Custom Raspberry Pi Arcade Cabinet- Constructing the Cabinet Part 1. Episode #6
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- This video is the first part of constructing the arcade cabinet. I have added time links for people who are building this cabinet and want to jump to where they left off.
00:27 - laying out the MDF
02:46 - what tool to use for cutting out
04:26 - cutting out the cabinet sides
06:56 - using the template to layout/cut out the second side
09:40 - using the one side as a template to trim flush router the second side
12:25 - sanding the sides together for a matching set
12:36 - making the batons on the jointer, planer, and table saw
20:58 - cutting out the internal pieces of the cabinet on table saw
25:21 - setting up the router for t molding slot on sides of cabinet
29:15 - attaching the batons to the sides of the cabinet
37:08 - attaching the bottom, shelf, and top angled piece
39:41 - attaching other side
40:47 - attaching casters to the bottom of the cabinet
This custom arcade cabinet can be used as a stand up arcade cabinet or the control panel can be removed from the cabinet so you can take it to a friend's house and plop it on their coffee table, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it in and play! It is a portable arcade with everything needed to play inside the control panel.
This video is filmed and edited with all new gear and it looks loads better than previous videos (let me know what you think!). I also tried a bunch of new filming angles and techniques to make a more entertaining video for you. I hope you find it interesting and feel inspired to build one yourself.
If you have any questions about the build, please feel free to comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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I hope that these videos can help someone if they want to create their own arcade cabinet and if you would like to make a similar version as mine, go ahead. I will be posting all designs and plans throughout the build videos and a final video showing build costs and plans.
If you have any ideas for the theme or look of the arcade cabinet, please leave a comment down below!!
The next video will be out next week and will show the completion of the cabinet. If you missed the earlier videos, start here www.youtube.co.... for episode#1.
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Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
How lucky are you!.....getting to play with the big boy's toys!....I had a big smile on my face,seeing all those wonderful machines.Great job on the cab.👏
Yes, I'm very lucky to have an awesome shop to work in! You don't actually need all of these but I figured it would be more entertaining for people to learn these as well as the basic power tools. You should check out my virtual pinball cabinet series! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Adjustable square is your best friend when it comes to building templates for cabinets. I have a 4ft by 2ft and being able to set exact angles with an offset to press against a reference side is amazing for locking in those clean angles!
Yeah that would be an awesome addition to the shop. I just used some basic tools that were readily available to most people. How many arcade cabinets have you built? Any virtual pinball cabinets? Thanks for the watch and the suggestion!
Great video! My son and I are getting ready to build an arcade cabinet and your videos have been extremely helpful. Thanks for the great videos!
That's awesome! This is a pretty cool project to do with your son, it was a lot of fun and when your done, you can play all the classics with him. I'm glad you found my video series, I tried to make them very detailed so people could know exactly what they need to know while still making it interesting. If you find the series helpful, I would really appreciate a share out on your social media! I would love to see your cabinet when your done (send me some pics on Instagram). Cheers!
Thank you for your fabulous work. I don't know how it is in your country, but here in France, very few "professionals" are as meticulous as you are, it is very appreciable! In addition you explain everything very well, especially for the security, it's remarkable. A big bravo to you, you are so inspiring! You have a new subscriber 😉
Thanks for the sub El Manou! I really appreciate the comment as these videos are a ton of work to get them as good as I can. I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my projects as I strive to do my absolute best. If you want to support me, I would love a share out on your social media so I can be found in a sea of youtube channels. Thanks in advance! Merci!
@@wayofthewrench IS MDF THE BEST THING TO USE WHY NOT PLYWOOD
It feels like I just took a whole semester of shop, I actually learned a whole lot, thank you
Yup, you just did Benjamin.....and it sounds like you just got an A! I hope to see you next semester (subscribe....lol)!
That is brilliant. I've seen quite a few videos but yours is just what I want to build.
Thanks! You're in luck, there is a complete diy build series on making the whole thing including the digital marquee. I'd love to see your cabinet when you're done, send me a DM on Instagram. Good luck!
Great video series! I've always wanted to build my own cabinet. I've watched a bunch of video tutorials and these have been the most informative. Hoping to build my own soon, I don't have a wood shop but I feel like I can manage this if I just take my time. The hardest part will be transporting the 8 foot MDF sheets to my garage. I love your design too, I like how your controls aren't butt up against the monitor like I see in most designs, and a digital marquee makes this really stand out.
Thanks Shane, appreciate the kind words! Yeah you don't need a wood shop, just a drill, a jig saw, and a router. I used all of that equipment more cause I had it. I'm currently building a virtual pinball cab with minimal power tools in the Auto shop. I'm still really happy with my design, the digital marquee and bluetooth stereo are the best things on this cab for sure. Thanks for your watch and good luck with your build Shane!
Absolutely mesmerised watching this.
I wanted to do woodwork / carpentry in school but not enough choose it so I got history instead, crap I know.
I'm a gamer and have been since the early 80s, have always wanted my own arcade cabinet, this looks incredible.
Don't think I have 80% of the tools you do though or the knowledge but I could get lost in this.
Excellent video, watching part 2 now ; )
Many thanks. I'll be sharing this amongst friends.
Thanks for the awesome comment dude! Yeah I am a pretty big gamer too, ever since my Atari 2600 when I was 5. I still have every system I ever bought, including a Panasonic 3do (lol no one has these!). Looking back I was more enjoying the use of the wicked awesome shop I have access to, rather than showing how to do this with almost no tools. I mean hey, who wouldn't use all of these specialty tools if they were available? I think in the future I will make another bar top cabinet or a virtual pinball cabinet with minimal tools to show that it can be done. Don't be fooled, you can do this cabinet with a jigsaw, a drill, and some basic hand tools. Will it be harder and maybe less accurate? Sure but it can be done and probably to a high degree of quality too if you are willing to put in the hours of sanding. I'm glad you are enjoying the series, there is lots of great content hidden away in these gems! I can honestly tell you that if you are a gamer, this project is a must. I have been playing it a ton, especially during this pandemic. Thanks a lot for the share out on your social media as it is insanely hard to break through the UA-cam algorithm and get your content noticed, let alone watched. Thanks again, cheers!
@@wayofthewrench you're more than welcome, hopefully it'll help.
The meta tags appear to be key from what I've seen on UA-cam, maybe do a little montage of the project or a highlight reel of the emulators in action, or even a play through of some of the more popular games, speedruns get tonnes of views too I put one up when I was sightly wasted of me completing double dragon, not that many views lol, if I'd have added speedrun it'd have taken off.
Lol yea my first was the spectrum 48k in 1982, I didn't keep hold of mine unfortunately, really wish I had though, it sort of got left behind, had about 500 odd tapes, didn't get the 3DO but I remember playing need for speed way before it was out on anything else I'd seen, also had the Atari STe (should have got the Amiga :D )
All PC and Android now,, the OnePlus 8 Pro literally can run anything even PS2 if you tweak it right, also check out Coin-Ops from arcade punks if you haven't already and DIG on Android, their system pulls in covers and marquees automatically, coin ops have entire ROM sets for almost every system on their site for free which I think would probably Max out a 1TB drive give or take, every game is tweaked for performance and the screen ratio is corrected, someone put in years of work to get it as it is, definitely worth a look, even the likes of Mortal Kombat has the correct buttons so if you have your arcade buttons mapped to what would be Xbox buttons then coin ops will do the leg work for you, saving you the pain of adding configs for each game.
And you should definitely have used the tools lol I'd have done the same without doubt, I restored an old bench that was left outside in my front garden a few months back and my back was aching from sanding, have got the jigsaw, drill, sander, mouse, lot of manual tools, screws etc.
My main problem is space as I'm now in London, but it's always been on my bucket list for sure.
Forgot to subscribe last night, was like 4am, have done now.
Take care during this covid mess.
Cheers man
PS: pin ball? Love them! No idea if I'd have the patience for that though.
Have you had the potential price of a finished unit evaluated ? I've played arcades back in the day that didn't have the workmanship that yours has? Few of them go for a few grand these days, I think you can still get the logic boards for stand alone units too.
An original Double Dragon arcade :D I'd sell a kidney or a relative to get one of them, i don't care about space it'll fit.
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PPS: not sure how doable it would be but I always wanted to make a wheel style game pad deployment style mechanism, so when playing a different console you could press and button then spin the wheel to your preferred gamepad, so if you're on SNES but you're about to play GameCube just reel in the SNES pad, spin the wheel and go to GameCube, reel it out done.
Thanks for the sub and the share out bruh! Much appreciated! You have some good ideas, I really like the spinning wheel with all of the different controllers for the different systems. A N64 controller would be a much needed improvement for Golden eye! I have an idea for a really unique arcade cabinet that might work for you in your tight space. I can't say much though as it has not been done yet....Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I'm all ears pal. Let me know.
Cheers
Lots of cool stuff in the works....I'm in the research phase of a bunch of stuff. Visual pinball cabinet, bartop with digital marquee, secret arcade project.....
Great video. Technical instructions is excellent, thank you 🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would suggest taking your 2 pieces of MDF for the sides and tacking them together inside the pattern with a few finish nails. That way you can cut, sand and all that and guarantee that your sides are identical before removing the nails. Obviously the thickness of your board will determine if you can still do this with the saws you have, so keep that in mind.
Yup good suggestion, you can also use one as a template with a trim router bit too! Thanks for the watch!
On the router terminology ... It's the same as metal working. Cross cut versus climb cut. You don't want to climb cut generally. Also, it's "routing" not "routering". This is a great series, btw. Enjoying your videos!
Yeah that's what I thought but I wasn't sure. Yeah climb routing can really grab and pull it way off....ask me how I know. Lol. Glad you are enjoying the series. You should check out my new virtual pinball cabinet series too! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!
@@wayofthewrench Watching it now!!
Thanks!
