Thanks for reply heavy like 40 lbs? Can't be much more ore sem the parts made so.all.that needs.to happen is.for.me.to screw.the parts together I'm it may save on shipping domt know o do know I only have Minal mechanical skills but yes if you.decode to sell is be thrilled...... kenny I dunno
Yeah my build was only 25 dollars because I had a bunch of the stuff sitting around... which doesn't mean that the build was 25 dollars because if anybody tried to replicated it then it would cost them hundreds. Lying aka using clickbait isnt the way to get and keep people around.
This is brilliant mate, I have looked at making a pinball machine for a couple of years now and having found this video, I am on it. I would like to explain my joy of listening to a English bloke, because I have lived in the States for 22 years now and your first few words where “ bit and Bobs” that tickles me. So fun and also I could see you sweating with the heat, 40 deg means nothing to us over here. It would be like 95 deg Fahrenheit. Thank you so much for all that, you have given an old English man new hop. John C
I love you. I’m prepping to build a full size unit and building one of these will give me some experience before I jump in headfirst. Plus, I wanted one in my repair shop and this one will be perfect to keep in such a dangerous location. Starting to order parts right now...
@Marlon Gidluck There are no secrets? Its all just standard PC components some arcade controls and an i-pac board creatively arranged. All the software and games are open source and free to download online. As you say a more refined and finished version of this would make a great starter kit the only real problems i can see are getting a consistent supply of the LCD panels as they would have to be of a consistent size. The PC, I-pac and arcade controls could be sourced from anywhere.
@@MrDegsy69 man I love looking at these. You guys are so talented. I am lost with the computer stuff. I have to find one cheap. Yours is cheap but I still dont know what you did. But if I watch enough I'll get it. But I love seeing the talent that you guys are. To me way better than the people that sell them professionally
Nice. I fixed a 3/4 V Pinball cab I bought awhile back that was built the same way where everything can easily removed. Now I want to build a even smaller version since I have the software for it now.
Hi John yes I fancy doing another a bit smaller too and possibly a 3/4 size. Work's got in the way for now though might be a while before I can do much more. Cheers!
Nice work. I'm working on one now that looks very similar. I'm also putting bumpers in mine with mini solnoids that vibrate with the bumpers.. I also made a analogue plunger using a mouse that's upside down that reads the throw. Nice work. I would have stick the monitor controls to the back. Once it's set you don't need them anyway.
Hi & thanks! Yes, I stuck the monitor controls to the back of the monitor once it was set up. I might do more with another project such as feedback and plunger, but unfortunately work has gotten in the way so it might be a while... Cheers!
Fantastic idea and work mate! I am in the process of looking to do the same and your design is exactly what I am wanting to do. Thanks for sharing your work with us. :)
Thanks for sharing your build. This has inspired me to try my hand at building one of these. Love the channel name by the way. Always nice to find a fellow Dwarfer in the wild :-)
My mind has been blown! Fantastic project. I used to build desktops in the late 80's early 90's, get all of my parts (and software) at the monthly computer flea market, some new, some used, some OEM. You have taken that to a new level with this pinball machine. I will be tipping a cold one in your direction very soon. Cheers! I have only tried the MAME / VP games. Are the others similar in setup?
Hi Marcelo, thanks for your kind words. I hope your project works out well too. Future Pinball is similar (free software and tables from the community websites), but hasn't been updated in a while, though some enthusiasts still make tables. It's kinda similar to Visual Pinball in it's layout take a look... Others are Pinball Arcade and Pinball FX3 (current version I think), which are proprietary and available on Steam (and possible elsewhere). These are pretty cool, though some enthusiasts can be a bit anti towards them,, but you should check them out. Cheers!
Hi Farkasarpi, thanks for your comment. I did make a full-sized table too, but I think something between the two is more practical. Good luck and cheers!
Very good video on Your ultra low budget mini virtual pinball. I hope to build one for under $500 but I am still looking at cabinets and all the parts that I will need. Anyway thanks for the video.
Hi Daniel, it's nothing special, basically just a box, but there's a google drive link in the description to the plans I used - start with these and adapt them to your dimensions. Cheers!
I have been trying for awhile now to get a zero delay usb board to work with pinball FX3 but have not had any luck at all the program simply wont recognize any of the ones I have on hand. Do you happen to have a link by any chance to the one you used?
Thanks to your videos I was able to make my own cabinet! I'm so glad you made these videos and included so much detail. I made my own short video of my cabinet, I just posted it today on my channel of you want to have a look!
I'm intrigued! Lovely machine you've setup there! I dig the combination of the two types of machine as well. Brilliance! (Considering trying this one day.)
Now if only a Red Dwarf playfield and a Holly frontend to pick your games. Great work. Are there places that offer downloads for the software ready ti go? I know you can get the pieces, but putting several pieces together (Mame, Hyperspin, plus various pinball systems) and getting it all to work on 2 monitors would be my issue. I also prefer the tables to be static... not move with the ball movement. Is that an option, or only on some tables? I have built arcade joysticks using a PI B+, but I downloaded all the software, frontend, and games on a micro USB. I just plugged it in and played. Hardware and woodworking I can handle. I guess my question is, are there single images available somewhere for download?
Hi Jeff, look at some of the other videos in this playlist to see how this develops. You could buy the pre-done setups that are advertised on ebay and similar but a little perseverance and you could do it all yourself it's not that difficult. Again, look at some of the other clips on how to install the software. I didn't set the correct view during this setup so the table scrolled (which you wouldn't want as you point out). You can change the views easily and there are static full table views - explained in other clips. Most of the fun for me was the satisfaction of doing it all myself but it is time-consuming and debugging can be frustrating at times... Last point - look at the other clips of development and software install if you have time it should help to clarify things. Cheers mate!
Hi. Just came across your video. I like how you had setup your mini cabinet with use of spare parts. Very clean and good size. Not too big still compact with a joystick. I like how you explain your cabinet in detail. So awesome! May I ask if you have any step by step tutorial(s) on how to setup like Pinball fx or other pinball system? Thank you in advance.
Hi yes look at some of the other videos I've uploaded. They're catching a bit old now unfortunately I haven't time to update any due to work commitments but they should still be relevant cheers!
Is there a video or tutorial somewhere on the software setup on this? Recently built my own multicade using rasperry pi. Just wondering on information / resources on the setup. Thanks!
stella.... Do you want to build one, invest your time, dull blades from your saw or jigsaw, spend and use wood glue thats expensive and moving parts, dedicate days to make it look neat and functions well, chase down hardware and make it look as nice as possible? plan out the stuff and sell it for dirt cheap and make no profit? i think you wont. . . a real arcade machine or pinball machine, costs THOUSANDS.... and are very very hard to find and super heavy and take tons of space... sooo yyyaaaaa. 500 - 700 isnt "expensive" unles YOU wanna make your own, and see what YOU can sell it for to make a profit for all the time, effort and tools you put in.. *shrug*
People like him (or me) don't do it to make money...They do it for fun, and the satisfaction of completing something entirely unique! For the amount of time that I spend building something much less awesome than this (just a regular upright arcade cabinet, as well as a run-of-the-mill bartop machine), I spent hundreds of dollars - and even more hundreds of hours. But its fun, and a sense of accomplishment! Great job, Gary! I'm gonna try my hand at this now!
Hi Ignacio yes there are various camera views including fixed. FX2 does zoom around as part of its design but there is are fixed views when the ball gets into play. Cheers!
According to your plans and specs, you have a height of 25cm for the bottom panel which would equate to just less than 10". Is something off, because I can't find a monitor with a height without stand of less than 10" that is approx. 22" in size?
Hi, the bottom has no height, it is the floor to the pinball "box". Do you mean the width of the bottom? It is the same as the width of the front and rear pieces (30.5cm), which are all "sandwiched" between the sides (though yes it does look narrower on the plan I drew). The plans aren't to scale but are just to show approximate sizes and panels for the monitor I used (I had it already but would recommend something like Acer K242HL) - you should adapt for the monitor you have. Hope it clarifies.
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thank you Arnold. The bottom panel when installed and looking at it from left to right should be equal to or greater than the height of the monitor when laying it in the box. The Acer you described has a height of 335.9 mm which equates to 13.22". Your plans say from left to right the height should be 25 cm or 9.84". Obviously not big enough for even the Acer. All I was wondering was whether this was a mistake in your specs and plans because it's near impossible to find a monitor that would fit between a left and right panel into the box if the box is only 10" wide. You don't actually provide the width of the "bottom panel" in your drawing, but it looks like it would be the equivalent of the rear height for the left and right panel which was 25 cm. Perhaps that's were the mix up is.
@@echodun Hi mate you are correct. The monitor I used was a Benq G2220 (I had spare), modified to cut the control panel off to make it properly rectangular. I recommend the Acer because it requires no modification (the cable connector layout is also easier) but it does require appropriate modification of the dimensions as you point out. The plan was only intended as a guide to base your own cabinet on. Anyway I hope it helps in a small way if you're planning your own. Cheers!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thank you for the response. I ended up going with this monitor - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CVL2D2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 How did you get the textured look on the wood paneling? Is that a wrap of some sort?
@@echodun Hi! Nice monitor, looks ideal. The wrap is here www.aliexpress.com/item/32260499629.html it's pretty generic so you should be able to source similar locally. Cheers!
What is the lag time for the play field monitor? what monitor did you use for the upper monitor cabinet? to load more pinball game files what file extensions names are they using?
Hi Bill the input lag is insignificant even with this very low spec computer - certainly it's barely noticeable and highly playable. I would recommend a minimum 3GHz CPU (dual core or better) and better GPU > GT630 2GB, for smoother play on the few tables which need it, but it's not an input lag issue. If you want the actual monitor spec: www.cnet.com/products/benq-g2220hd-lcd-monitor-21-5-series/ Backglass monitor is a Dell 17" this one - www.amazon.com/Dell-E17-LCD-Monitor-Black/dp/B007IWQELC ?You can find tables on many pinball forums - they use different filenames but once you set up VP and FP you will get a better idea. Cheers Bill!
Okay so it should run on an asrock beebox n3000 if you want to run an even smaller setup. Cool. Plus it has a monitor mount so you can just mount it to the monitor.
This mini build is absolutely incredible!! Would you be willing to build one for an eager buyer (me)?? 😂 I’ve been DESPERATE for an Atlantis game, and the Vpin is killer, I’d just love to have this on a vpin table, but on a college budget you know how it goes; but is that something you’d consider doing?
Hi John, sorry for the slow reply and thanks for the kind words. I've had lot's of request to build for sale, but the only way to make it so cheaply is not to pay myself for the work! It's not difficult to do yourself though - give it a try. Cheers!
Yes take a look at some of the other videos I've uploaded about setting up the software. There a couple of years old now unfortunately I've not been able to update them but they should still be pretty relevant. Cheers!
Excellent idea, but you need an actual emulator to get a better immersive experience and have an actual flat table. By which I mean not have the table scrolling up and down. I think the dedicated emulators also give you the back glass as well. So same kit as yours, just more pinball focussed software. I'm building a 3/4 size, great to know the stuff I already have in my workshop will work. But I'll definitel be using your button setup. Apart from size this build is exactly what I was looking for to sort out my electronics. Weirdly I can make space for a floor standing table, but nowhere to put a tabletop model :-) But it's just a case of scaling up the box and screen. Thank you. And English as well :-)
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 I've done some research. Pinball FX3 or Visual Pinball would be a non starter on the Pi. Nowhere near powerful enough. A Nintendo Switch on the other hand plays FX3 at 1080p. That would be acceptable for a smaller table. It actually looks really good on my 55 inch TV 📺.
Cheers Joey - for longer legs I'd probably do something myself with some type of L-bar from the local metal supplier or there's probably some cheap furniture type legs on Amazon...
Had to come back, to finish this one. Very impressive, and resourceful build. By the way, I have Joy2key software, but it only allows me to map to the shift, ctrl, and enter keys. It won't let me set buttons to keys, like esc, or any of the alphanumeric keys. Are you able to access that, with the paid version? Thanks for the video.
Hi Thomas, I'm glad you like it - most (not all) comments have been overwhelmingly positive and most realise it wasn't intended to be a showcase of high technology costing a fortune - quite the opposite in fact... I've had no issues with joytokey whatsoever and am able to map any button to any key. It is supposed to be fully functional irrespective of whether it's registered or not. Take another look - perhaps you overlooked something. Cheers Thomas! BTW your channel has some really interesting clips too mate!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Oh, I've no choice but to use joy2key. The other program doesn't work, and is hard to use. I'm just mystified as to why the alphanumeric keys aren't being offered in the list of keys to assign to the buttons. Very odd. Still just shows the shift, control, enter, and arrow keys as the only choices. At least it is being recognized by Pinball Arcade, and Pinball FX3. Oh, and thanks for stopping by my channel. :)
@@ThomasGrillo Hi Thomas, in JoytoKey profile screen, double click on the button you want to assign in your chosen profile (or highlight and choose Edit Button Assignment), then on the assignment screen and simply press the key you want to assign (if you click out of the assignment box, just click in it again), or click in it again to change your selected key. The right-click menu only includes those "special keys", which might cause problems if trying to input (such as mouse-up). Hope it helps!
It's a BenQ G2220HDA, but i wouldn't recommend this monitor because the control buttons mean the corner needs to be cut off. Something like Acer K242L needs no cutting - though it's slightly bigger and the plans would need to be changed to fit it. Hope it helps!
Hi Derek I used JoytoKey to map buttons on all 4 pinball (FX,Arcade, VPX and Future). I mention it here though not for FX in this clip ua-cam.com/video/wVe-TSupO94/v-deo.html
Hi Steve, try the link I just got from Drive below and let me know. drive.google.com/file/d/1CuhiEASIHx1IJi5IJr3ieP8uRAdgI0Se/view?usp=sharing If there's an issue I can email it to you. Cheers.
Hi Bill, it's just a pinball shaped box wih a stripped down computer inside and a monitor flat on top. You don't have to be an expert in anything to build one mate - give it a try! Cheers!
Awesome dude yes there are better ones out there but, this is cool love the way you have done this.. I wouldn't get any work done if had this, gaming all night 😉😜 well done and thanks fir uploading...
Hi Kyle, you can download the pinball programs from verious vpinball websites like vpuniverse.com/forums/ & vpinball.com/ - you can also get help there and pinball tables too. Check out the other clips I've uploaded to help set up Visual Pinball and Future Pinball - both free. You might also consider Pinball FX3 or Pinball Arcade, but they're not free...
You need to send wicked gamer and collector a message because he love to review one for you ! He does a lot of arcade product reviews :D Great product i like this !
Great Video Arnold I am looking to make one of these for my child and would love your help the layout/build i am good with, my concerns is with the program and monitor/screen/picture layout. how do you have the main screen (playing field) load up from turn on, with the screen showing the proper way (meaning, how is it displaying properly, even though the monitor is turned on it's side?) also, how do you configure the joystick and buttons to use like a mouse? what is your list of components inside, that you use for this build? thanks again, as much info as you can provide, would gladly be appreciated.
Cheers Gary! Take a look at this quick clip about the arcade button & joystick controller setup and software to use ua-cam.com/video/wVe-TSupO94/v-deo.html Basic list of components are those included in a standard desktop computer (MB, CPU, GPU, HDD, RAM, PSU, Fans etc.), which is why its easier just to find a cheap used computer and use all the bits from that! I mention in the last update that I believe (after using it for a while), that you shouldn't go much lower in spec than this to have something running and playing well. Plus of course you will need the button kit with USB encoder which you can get almost anywhere online now very cheaply. Loading this (or any) program at startup is simple - either it's an option in the software itself or you simply copy a shortcut of the program into the startup folder in Windows. I will do another short clip about setting up VPX on the cabinet to use on 2 screens and with PinballX front end - I'll cover the screen rotation in that. Cheers Gary!
Cheers Chris yes agree mate but the idea was to do it as cheap as possible and still have something very playable. For sure an SSD would be great, but would add a lot to the cost. Cheers!
I uploaded another clip with details of setting up the USB arcade controller here:- ua-cam.com/video/wVe-TSupO94/v-deo.html
Arnold J. Rimmer smeg head.
Nice!
Thanks for reply heavy like 40 lbs? Can't be much more ore sem the parts made so.all.that needs.to happen is.for.me.to screw.the parts together I'm it may save on shipping domt know o do know I only have Minal mechanical skills but yes if you.decode to sell is be thrilled...... kenny
I dunno
Appreciate the help
Yeah my build was only 25 dollars because I had a bunch of the stuff sitting around... which doesn't mean that the build was 25 dollars because if anybody tried to replicated it then it would cost them hundreds. Lying aka using clickbait isnt the way to get and keep people around.
This is brilliant mate, I have looked at making a pinball machine for a couple of years now and having found this video, I am on it. I would like to explain my joy of listening to a English bloke, because I have lived in the States for 22 years now and your first few words where “ bit and Bobs” that tickles me. So fun and also I could see you sweating with the heat, 40 deg means nothing to us over here. It would be like 95 deg Fahrenheit. Thank you so much for all that, you have given an old English man new hop. John C
Cheers John. So sorry for the slow response - work and whathaveyou... Thanks for the kind words. All the best mate!
This is one of the best table top tv pinball machines I've seen so far!
thank you, this is perfect. when you said: some people will say they get less delay than no delay on their massively expensive rig: I felt that. XD
I love you. I’m prepping to build a full size unit and building one of these will give me some experience before I jump in headfirst. Plus, I wanted one in my repair shop and this one will be perfect to keep in such a dangerous location. Starting to order parts right now...
Cheers mate glad this helped!
That's my plan as well
you need to start making and selling these, I'd buy one! :D
agreed
Hell yeah!
You'll like the price until you find out the postage.
@Marlon Gidluck There are no secrets? Its all just standard PC components some arcade controls and an i-pac board creatively arranged. All the software and games are open source and free to download online. As you say a more refined and finished version of this would make a great starter kit the only real problems i can see are getting a consistent supply of the LCD panels as they would have to be of a consistent size. The PC, I-pac and arcade controls could be sourced from anywhere.
@@MrDegsy69 man I love looking at these. You guys are so talented. I am lost with the computer stuff. I have to find one cheap. Yours is cheap but I still dont know what you did. But if I watch enough I'll get it. But I love seeing the talent that you guys are. To me way better than the people that sell them professionally
Great build! Looks very clean and way to repurpose your parts, congrats!
Cheers mate!
Nice. I fixed a 3/4 V Pinball cab I bought awhile back that was built the same way where everything can easily removed. Now I want to build a even smaller version since I have the software for it now.
Hi John yes I fancy doing another a bit smaller too and possibly a 3/4 size. Work's got in the way for now though might be a while before I can do much more. Cheers!
this is exactly what i want to do. Thank you
when i finish my project i will show it to you
Look forward to seeing it Gaston cheers!
I LOVE your machine!❤😊
Nice work. I'm working on one now that looks very similar. I'm also putting bumpers in mine with mini solnoids that vibrate with the bumpers.. I also made a analogue plunger using a mouse that's upside down that reads the throw. Nice work. I would have stick the monitor controls to the back. Once it's set you don't need them anyway.
Hi & thanks! Yes, I stuck the monitor controls to the back of the monitor once it was set up. I might do more with another project such as feedback and plunger, but unfortunately work has gotten in the way so it might be a while... Cheers!
This is amazing!!! You've made a brilliant job of it! Thanks very much for sharing all the details. Great work!! 👍
Cheers John!
You've saved me so much time in my own build. Thanks!
Cheers Hans glad it helped!
Fantastic idea and work mate! I am in the process of looking to do the same and your design is exactly what I am wanting to do. Thanks for sharing your work with us. :)
Cheers Reef!
Thanks for sharing your build. This has inspired me to try my hand at building one of these. Love the channel name by the way. Always nice to find a fellow Dwarfer in the wild :-)
Cheers mate glad you liked it!
Stunning and cheap! Amazing job
Cheers!
Duuuuuude, that's rad. You did an excellent job
Cheers!
Brilliant. Gonna have to give this a shot this summer.
Sweet build! Thank you for sharing.
Cheers Allan!
My mind has been blown! Fantastic project. I used to build desktops in the late 80's early 90's, get all of my parts (and software) at the monthly computer flea market, some new, some used, some OEM. You have taken that to a new level with this pinball machine. I will be tipping a cold one in your direction very soon. Cheers! I have only tried the MAME / VP games. Are the others similar in setup?
Hi Marcelo, thanks for your kind words. I hope your project works out well too. Future Pinball is similar (free software and tables from the community websites), but hasn't been updated in a while, though some enthusiasts still make tables. It's kinda similar to Visual Pinball in it's layout take a look... Others are Pinball Arcade and Pinball FX3 (current version I think), which are proprietary and available on Steam (and possible elsewhere). These are pretty cool, though some enthusiasts can be a bit anti towards them,, but you should check them out. Cheers!
Really inspiring. I think I will do something like that this winter maybe.
Amazing bro, great job
Cheers Gabriel, much appreciated.
That’s great! Nice compact size too. Wish I was good at building stuff like that.
korkidog1957 Build it anyway! You’ll figure it out.
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Great series man. Honest. Informative. Good filming. Thank you
Cheers!
How did you get cabinet mode in pinball arcade . at the least fit arcade mode on vertical screen
Hi, if you enable portrait mode in Windows screen settings before running you should be able to use pinball arcade in that mode. Cheers!
Nice work ! congratulations man
Cheers Marcos!
Thanks! Nice job ! Same idea. I am working on it. Same parts, but maybe a little bigger :)
Hi Farkasarpi, thanks for your comment. I did make a full-sized table too, but I think something between the two is more practical. Good luck and cheers!
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Gorgeus. Something like that is definitely on top of my to do list. Always felt like heresy playing that stuff on my tablet...
That thing is straight up awesome.
Cheers!
Very nice mini V-pin! Thanks for sharing this.
Cheers Thomas!
this is exactly what I wanted to craft: AMAZING
Great work, smeghead!
This is awesome! I'm going to try my hand at one. Well, done, sir; well done!
Cheers Steve glad you're inspired!
Not fancy!? It looks quite fancy to me, mate! I can't wait to build one of these! And I am going to build one of these.
Excellent! Good luck with it!
subscribed! thanks for posting this.
Cheers Keith!
you can set mame to fit the screen there a setting that a works all working games
Yeah... i like this... low budget... and looks really funny ! :D
Stranger danger! 🤣
Very good video on Your ultra low budget mini virtual pinball. I hope to build one for under $500 but I am still looking at cabinets and all the parts that I will need. Anyway thanks for the video.
Cheers, I'm glad you liked it and I hope it helps you plan yours!
You have inspired me to make one too. Thank you!!
Great stuff. Cheers!
Do you happen to have instructions on how to build the shell?
Hi Daniel, it's nothing special, basically just a box, but there's a google drive link in the description to the plans I used - start with these and adapt them to your dimensions. Cheers!
Looks slick, wish they made a kit for this.
Hi! It's really easy to make - there's a link to the cabinet plan in the description! Hope it helps!
Nice job ..very detailed 👌
Cheers!
Bad ass. Looks clean as hell
Cheers Eric!
Very nice, given me lots of ideas.
Cheers mate glad it's helped!
I have been trying for awhile now to get a zero delay usb board to work with pinball FX3 but have not had any luck at all the program simply wont recognize any of the ones I have on hand. Do you happen to have a link by any chance to the one you used?
nvm I just now saw your pinned post thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thanks to your videos I was able to make my own cabinet! I'm so glad you made these videos and included so much detail. I made my own short video of my cabinet, I just posted it today on my channel of you want to have a look!
Hi thanks and great job on yours!
I'm intrigued! Lovely machine you've setup there! I dig the combination of the two types of machine as well. Brilliance! (Considering trying this one day.)
Cheers! Though you should watch the updates to see how it developed later.
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 I'd love too!
Now if only a Red Dwarf playfield and a Holly frontend to pick your games. Great work.
Are there places that offer downloads for the software ready ti go? I know you can get the pieces, but putting several pieces together (Mame, Hyperspin, plus various pinball systems) and getting it all to work on 2 monitors would be my issue.
I also prefer the tables to be static... not move with the ball movement. Is that an option, or only on some tables?
I have built arcade joysticks using a PI B+, but I downloaded all the software, frontend, and games on a micro USB. I just plugged it in and played. Hardware and woodworking I can handle.
I guess my question is, are there single images available somewhere for download?
Hi Jeff, look at some of the other videos in this playlist to see how this develops.
You could buy the pre-done setups that are advertised on ebay and similar but a little perseverance and you could do it all yourself it's not that difficult. Again, look at some of the other clips on how to install the software.
I didn't set the correct view during this setup so the table scrolled (which you wouldn't want as you point out). You can change the views easily and there are static full table views - explained in other clips.
Most of the fun for me was the satisfaction of doing it all myself but it is time-consuming and debugging can be frustrating at times...
Last point - look at the other clips of development and software install if you have time it should help to clarify things.
Cheers mate!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thanks... Smoke me a kipper, Ill be back for breakfast!
Hi. Just came across your video. I like how you had setup your mini cabinet with use of spare parts. Very clean and good size. Not too big still compact with a joystick. I like how you explain your cabinet in detail. So awesome! May I ask if you have any step by step tutorial(s) on how to setup like Pinball fx or other pinball system? Thank you in advance.
Hi yes look at some of the other videos I've uploaded. They're catching a bit old now unfortunately I haven't time to update any due to work commitments but they should still be relevant cheers!
Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Paulo!
Great little table. I bet the full size table makers are haters. Id have one of these
Hi cheers! I have to say 99% of all comments and likes have been positive across the board.
Where on Canada are you? I am in Ontario near Barrie.. would you build one for me?
Hi Chris, actually in Thailand...
Is there a video or tutorial somewhere on the software setup on this? Recently built my own multicade using rasperry pi. Just wondering on information / resources on the setup. Thanks!
Hi, take a look at my other videos on setting up the software. Cheers!
GREAT stuff here!!
Cheers Tom!
I recycled an old Arcade Cabinet Shell with a Dreamcast and X-Arcade back in the Day... Dual Lightguns on House of the Dead 2 FTW 😁👍👍
Sounds great! I've got an arcade cab project on hold for the moment and hope to get some time to get it finished soon! Cheers!
This is very best of the best !
Make them, sell them. Sell one to me. Why are you not doing so at once, you genius.
unfortunately, its TOUGH as balls to sell these things or even any type of MAME machine... =/ like super tough.
stella.... Do you want to build one, invest your time, dull blades from your saw or jigsaw, spend and use wood glue thats expensive and moving parts, dedicate days to make it look neat and functions well, chase down hardware and make it look as nice as possible? plan out the stuff and sell it for dirt cheap and make no profit? i think you wont. . . a real arcade machine or pinball machine, costs THOUSANDS.... and are very very hard to find and super heavy and take tons of space... sooo yyyaaaaa. 500 - 700 isnt "expensive" unles YOU wanna make your own, and see what YOU can sell it for to make a profit for all the time, effort and tools you put in.. *shrug*
People like him (or me) don't do it to make money...They do it for fun, and the satisfaction of completing something entirely unique! For the amount of time that I spend building something much less awesome than this (just a regular upright arcade cabinet, as well as a run-of-the-mill bartop machine), I spent hundreds of dollars - and even more hundreds of hours. But its fun, and a sense of accomplishment! Great job, Gary! I'm gonna try my hand at this now!
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There is a way to leave the view fixed ? i mean, if the zoom-in/out effect disappear the experience could be so much realistic.
Hi Ignacio yes there are various camera views including fixed. FX2 does zoom around as part of its design but there is are fixed views when the ball gets into play. Cheers!
According to your plans and specs, you have a height of 25cm for the bottom panel which would equate to just less than 10". Is something off, because I can't find a monitor with a height without stand of less than 10" that is approx. 22" in size?
Hi, the bottom has no height, it is the floor to the pinball "box". Do you mean the width of the bottom? It is the same as the width of the front and rear pieces (30.5cm), which are all "sandwiched" between the sides (though yes it does look narrower on the plan I drew).
The plans aren't to scale but are just to show approximate sizes and panels for the monitor I used (I had it already but would recommend something like Acer K242HL) - you should adapt for the monitor you have.
Hope it clarifies.
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thank you Arnold. The bottom panel when installed and looking at it from left to right should be equal to or greater than the height of the monitor when laying it in the box. The Acer you described has a height of 335.9 mm which equates to 13.22". Your plans say from left to right the height should be 25 cm or 9.84". Obviously not big enough for even the Acer. All I was wondering was whether this was a mistake in your specs and plans because it's near impossible to find a monitor that would fit between a left and right panel into the box if the box is only 10" wide. You don't actually provide the width of the "bottom panel" in your drawing, but it looks like it would be the equivalent of the rear height for the left and right panel which was 25 cm. Perhaps that's were the mix up is.
@@echodun Hi mate you are correct. The monitor I used was a Benq G2220 (I had spare), modified to cut the control panel off to make it properly rectangular.
I recommend the Acer because it requires no modification (the cable connector layout is also easier) but it does require appropriate modification of the dimensions as you point out. The plan was only intended as a guide to base your own cabinet on.
Anyway I hope it helps in a small way if you're planning your own. Cheers!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thank you for the response. I ended up going with this monitor - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CVL2D2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How did you get the textured look on the wood paneling? Is that a wrap of some sort?
@@echodun Hi! Nice monitor, looks ideal. The wrap is here www.aliexpress.com/item/32260499629.html it's pretty generic so you should be able to source similar locally. Cheers!
What is the lag time for the play field monitor? what monitor did you use for the upper monitor cabinet? to load more pinball game files what file extensions names are they using?
Hi Bill the input lag is insignificant even with this very low spec computer - certainly it's barely noticeable and highly playable. I would recommend a minimum 3GHz CPU (dual core or better) and better GPU > GT630 2GB, for smoother play on the few tables which need it, but it's not an input lag issue. If you want the actual monitor spec: www.cnet.com/products/benq-g2220hd-lcd-monitor-21-5-series/ Backglass monitor is a Dell 17" this one - www.amazon.com/Dell-E17-LCD-Monitor-Black/dp/B007IWQELC ?You can find tables on many pinball forums - they use different filenames but once you set up VP and FP you will get a better idea. Cheers Bill!
Excelente maquina, te felicito. Gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Argentina
man thats awesome to have the flexibility
You know you can buy cheap vinyl graphics to label your button right?
Can you list the parts? Graphics card and usb encoder kit
Hi Ricardo, Parts and prices here ua-cam.com/video/lsyn_yKI5zE/v-deo.html Cheers!
Wow, Nice Job!
Cheers Russ!
I might do some sample of your work before BIGASS Pinball! And understand how to build small one sorry my English not so great.
Nicely done!
Cheers Justin!
Okay so it should run on an asrock beebox n3000 if you want to run an even smaller setup. Cool. Plus it has a monitor mount so you can just mount it to the monitor.
I'm not familiar with the asrock model you mention, but the software isn't as demanding as one might think so it would probably run fine.
Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.
Thanks Kurt! