buy all parts 😂😂😂😂
@Fuggz_dave2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video. The only thing I want to add is a ball track for Golden tee golf. Cheers for the vlod. This was a great video and cheers on the success.
@CGRTist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this insightful build. I just finished making my cabinet yesterday. It is a bartop with a full base on the bottom, so I can convert from bartop to full sized machine. Couldn't have done it without people like you, making these great DIY videos!
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Find me on Instagram and send pics of your build! Glad the video could help!
@samloxton19774 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this build. And your attention to your wood cuts really shows. Hoping to make my own soon and will be watching and rewatching this video a lot. Thanks.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Feel free to ask questions if you have any!
@traviswright4567 ай бұрын
Awesome build. Thank you very much for showing us all the details to follow and make our own. This is just kickass.👍🤙🕹🎮
@Kinguardia2 жыл бұрын
I'm making a guitar hero type game in java and turning it into a stand. I'm even having a rockband straticaster and an xbox360 X-plorer painted for it (dark oak neck, white buttons including the fret buttons, Wilson talent center blue and green for the base, its gonna be so cool)
@alanpendragon1316 Жыл бұрын
Did u make it?
@lepterfirefall3 жыл бұрын
I built one that looks EXACTLY like that with a pre cut Ebay flatpack. Using a pandoras box dx! Mine is identical except for t moulding but used a computer monitor. Love it.
@ferolpt79512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough and the plans, just started yesterday mine and is getting great
@nottobay67684 жыл бұрын
So you teach high-school, God bless you for putting up with that.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
I had hair when I started teaching
@7amanney3 жыл бұрын
big thanks to we build stuff I finally own an arcade at home
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Find me on Instagram or through my website if you want to send photos of your build!
3 жыл бұрын
A suggestion: - put the fans on the top of the cabinet to expel the hot air. - add one or two at the bottom to force cool air inside the cabinet.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I set mine up to keep a constant circulation with one as exhaust and the other input. Still working so far!
@MilkCrate8012 жыл бұрын
CTE teachers are the best no cap
@madallas22834 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic guide. I'm already well on the way to building my first ever cabinet with help from your tutorials. Being a novice, I admit I have run into problems on the way though. I also didn't expect to have to buy so many spray cans. But it's all worth it in the end. Thanks!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
spray can is still cheaper than 4 gallons of fancy house paint! I usually use 2-3 spray cans for a cabinet. I would love to get an automotive style spray gun!
@joescustoms83213 жыл бұрын
Superb "How to" video, Easy to follow and well explained, two huge thumbs up
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!!
@joescustoms83213 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff Anytime man, probably the first time i have watched a build video from start to finish, very well made and great helpfull attitude
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@joescustoms8321 that was the goal with this one!!
@Vintabilly3 жыл бұрын
...this video is why I'm back in the shop to finish this project. Thanks! :D
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
feel free to find me on Instagram and update with pics of your progess!
@cutseencinematics4 жыл бұрын
good amount of detail, very clear and well paced explanation - thanks for this one!
@JopieHaargel4 жыл бұрын
46:13 There's a flathead screw in the bottom of the stick's shaft to turn against the ball top and get it on real tight. No need to risk damaging the visible part of the stick with vise pliers!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Good tip! I'm always still learning!
@I9IIEIIYIIEIIS4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. One little nitpick is the action buttons clusters should be crammed much closer together, so your fingers don't have to unnaturally spread so much. Thanks for sharing.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
All personal preference! Design for what works for you!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
If I had them any tighter I would have difficulty with the retaining nuts and microswitches/cables being too close together on the inside. 😁
@jasonrussell7378 Жыл бұрын
Never trust someone that says "You will never see them" means you will cut corners wherever you can, laziness is not what you want to teach people. Go the extra mile, and yes, it must be perfect. Other than that rant....not a bad weekend project, I would choose the vinyl though...👍
@adamcowie37214 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks. You video was the inspiration I used on my build. I expanded you bigger bartop and made it an even bigger bartop, using a 32" TV as the monitor. I just scaled your plans slightly to accommodate and I think it looks and more importantly ... works great. So great work!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! If you find me on Instagram i would love to see some pics of the finished arcade!
@turbo8628 Жыл бұрын
Awesome projects. Subbed and will watch more when i get time. The level of detail in this video is perfect
@WeBuildStuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Paul-Loberman4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to embark on this as a summer project, and this is the best instructional video that I've seen. I am thinking of doing a modular version, i.e. having the bartop version sitting on a separate base unit, so that I could switch from full size to bartop arcade so I can make easily move it around if needed between different locations. In order to do this right, would you suggest... To follow the full size plans but cut just below the floor of the bartop, or to make the bartop and then create a separate box base? To add some more stability to the bottom base cabinet to keep it more rigid - does it need it? Raise the bottom floor of the bartop, so there was some space below (out of sight) to hook it over some guides protruding up from the bottom cabinet to keep it in place or how would you best suggest connecting the top and bottom? Hope that makes sense! Would love to know what you think.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Did you end up starting your project?
@jmosley9222 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff RIP Paul's project 😭
@jc69394 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this long video with all the steps we need to build it. I'm going to build mine and use your video as a guide. ^_^
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I tried to put as much detail as I could. There are a lot of little things I would change and it would be cool to do some fancier paint. I wouldn't use the same plexiglass screen cover since it is so reflective and I would have gotten a different light system for the marquee. Every build gets better
@anthonyhollinger8324 жыл бұрын
Great video after watching this with my oldest son who’s 10 we are going to try and build it together again thank you for the video and also being a teacher you guys don’t get enough credit for what you do
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated and thanks for watching! Feel free to comment and ask questions during your build!
@anthonyhollinger8324 жыл бұрын
And recommendations on screen size and type can I use a tv or should I use a computer monitor?
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyhollinger832 I think I used a. 28" cheap TV for this project. I went to my local big box store and found a cheap Samsung screen that had easily accessible HDMI ports and a power button that I could mod if needed
@anthonyhollinger8324 жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider making plans for a Nintendo switch arcade stand ?
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyhollinger832 i would have to own one first to be motivated for that 😉
@AndrewAHayes4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you used nut inserts, I have seen people build cabs and drill through the side panels to insert bolts, this really annoys me as it is just laziness. I have built a couple of bartops very similar to yours but I prefer a 1.75" bezel and a 25" 4:3 monitor, I have been thinking about designing a bartop candy cab but can't make my mind up whether to 3d print or do some difficult routing for the front fascia panels, actualy thinking about it this could be the perfect excuse to buy a CNC router
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats real material vs 3d printed plastic! That being said I love my 3d printer for prototyping!
@rhodesrulez3503 жыл бұрын
planing to build my own arcade cabinet and your video is such a great tutorial. really love this. thank you so much.
@JL-cu8rh4 жыл бұрын
Great job dude.... Gave me appreciation for custom built cabinet sellers....
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
thanks Coconut Joe! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!
@WSallai3 жыл бұрын
Most excellent video from start to finish. Really appreciate the warp speed to demonstrate the steps you took along with the excellent narration. I definitely want to take on this project and only things I may change is making my version a full console versus tabletop version and using a monitor vs TV set though I have not seen any 4K monitors. Anyway, again an excellent tutorial and am going to look through your previous projects and await new ones.
@yodamann51934 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Just Brilliant, well done
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markdemasseur3 жыл бұрын
very nice cab bro
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@giogrig65744 жыл бұрын
one word, awesome !
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@ericfreville22952 жыл бұрын
Great video, looked at several videos to build my arcade and this one by far had the best information.
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLSnfNOizJrXlIU.html
@chiefhand1235 жыл бұрын
Wow its like watching a movie. Enjoyed watching it
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@UltimateTechHub4 жыл бұрын
Yellow Mustard for glue!! I would have never thought to use that!! Lol Great Job!!! Black and Green looks great!!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@CrazyCat2299 ай бұрын
You had way less screws left over than when I take a car apart to fix things... :P
@WeBuildStuff9 ай бұрын
Haha thanks for watching.... I've tried a few 'mechanic' things too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hr2EpJiHnqjKl58.htmlsi=Y4N8rKqIwY6cOWlz
@FredddH4 жыл бұрын
Tout simplement merci pour cette vidéo. En ce moment de confinement rien de mieux que de ce trouver des projets ☺. Je vous souhaite que le meilleur et merci pour ce beau partage de vos connaissances ☺
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Merci d'avoir regardé ma vidéo. Bonne chance et envoyez-moi un message si vous essayez ce projet.
@FredddH4 жыл бұрын
thank you for your reply. your French is really good ☺. I saw your videos on go karts my god that you are awesome. do you have a video on a a z design on this go kart? Sorry for my English. Have a good one ☺☺☺☺
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@FredddH Google translate helped me with that comment ;) I haven't taken a french class in 15 years. Those were student designed go karts but there are plenty of great videos on go karts Here is a great video to get started! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7aUlNdemdrXf5c.html
@FredddH4 жыл бұрын
Thx very much.
@RobJNathanSings3 жыл бұрын
Why are people so clever and talented? I would be there for a millennium,
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :) This is the great thing about youtube and the internet. The ability to share and teach knowledge. Take what you see and apply to your own projects :)
@charleyboy744 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this. Time built one myself
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rgbcrafts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I needed this. Am going to make one and almost all the processess I was aware of, but it's always good to check them out from start to finish.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
And customize to fit your needs!
@marvinwyche56953 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff love to buy send me the link. How much.
@zodiak24614 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this amazing video i've been wanting to build my own machine but not everyone gave the whole setup. this is very informative and helpful so that I could set up my own and modify it.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! These plans are only meant to give a starting point and hopefully you can make a rad one!
@mbf61602 жыл бұрын
This is awesome dude 😎🤙🏾
@vietanh28993 жыл бұрын
Nice video really professional
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@imm3112 жыл бұрын
great video! God bless you and yours!
@germckevitt44275 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos iv seen on youtube regarding Building an arcade cabinet( and iv seen alot of them) thanks
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
That means a lot thanks! I know everyone has their own style of building but I wanted to show every step I would show my students. If you can share the video that would be much appreciated 😁
@aboudezoa4 жыл бұрын
Perfect detailed wood work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aboudezoa4 жыл бұрын
Do you think it has enough space to use old desktop computer instead raspberry pie ?
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@aboudezoa easy to modify and extend the depth to fit anything
@PeloyGeek5 жыл бұрын
i just bought the plans for the smaller one recently but will still save these, much thanks
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ilovehaleebear3 жыл бұрын
The arcade club....at lunch time....why did school suck so much when I was growing up?! I would have killed for arcade club at lunch time!!!
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Congrats!!!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
I'm going to start mine this weekend. Wish me luck!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@hectorcamacho5565 find me on Instagram and send photos when done!
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
I will definitely do that. What did you use for your plexiglass? I bought an acyrlic sheet at home depot but once installed, there are many vertical "lines" visible.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@hectorcamacho5565 i used some left over plexi that I bought from someone else. I found it reflected light too much so lately I have been doing a bare screen. I still haven't found a cheap option for them
@PrecisionClays5 жыл бұрын
Very nice build, love the colors, they match my buddy's Formula Mazda race car! One thing to consider is a way to hit a button to shut down the PI before turning off power. The SD doesn't like the power being just shut off. :) Mixing games, fun and teaching. Perfect!
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
In the menu there is a shutfown option and I have built reset/shutdown buttons in the past by wiring directly to the headers of the pi or soldering to two holes on the PCB. I haven't done that recently but it shows in one of my othet videos 😁 Thanks for watching!
@tdata5453 жыл бұрын
Those are nice fans. I was going to use them to act as a solder smoke wick, but it's now cooling my cable modem. I live in MS, so it gets super hot and disgusting in the summer and noticed my internet was dipping as a result. SO, I have that janky setup. Which I might switch out for cheap laptop cooling mats and sandwich the router in between them. Since right now nothing is keeping them stacked.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for watching
@massimilianopalumbo88633 жыл бұрын
Ho provveduto alla donazione. Cordialmente saluti! Ottimo lavoro!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Grazie!
@mooncloud65632 жыл бұрын
Very cool, thanks for showing
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, it's me again. Just wanted to share that I have built a second cabinet and am now working on my third! You inspired me!!!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Hector. I enjoyed your updates! It can become an addiction!
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. The first one was for me. The second for my friend that has been with me through thick and thin. This third one is for a coworker that BEGGED me to make him one. My first profit one.
@hectorcamacho55653 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff I always give 100% credit to you. I am very loyal. Your's was the first great video I found! I will ALWAYS remember that
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@hectorcamacho5565Much appreciated!
@filipedeataideramosАй бұрын
The ruler bending tip.. 😮
3 жыл бұрын
At 55:00 you could use some heat shrink tubing.
@gen559763 жыл бұрын
Love your video. I can't wait to see the full size cabinet. I am thinking of making one and would like to see your
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
I filmed the fullsize one two years ago but is in my backlog of videos to edit. Hopefully soon!!
@talos863 жыл бұрын
Great build, i really like it. Shame, but i dont have space for an arcade cabinet. I would make some modification to the LED strip mounting: alu LED rails for the mounting, opal diffusor to "hide" the invidual LED modul pieces and for better light spreading. The other thing is that the passive heatsinks are not enough for the Pi. Up to N64 is enough, but if u want to play PS1 or GameCube games, then you need more cooling. The 52Pi cooler is Rpi3b+ and 4/4b compatible.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
That's the fun part about doing your own build. Design the way you want it and make it happen within your means and budget. My videos are only meant as a starting point. Customizing projects is always more fun! Thanks for watching!
@20thcenturyfoxyoutube3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I want to build one now!
@ShiggitayMediaProductions3 жыл бұрын
BAD ASS! I watched the whole thing! I'm going to be assembling a MicroCenter 3/4 size cabinet possibly tomorrow (4/9/2021) to house a PC-based arcade game I like playing and this video compilation of you building this cab from scratch was very satisfying to watch! I don't have nor have access to the tools you use for these projects, but I'm sure the kit I got from MicroCenter is well made (as I've seen many others build it). I'll have to either deal with some overhang from my game's controller, or mod the button panel piece of the cab, but I'll make it work for my needs. Thanks for posting this!
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving such a great comment. It means a lot!
@ShiggitayMediaProductions3 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff Sure thing! Not that I can afford it but do you make custom builds for people? I was enamored by your craftsmanship and I might have missed it if you said it's for a client and not just to show your students how it's done. Oh yeah the sfx were silly and being the immature 37 year old that I am whenever you said "nuts" I internally chuckled haha.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@ShiggitayMediaProductions t nuts to be specific. I've done some commission work but I don't make a profit on it. That takes the joy out of building
@ShiggitayMediaProductions3 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff Ehehehe T nuts... lol jk and okay I suspected such.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@ShiggitayMediaProductions my passion is teaching and making videos allows me to incorporate my other passion of playing with cameras and presenting stuff! I don't want arcades or custom jobs to feel more like work especially if it takes time from family.
@ALPHARICCO8752 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 👍 Thank you and Congratulations
@skeletorjustskeletor13713 жыл бұрын
Dammit, now I have to build this.
@alianbaba93303 жыл бұрын
I'm working on mine. It seems a difficult project for me. This video very helpful. I used 3/4 MDF. Don't do that it makes it so heavy lol. That was the only type available at our local store.
@imOJOmran4 жыл бұрын
Nice work You dont need to drill a hole for the remote infrared. You can engrave the wood to a very thin layer from inside and it will work. It won't be seen outside. Also. Use full metal case for the raspberry and you won't need fans. It will even be significantly cooler than using heatsinks
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
The fans were also to help with airflow for the screen as I have had them overheat inside cabinets before. Good tips!
@bobo26612 жыл бұрын
Thank You !!!!!
@retrostationyounes4 жыл бұрын
Good tutorial thank you i will build it soon with hyperspin
@mosquitos7772 жыл бұрын
Very nice work 👍🏻 maybe ad aqryl on the control panel
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
Ya I've done that on a few. Always a cool look!
@teachinghouse28213 ай бұрын
excellent appriciated
@A2ZGeek4 жыл бұрын
Pro tip! If you wanna make sure both your side panels are exactly the same, use a tracing or template bit for your router, cut out one side then stack it on top of the other piece and use the router to follow the template piece. I do this to make multiple machines without having to constantly use a bandsaw or jig saw for every side.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Not everyone has the luxery of awesome tool access. I tried to show some "everyman" techniques using both basic and big tools in this video. When I do these projects with students I have router templates and jigs not just for cutting but also for faster layout 😁 In the video I believe I nail the two panels together, cut, and sand both at the same time
@A2ZGeek4 жыл бұрын
We Build Stuff it wasn’t meant to be insulting as to your technique, I was simply stating a tip for people who may want another way but also, to be fair, you used a rather expensive router already and a template bit is cheap.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@A2ZGeek for sure! I have a bunch similar to this 😁 www.homedepot.ca/product/freud-12-inch-x-1-inch-top-bearing-flush-trim-bit/1000407383?gclid=CjwKCAiAob3vBRAUEiwAIbs5TljVP_NvwQhO7kA058ljJrzXDeSwHEtazcFRNQoVoGrlsF42FkQUiRoCy1kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@A2ZGeek and lucky for us we recieved funding for the club from parent fundraising to purchase some of the tools. We are very fortunate!
@A2ZGeek4 жыл бұрын
We Build Stuff that’s awesome! People don’t realize but mark my words, people who can use tools and build will be amongst the highest paid in the next 10 years. Good to prepare them ahead of time.
@dunce2374 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for documenting everything and sharing it all with us!!🙏🏼👌🏽🎮❤️
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Spread the good word and enjoy building stuff!
@0thers1d34 жыл бұрын
I'm so motivated to do this!!!! Thank you!!!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Drop any questions during your build!
@0thers1d34 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff I'll have plenty!! Thanks for the reply! Just built and stained my first wood single player arcade stick. Wish I could show you!
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@0thers1d3 send me pics through instagram. Link in description Instagram.com/we_build_stuff
@edwinov3 жыл бұрын
Nice voice to listen to.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shonuff74gaming533 жыл бұрын
nice to have shop to build this.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
I teach in a high school and this is a project offered to students. They use it as a resource when designing their own
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
And I have also build these in a carport with a drill, jigsaw, corcular saw, and a router. A lot slower but all still doable
@nottobay67684 жыл бұрын
The wood clue in a mustard container got me.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Glad you caught that. I do this with most of my glue containers in my classroom. It always confuses new students 🤣
@nottobay67684 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff Sounds like you just buy the large bottles to put them in other containers because that's cheaper. I know this because my mom teaches 2nd grade.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@nottobay6768 always the bulk glue! This also means I can control how much is out in the class and not getting wasted. Every dollar counts with reduced budgets for shop classes
@rajugamewala65354 жыл бұрын
Your work is very very neat and clean.the work you done looks very beautiful it's a god gift to you the way you make and explain knowbody do this in my country India I am really your freind and want to become your students
@ColorMeMozart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! This inspired me to start my own and am gonna follow this design. Looks amazing! 🎮🕹
@lourdjantv4 жыл бұрын
great job Sir.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH!!!❤
@uncletacosupreme70232 жыл бұрын
I just feel like the opportunity for "Retro Barcade" was missed. Lol
@vermg34 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing ( from France 🇫🇷)
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ThomasGrillo4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Enjoyed the build process. Thanks for sharing. I've been working on a mame cab for about 10 years. Built the frame out of 2x4s, have front kickplate, CP, and marquee in place, but still need to do the side panels, and back door for it. It's bloody heavy. LOL.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I built a full size cab last year and even with casters it was a pain to move around!
@ThomasGrillo4 жыл бұрын
Ah, yes. I knew it was going to be heavy as a fridge, so I made sure to put large, but recessed casters on my machine. It's so massive, even on the wheels, it doesn't want to move, when being played. Lots of inertial mass. :)
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasGrillo But i bet it's fun!
@ThomasGrillo4 жыл бұрын
Oh, yeh. It's fun, but the PC finally died, and I need to put a Retro Pi, or something in it. It's a 2 player cab, with a spinner, 2 track balls, sticks, 7 buttons per player, and 2 pinball flipper buttons. unfortunately, I didn't think to put the holes for them, on the sides of the CP. LOL. Just need to cut out the coin door hole, and slip in a fake coin door.
@DiamondJoz3 жыл бұрын
Great works!!!👍
@Sounditoutahhwet4 жыл бұрын
haha omg, this was hella funny. Great work and informative
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do my best!
@jamesfatula58243 жыл бұрын
id prefer using osb or plywood over mdf as mdf is prone to moisture absorption in high humidity condition and as for painting the cabinet i recommend using latex primer coat outside and inside to seal the wood from moisture absorbing then color paint of choice
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
That's the best thing about these is the variety of techniques, materials, finishes, etc that can be done from a base set of ideas as presented here. These videos were originally made to help high school kids in a shop program.
@jamesfatula58243 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff yeah imjust giving good advice and hints
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfatula5824 completely! The comment section is a great place for people to learn more 😁
@Stella-ri5ex3 жыл бұрын
It's nice that you've got all the tools you need to build an arcade cabinet, but most people don't have what you have.
@WeBuildStuff3 жыл бұрын
Starting fabrication projects just like anything will always require tools of some sort. I teach high school shop classes but at home I don't have big tools. What I do have at home I have slowly gathered over many many years. I built a full size arcade cabinet (still need to edit the video) only using portable tools that a starter woodworker might have at home. Don't let lack of tools stop you. Every creative hobby requires an investment. I've used a drill, jigsaw, circular saw, portable router, clamps, hammer and nails, and a cheap wood file to get the same results. I've also built with only a drill and jigsaw. Slower but can still be done in a driveway as a weekend project. Used tools are cheap and can still get the job done with some patience. There is always a way.
@NewcastleFilm5 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@MrTheDarku4 жыл бұрын
Hey. The build is awesome and the woodwork is beyond my capabilities. One thing to keep in mind though. Raspberry PIs tend to have a bit of an issue with stability when it comes to power usage off of the USB ports and that can lead to SD cards prematurely dying. For other projects I'd suggest having fans that are powerful through a different power source.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
I've been using power supplies that have extra amperage to balance it out. So far no issues and for the price of a board getting a few years works for me!
@MrTheDarku4 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff sure, it works fine for a long time. Just thought that I should mention it. Great work and far beyond anything that I can do.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@MrTheDarku thanks! I am currently editing a series on building an arcade without all the "bolted to the floor" power tools. Only tools I can hold with my hands that are more affordable
@MrTheDarku4 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff cool. It's a good time to subscribe then :)
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@MrTheDarku much appreciated!
@diligentrascal59065 жыл бұрын
Awesome video dude. Loving the Lebowski 'Abide' tee shirt you used as a rag too haha! Thanks from the UK bro.
@WeBuildStuff5 жыл бұрын
ha I was hoping someone would notice that!
@tomgray70492 жыл бұрын
This was great, can you or are you going to make a tall version to make tv vertical to play Galaxian?
@WeBuildStuff2 жыл бұрын
I personally won't be as the majority of the games I enjoy are setup with the type of screen shown in my video. But.... it is entirely possible and creating a cabinet to accommodate that type of screen just requires a bit of planning and modifications. Thanks for watching!
@davepickering9973 жыл бұрын
Great rapport! Mustard? LOL
@play4fun6656 ай бұрын
Your video made me build my first cabinet. Any recommendations for 28" display from current tech? What aspect ratio is best for raspberry pi arcade games.
@WeBuildStuff6 ай бұрын
I'm always budget conscious for my personal builds so I usually go to whatever local electronic store has TVs and buy something on sale in the size I want. For retro games just about any new tv works. I also like to have something with audio aux out to hook up extra speaks and I like having button access or a way to aim a tv remote control.
@johnkimbalb4 жыл бұрын
Just a pro tip of my own .... If you take a straight edge and clamp it to your work piece you can use it As a guide to get a straight cut Quick And Clean. (with a jigsaw or skilsaw)
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
For sure. I have a sled for my circular saw now but not everyone has that luxury 😁
@johnkimbalb4 жыл бұрын
@@WeBuildStuff I use my 6ft level most of the time :D
@Mauricewanda4 жыл бұрын
I'm on the verge of building a cabinet myself. Thank you for this video. i still have to decide if I'm gonna make a bartop or a full size. At the end of the video you mentioned that you already build a full size, Is that video available? Maybe I didn't search well enough, but I couldn't find it.
@WeBuildStuff4 жыл бұрын
I don't have the video uploaded yet but if you search the arcade section of my website you can see some plans. I also have a lot of my instagram if you scroll back a year or so
@troysterk63954 жыл бұрын
excellent, i was very impressed. look forward to the full arcade build