Great video. Talk about nostalgic. Keep up the great work. Music was a touch on the strong side, in relation to your speaking volume. Looking for the rest of the videos in the series!
Thanks! Ya, gotta love the arcade days! I've learned a lot since filming this video, you should check out my vpin build after. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Excellent job friend
I really liked your project
A big hug from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Glad you liked my design! Cheers from Vancouver Canada!
Good choice in music. This is enjoyable to watch. Great work man
Thanks! It is a lot of work so I'm glad people are enjoying these videos. I feel my videos have gotten even better since this one, you should check out the brazed copper leaf project video. I keep trying to improve as I continue my UA-cam journey. Cheers!
Cheers will do that!
I'm looking to make an Arcade cabinet but will be using a pc of old parts I have laying around to run the internals. for the cabinet schematic alone though, I will be using these plans. If you haven't seen it, I'm going to be using Big Box frontend on my MAME games selection. I highly recommend people look into it because it's one of the best looking frontends for emulation I've ever seen and I'm planning on sourcing out a wide array of controls so I can play shooters, trackball games and 2 player standard arcade control games. Sinden makes a light gun that works with modern screens, so I do have a realistic option to build an all in one cabinet that I can keep forever.
On top of that though, I plan on building my own video pinball table with an old TV I have and it will utilize my original Nintendo Switch and Pinball FX3. For the buttons, I'm going to repurpose an 8BitDo arcade stick and use two of those buttons with wire extensions to the original PCB of the controller, and place them in the sides for an authentic playing experience. I could probably just buy more arcade buttons, but I figure using the Nintendo switch, it'd be easier to go the 8BitDo route and know everything will connect wirelessly to the console with no compatibility issues.
Sounds like a good idea. Yeah I've got a Bigbox system at home I use, it's a great system! When you're done making my arcade cabinet I'd love to see it! I've also got a great series on vpins if you haven't seen it yet
Thanks for the watch!
Hey! You made the first screen of my UA-cam "recommended videos"! That's the first time I've had a recommended video from someone I know. I knew I should have got your autograph when you were just starting out! :-) (But you do make a darn fine video...)
Lol...I think your still good. I'm still pretty far from quitting my day job. That's pretty cool though. I was asking about places to gold pan near Aggassi and the guy recommended Dan Hurd's youtube channel to me....Thats legit!
Very nice video and nice shop and tools. Most of us don't have access (or room) to have all of that. I'll have to look up a "poor man's" version of this and see what you can do with a circular saw and jig saw only.
no no...your good. All you need is a jigsaw, drill, and sandpaper. Is it harder and less accurate....yes. However, you can totally make an arcade cabinet. I do wanna make another cabinet, probably a bartop and I have already decided that it will be made with minimal tools and minimal cost so that anyone can make one. Keep an eye out for it in the future!
Back in the day they didn't have power tools. Saw, hammer, hand drill, screwdrivers.
Track saw! Festool makes an awsome one with dust collector.
Yeah a track saw would be nice for the angle cuts for sure. Maybe I'll look into one for my pinball cabinet I'm planning on building. Cheers!
love the music in the background
Thanks David! It is very hard to find good royalty free music but I kinda like the synthwave music I use. Thanks for the watch!
Great video series! Given the low clearance at the bottom, how are you able to reach beneath the cabinet to lock and unlock the casters? Are you just tilting the cabinet out every time and having someone reach below to unlock and lock? Do you use a special tool to reach the total lock on the top of the wheels?
Ya know it's been a long time but I think there weren't locks. If there were I don't remember. The intent was to have the cabinet very low to the ground like it was sitting right on the ground yet movable. It doesn't move at all when playing in my garage. Thanks for the watch and I'm glad you're enjoying the series. Let me know if you build my design and I'll post it on my instagram. Cheers!
Looked great at the End!. RAD!🤙..
Better without the sound stuff.. Even sounds from router and saw cuts are better.. Far more cathartic… made it difficult. I managed but used fast forward ..a lot..Thanks for Documenting the build!.Looks good!
Thanks Barry! I hear ya but it's hard to please everyone. Some like no music but most find it helps keep it entertaining. I get it. You making an arcade cabinet? Thanks for the watch!
How far apart do you set the wood that you wood glue down and nail from the edge of the side of the cabinet?
On mine, I was using 5/8" thick MDF so I glued/nailed the glue blocks in from the edge 5/8" so that the board would be flush. Hope that helps! I'd love to see your arcade cabinet when you're done. Thanks for the watch!
Looks awesome. I just bought a couple sheets of MDF today. I'm hoping my experience routing MDF slot car tracks in Kelowna BC helps in this build! Kelowna Slot Car Club
Thanks! Yeah Mdf rocks for this stuff because there is no warped panels to deal with and it is easy to cut/drill. Watch the dust though, you'll need a mask for sure. Nice, I lived in Kelowna a long time....great memories of Scandia arcade! Thanks for the watch and feel free to ask any questions and I'll help ya out. Cheers!
I love this, amazing job!!
Thanks a lot. What really makes these videos is the sweet music. Royalty free music that is cool is really hard to find.
Awesome shop you have there!
Thanks. Yeah I'm very lucky to have a great tech Ed department at my school. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
I realized it must be a school shop further in when I saw the tables and chairs :) It’s still awesome. I wish I had half the tools, but at least I have a CNC so I wont have to make all those templates for routing 😅
Man, I'd trade in all these tools for a good CNC machine.....Cheers!
Sorry for the silly question but...why didn't you cut the 2 side panels at the same time? You could have put the 2 mdf sheets together, clamped or screwed, and cut both at once. What am I missing?
First off, it's not a silly question....it is pretty valid as that would be faster. I also could have use one to router out the second with a trim flush bit without first rough cutting most of the mdf away too. I chose to cut them separately because I was using a jig saw to cut them and from previous experience, the jig saw blade tends to bend when cutting too much, especially when cutting too fast. Plus at the end of the day it really isn't that much extra work. Thanks for the question and the view!
Is that an optical illusion? It looks like the caster doesnt extend below the side panel. Also, how are those wheels holding up so far? I'm trying to decide whether 3 inch wheels would be better for my build.
Lol. No it's not an illusion, they are very close to the bottom of the cabinet. In fact, I wish they were about 1/8" to 1/4" lower because the cabinet moves perfectly on flat surfaces but drags a bit on the t molding if it's not flat. I originally wanted it to be close and not have a huge gap so I went pretty close but if I were you I'd go a bit more. The wheels are holding up fine, I don't really need to move it a lot though. 3" casters would be totally fine, just don't get the absolute cheapest ones you can find. Cheers!
Awesome .. what size MDF did you use ? Thickness MDF?
I used 5/8" MDF for this guy. You making one? Thanks for the watch!
What is the little blue screw driver (not drill) you are usiung to drive screws?
It's just a little battery powered screwdriver. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench lol very helpful.
You're welcome!
So for the batons how far in are you putting them? Obviously bottom varies depending on what type of wheels you get, and the shelves are obviously 5/8” the depth of your MDF. But the front, back, and top are all the same depth recessed in. Just curious what depth you set it back. Thanks!
I inset the mdf panels in 1/2" and used 5/8" thick mdf. The batons are squared up 1" x 1" x whatever length you need for that panel. For the bottom, I used squared up 2" x 4"s for more support. Depending on what caster wheels you use, you will adjust where they are placed to get the spacing off of the floor you want. One of these days, I need to take mine off and add a 1/4" spacer as mine is really close to the ground and even scrapes a bit once I installed the t molding (not visible though as it is on the bottom. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench thanks so much I figured you did 1/2” but just wanted to make sure!
How many inches from the edge of the side panels do you place the batons? Looks about 2".
The 1" battons are inset 1/2" from the edge plus 5/8" for the panel.
How many sheets of mfd did it take for the arcade cabinet
It's been a while but 3 maybe 4. It's not designed for use of material but for the digital marquee look which takes more wood. Thanks for the watch and let me know if you make my cabinet! Cheers!
I am interested and using your plan but I wanted to make a 4-player control board would you happen to guess some measurements for the cabinet? Also I didn't see anything in the comments what was your out-of-pocket cost in materials and everything else while you were building the cabinet
I haven't design a 4 player control panel yet so I don't have anf dimensions for ya but I do know that any 4 player games don't have 6 buttons like street fighter or mk2. So design the center players with 6 buttons and the far left and far right as 4 buttons. Yeah I have been meaning to do a final budget/cost/things I'd do differently video for people. Keep in mind this was my dream cabinet and not a cheap as possible build and the parts were purchased over a year so it was easier to spread out the cost. I need to do a final tally but it is just over $1,000. Just the digital marquee alone was $279 plus taxes and everything starts to add up.
Nice video, i listened all of them. I also bought a wagner paint gun and a nice router because of you 😂
Continue your great job.
Do a pinballs arcade cabinet next time 😉
Yeah that spray gun was waaaay worth it....Plus I ended up using it to spray paint my ceiling after a flood repair. Really clean it out when your done, I've seen these Wagner spray guns get gunked up and start oozing out paint when your off the trigger.
What router did you get? I would love to see your cabinet when your done.
A digital pinball would be sweet....it's on my list of projects to make/film. Even my wife mentioned that she might want one!
Glad you liked the series, I watched a couple the other day and it's crazy to see how far the channel has progressed in the last year.
Love the synthwave beats but what does that tune remind me of?! Oh yeah - Exterminator 2 theme lol damn good
Thanks Josh! Yeah it's hard to find good royalty free music for my videos but the synthwave music is kinda my channel's theme now. Some chill hop and alternative rock is good too. I try to stay away from the cheesy pop light stuff. You should watch the brazing the copper leaf sculpture video, I really like how that video turned out/ goes with the music. Thanks for the watch!
Love the soundtrack
Thanks Bruh! Synthwave has kinda become my channel's jam. Thanks for the watch!
Why didn't you just use the router to begin with since you had the template already? Done it many times and works just fine. Just curious.
Yeah I could have just didn't want any issues hogging through the full thickness and having to sand a ton. What I really should have done is make a template even just to make another cabinet later if I wanted. Oh well, way too many projects on the go to do that anyways. You should check out the virtual pinball cabinet I'm building now....its awesome. Thanks for the watch!
Great build!!
Thanks Bruh! The digital marquee and bluetooth sound system are seriously the coolest parts. You should check out the vpin build I'm doing now. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench most definitely will check it out. I'm looking up videos to learn how to build cabinets I want to make a full ground up build of a mk3 cabinet.
That would be cool. My favorite was MK2. I was soooo good at it in the arcade.
@@wayofthewrench great content and well explained videos man! You definitely gained a subscriber!
Thanks Bruh! Glad you're liking the channel! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the support!
I ain’t trying to be dancing here
That's good....now get your arcade cabinet built!
So do you think using 3/4 inch mdf will mess with your plans any? I cant find 5/8s anywhere.
Off the top of my head, no I think it should be fine but keep in mind it might effect the parts going in. Length of buttons, depth of inset of the monitors, thickness for mounting joysticks and trackball, etc. The control panel will be a touch smaller in width as the side panels will be a 1/4" wider overall. You should be able to make it work though, just watch as you build. It will be heavier and cost a touch more too. You could always go with 5/8" plywood too.
@@wayofthewrench thanks! i just brought home some 5/8s MDF today, lots of searching but finally found some! looking forward to starting this this weekend.
Im planning to get stuff for a wood/workshop. What tools and equipment should i get for this and most projects? Thanks
Awesome! For a general purpose woodshop, I would get a tablesaw, jointer, bandsaw, router table, drill press, and a belt sander. You would do well to have a glue up table as well. If you want minimal tools for just arcade stuff, then a drill, jigsaw, circular saw, router, and a palm sander. Remember you can start slow and buy as you go too in case money's tight and you're not in a rush. Good luck Joh!
@@wayofthewrench thank you. It would be worth any of ammount of money because ill get so much use out of it. I only want the longesr lasting equipment from the best brands. Im not trying to buy a new machine every 2 months...
@@wayofthewrench thanks for the quick response if u have a IG ill dm u and let u know its me so u could lmk what u think about my progress if thats fine
Yeah no sense buying garbage.
My Instagram is in the video description. Yeah keep me updated!
Awesome Work !!! :). I like it.
Thanks Peter, it was a ton of work but I'm so glad I made the cabinet. Thanks for the watch!
It was great, but I think I exaggerated the pins and screws, maximum ai 2 or 3 pins and screws in each piece, because I put in mdf already safe! Congratulations more!
Really all the nails and screws are just until the glue dries. I also use screws so you can have a dry fit to test things before it's permanent. Cheers!
New upload!
What is best glue to use ?
Regular wood glue is more than enough. I use Elmer's Carpentry glue and have used Titebond before as well. Either a polyurethane or a PVA glue will do. Whether one hold a couple more pounds or not isn't important. Think the needs of the project. Does the glue have to be waterproof, does the material have pores or not, etc. For this cabinet, just regular old wood glue will do the job. Don't believe the hype.
Just make sure your glued surfaces are completely covered in glue ( rubbed glue joint) as there is a bigger issue if it is partially dry/partially glued. You also have about a 8 min work time to stick to and it sets in a hour or so but leaving it 24 hours will cure it. Wipe up extra glue before is dries for an easier clean up. Cheers and thanks for the watch!
I REALLY want to get this project going but I have very limited tools. Not only do I worry about mapping the dimensions, but I worry about cutting the actual wood. The only real tool I have access to is a Jigsaw and not much working space, is it very difficult to make correct cuts and the overall machine with just a Jigsaw?
You can use a jig saw, just go slow with your cuts and take your time. You will need a drill and a couple drill bits to be able to make a cabinet. Should be able to borrow or pick one up for cheap. As for laying it out, you just need a tape measure, a long straight edge, and a square. I'm sure you can do it, it just might take a long time. Remember that you can always sand the surfaces/edges to your pencil lines if need be. Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes.
@@wayofthewrench I'll give it a try, thank you so much for replying! It really means a lot.
@@wayofthewrench I have one more query. I don't have a large workbench, is one necessary? Or is there something else I can use?
No worries, if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and I'll help you out as much as I can!
It really depends on the size of your cabinet, if you are making a bartop, then you won't need much. You could make up some sawhorses to put your material on top of while you work. Honestly, you just need some space under the plywood/MDF so that the jigsaw blade doesn't hit the floor and bend the blade. You could use milk crates/plastic buckets if you had to. Just make sure everything is stable and safe so you don't get hurt!
At 38:56 what software you installed on your phone to tilt the saw
It is on android and it's called Angle Meter. It's a pretty cool tool to have on any maker's cell phone. I have used it to check camber on wheels too and it's pretty accurate. Cheers.
😎nice
Wait till the end......so good. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Question what kind of board you use it looks smooth is that mdf 4/8 3/4 of an inch thick.
Yes, the 4' x 8' wood pieces are MDF and I used 5/8" thick. I went with MDF because it is really nice to work with and the sides are already very smooth and flat. You just have to watch the dust as it is pretty nasty stuff to breathe in. I didn't go with plywood as it can be warped and tears out when cut. Cheers.
@@wayofthewrench if I used 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch mdf would that throw off the measurements and if so what needs to be changed.
What grit did you use to sand it down, also any tips to sand edges down? Great work!
I used 120 grit to quickly knock down any bumps before filling the holes and 120 to smooth out the wood filler. I didn't press hard though as 120 grit can leave some pretty nasty scratches. Then you go through the grits for any surfaces that are cosmetic, 220 grit, 400 grit. Always use a sanding block so the surface stays flat, especially the edges. I didn't really touch the edges as the t molding covers all of it. However, I should have sealed/ primered and gone through the grits to 600 on the control panel edges as the vinyl graphics didn't stick at all to the edges. It was a good thing the t molding is on to hold the edges. The main thing is not to go through the grits too fast, if you have a scratch that is bigger than the scratches your sand paper is making then you have to keep going (or fill with wood filler). The MDF sands super easy and really the main surfaces are already smooth too so it's really quick. Plywood is going to need way more sanding. Cheers.
Question can I built an arcade cabinet around a console instead of using a raspberry pie.
Yes you can. You can also use a pc if you want. I just used the pi so the control panel could be portable.
Awesome vid! I was recently transporting an Atari cabinet the base was more rotted than I realized and the cabinet fell out of my truck . I’ll put it all back together. Guess I’ll use your nail gun and glue idea. Lots to repair. It all busted at the seams I will be able to save it. I’m not a pro…. Any suggestions on repairing ? Thank u
Thanks dude! That sucks about your cabinet. How much is damaged? Just a couple inches on the bottom or everything? If the whole cabinet is messed up, you may wanna build a new cabinet using the last pieces as templates. If it's just the base maybe you can shore up the insides with like a ghost frame just inside. It'll add weight but if you go higher than the damage, you might be able to strengthen it up. Good luck!
@@wayofthewrench I’ll put it all back together. It all came apart. Sides, top , bottom , monitor survived ….amazing. I’ve got a plan 😀The neck board did crack but I’ll have it repaired or replaced. I’m old school. Old soul. I have to have original artwork or i won’t have it in my collection
Oh man, that sucks! Is it plywood or mdf?
@@wayofthewrench hey. Mdf . it’s the Atari Kangaroo game. I’ll probably go back with some 2x4s and plywood internally to strengthen everything up I’m up for the challenge to restore it. It landed in a field so that helped cushion the landing 😂
Yuck broken and soggy mdf is the worst to work with. Good luck dude!
How much did the MDF for this project end up costing?
The 4' x 8' sheets of 5/8" thick MDF were around $45 CAN each and I bought 5 sheets. My design had no concern about trying to fit all of the pieces in such a way that I could make it out of the least amount of sheets. I had requirements and design points that I wanted so it looked good and had good ergonomics instead. If I make a bartop design, I will try to design it to make the material costs as cheap as possible though. Cheers.
Do you have the plans in metric measurements for us civilised countries that moved out of the dark ages of imperial measurements around 100 years ago?
I do not.....I'm saving up for a metric ruler. In the meantime, 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
Future project plans will be free for inches and 3 installments of $19.99 for millimeters.
@@wayofthewrench you’re a funny guy, I like it alot
nice! i have a raspberry pi 4 model b and a 7 inch display running retroPi and it is also a arcade cabinet. but mini version.
sweet! how do you like the pi 4?
@@wayofthewrench it has better processor and it is faster. new ports so you can mount new stuff too. sorry i couldn't get back to ya.
I am going to upgrade the rasp pi 3 b plus but I probably will just switch to a gaming computer and reuse the rasp pi 3 b plus for a future build series on a cheap (if not free) portable bar top arcade cabinet. Or I'll keep my eye on a future sale on rasp pi 4. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench to be specific, if you overclock the pi 4 it is quite like a mini gaming pc. it would be a good idea to maybe machine your own case for it (like a mini pc case) and add stuff like a fan, and led strips/ you got a gaming pc !
I'm going to try to tackle this project with the minimal tools I have. I hope it comes out ok
I'm sure it will turn out great. Just take your time and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck!
Followed your links for the Sketchup plans but all I see is a PDF, where can I get the actually .SKP file?
I didn't plan on giving out the .skp file, just the pdf with the measurements on it. I don't mind if someone wants to build my design for themselves but it didn't want people changing only a few details and saying it was their design. This whole playlist is for people to design their own from scratch or build my exact cabinet. Best of luck with your cabinet build!
@@wayofthewrench If you give out the pdf file that shows the dimensions of the whole cabinet how is that any different than just sharing the skp file? I've been trying to make sense of the pdf and realize there is so many areas that do not seem to fit right for whatever reason. I drew it to what your pdf shows and still can't get it to fit right. That is why I was asking for the file itself so I could see what is wrong with my sketchup drawing. I truly like your design and see no reason to change it other than maybe the size of the monitor to fit the one I already have.
If I had the time to design one from scratch I wouldn't have ever found this series to begin with.
I guess that the raw.skp file is like the original source for the design....dunno, I just figured the pdf with all the required dimensions is all that is needed. Where abouts are you having it not go right? I wouldn't redraw out my exact design in Sketchup, if you want to make my design, just print off the pdf and cut out the pieces. Those PDF pages are what I took into the shop and cut out. If you want to modify it for a bigger tv, all you have to do is add the dimension to all of the widths of all of the side pieces between the sides (monitor bezel, marquee bezel, speaker shelf, etc). Don't forget to extend the control panel as well and then you'll be golden. Also watch that the dimensions of your bigger tv do not hit the battons on the sides (I didn't account for this and had to take my tv out of the case to make it fit). Best of luck with your design!
@@wayofthewrench any way to convert the measurements to metric? for example, what does this mean? 2' 9"
If you put 2' 9" in mm into Google it will convert it for you. 2' is 2 feet (24 inches) and 9" is 9 inches. There are 25.4 mm to every inch. Cheers.
Is the mdf lighter than plywood?
No, MDF is heavier but has other benefits. Cuts don't tear out, there is no warpage in the sheet, and has a dead smooth surface. I would always go with MDF. In the end, the plywood is going to be heavy as well, it's not like you are going to be able to lift and carry around a plywood cabinet. They are both going to need casters. Cheers!
Are you a shop teacher or are you just using the facility at a local college or something?
Yes I'm a high school shop teacher in one of the best shops in Canada! Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench Nice. I wish we still had stuff like that down here in the States.
I'm sure there are shops or maker spaces near you that have this. You could always start getting something like this set up at home too. Just slowly start adding to your shop? Eventually, I would like to have my own shop like this.....maybe in the future.
thinking about making a standing workstation
also those are some hard chiptunes home great stuff
Standing workstation? Like a work table or arcade cabinet? Yeah it's hard to find decent royalty-free music.
Superb!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you have a full parts list?
Almost everything is in the description of the gathering parts video. The rest are in the description for the video I put the individual items into the cabinet. Cheers!
when you have all these tools of course its easy
Easy? Not really. Beneficial or faster?....sure. you should check out my virtual pinball cabinet series as I address this issue and make the cabinet with only 4 basic tools. You really only need a jig saw and a drill to make an arcade cabinet. Thanks for the watch!
how many sheets of MDF did this take? Also, is that 5/8s?
I wanna say 3 sheets but I think it took 4 because I didn't plan or change the design so it would be efficiently cut out. I have a bunch of decent sized off cuts that I will end up using later for a mini pinball cabinet or bartop arcade. Yes I used 5/8" MDF.
looks great i would have used a router with a guide and it would help get in the corners
Yeah if I was going to make more than one, a template and a router would be a great idea. Thanks for the watch!
Hello! Fantastic video series, it motivated me to build my own cabinet. Could you tell me what distance from the edge you positioned your batons? I couldn't find it in the video. Looks like maybe 1 or 1.5"?
Bruh! That's great! It's awesome to hear that your going to make your own cabinet. Built not bought! I used 1/2" inset on the cabinet and I used 1" battons/glue blocks. I would love to see the final result of your cabinet!
@@wayofthewrench hi i too am building my own cab from your plans , i have got as far as the side panels are cut out and now need to make and fix the batons , are there any dimensions for these ? Lengths and positioning ? Thanks for your time
YYYYEEESSS! That's awesome! I would love to see your final cabinet when your done! The batons I made 1" x 1" and they are placed inset from the edges of the side panels so that there is a 1/2" inset once you have the 5/8" MDF pieces screwed into the batons. Make them as long as the panel that gets attached to it (not longer than the panel) Really try to make the batons perfectly lined up to your pencil lines so that the panel will be exactly where you want it. I recommend that you layout where all of the batons go (with a pencil) and lay down all of your cut cabinet pieces to ensure it will all fit together before you start gluing and nailing everything in place (called a dry fit). Good luck dude!
@@wayofthewrench thankyou thats great , i will defo be sending photos of the finished item ,thanks for your time 👍
@@wayofthewrench Hey I'd love to shoot you a couple of pictures of the cabinet I build using your design and videos but I think UA-cam must have removed the private messaging feature. I'll find you on Instagram and DM them.
This dude reminds me of Nick Rekieta's brother. Lol. I wonder if Nick knows. Hahahahahaha.
Dunno who Nick is but he must be a handsome dude!
@@wayofthewrench ua-cam.com/users/RekietaLaw
Could be....could be.
@@wayofthewrench lmfao
Hi where can find the link to the pdf file thanks
The link is in the description. If not, it is in the description of the part 2 video. Cheers!
Awesome video. About to be doing this. Are you a shop teacher? Looks like my shop class when I was in highschool.
Thanks Blake! It's a super cool project and I play on it all the time. Just starting a virtual pinball cab too! Yup, I'm a shop teacher. One of the perks of being a teacher is that you get to use these amazing shops!
@@wayofthewrench Yeah, it looks like it was a lot of fun. My 11 year old son and I will be embarking on a project like this soon. Looks too cool not to. I figured as much. Your class is lucky...I took shop all thorugh Jr high, and highschool, and we never did anything as cool as that. Keep up the great work man, and can't wait to see the pinball cabinet!
What a cool Dad! Mine would have hauled me out of the arcade for wasting my time/money...lol.
@@wayofthewrench Hahaha! Yessir, my parents used to do the same thing. We grew up in a good time. Retro arcades bring back some good memories. :D
save lifetime! change to 2x speed and feel free to use your 22:27 min for your loved ones ;)
Yeah I was still learning to edit a lot then and I think I have gotten better. Mind you my niche is showing everything so people feel confident to do these projects instead of just editing it all out or speeding it up too much. I tend to show one at full speed and then speed up the rest or edit some out now. Thanks for the suggestion, cheers!
CALLED A CLIMBING CUT
Yeah that's what they call it on a milling machine too. Cheers!
ur sliding fence it is diy?
It's a pretty old table saw so it is hard to tell but I think it is an older modification to cut panels easier and safer. The woodshop is 40 years old and I wouldn't doubt it if the table saw is that old. These old machines were built to last, not like today's junk.
Só faltou disponibilizar o projeto com as medidas pra download
Link to the pdf for the plans are in the description. Cheers!
FFFFF * YT removed next subscriptions again 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Amazing Design and workmanship, i see you know what you are doing💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
It will be necessary to finally convert my pathetic cabinet to something less like Quasimodo, it probably will not be as professional as yours (no skill and such tools), but maybe at least a little bit of a middle prince🤣😋🤪
I have a question, what is the 38:55 application and can it be seen in terms of measuring?
What's next subscriptions?
Thanks, it's many years of making things, being in the trades, and striving for the best in my projects. I like to constantly be learning and making new projects....its a curse.
Feel free to copy my cabinet, plans are in the video description, so your Quasimodo cabinet can have a friend!
The measuring device is just an angle app on my phone from the Google Play store. It's useful for setting cutters to the angle you need. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench I have had a problem for some time, for example: I have subscribed to your channel from the very beginning of building the cabinet, yesterday it turned out that I did not subscribe to the channel, the same I had, I have the same with some channels with 👍
I regret that I did not go in this direction, now I would not have to ask anyone to cut the material, etc.
Most importantly, less fun, satisfaction with the final look because I didn't make it myself from the beginning 😭😤
I See i see you fly like a chisel, rather a blessing🤪😎💪💪💪💪
I have already downloaded, but I feel sorry for the money spent on materials from Quazimodo (laminated furniture board), so I will try to change it if it does not work, then I will probably use your project and slightly modify it (after all, you are one of the few who share the knowledge how to create in program your cabinet)🙏😍😍😍
He will have a friend, maybe not one, I dream of a Pinball, a gun Cab and maybe a racing cab, but everything in order and on time😎😎😎😎😎
What I dream of the most is a Games Room at home, as some have buts, surrounded by Cabinets as in the old days:
1. There must be a place
2. Original cabinets cost an awful lot of money
3. You have to be able to repair them
Thanks apk will come in handy ;)
For example, I'm waiting for more materials + final Pinball effect:💪💪💪💪💪🤳
Everything in this video is perfect accept the music loud and noisy
Yeah I am learning as I go, but I hope to get better with every video I make. Thanks for the feedback.
You should check out my latest video on brazing a copper leaf sculpture, I think I have come a long way with my editing and music selection. I hope you like it!
Dragon Warrior??
Mdf
Answered the other comment
Check out the modern cabinets I make at Umbrella Arcades :)
I like your wall mounted cabinets! So how are you selling cabinets preloaded with all the roms?
@@wayofthewrench thank you! And the same way every other arcade vendor is!
Way of the wrench,Can you please send an email with your contact?To ask you some questions?
Just send me a dm on instagram, link in video description. Cheers!
"All you need is a little math"
And for that reason, I'm out
That makes me sad. It's not hard math, it's literally using a ruler and making measurements. You got this. Pdf dimensions are in the video description below. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench lol, I know, i was only making a joke based on what you said.
But the cabinet looks great; I have to push myself to go buy some wood this summer and get this started!
Do it! You won't regret it! Then you can make a vpin cabinet too! Cheers!
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naw spare me the mdf and its formaldehyde based resins
Yeah it's pretty nasty stuff, especially if you're not wearing a respirator but I live how flat and smooth it is to work with. Plywood tends to warp and tear out when you cut it. Both work though.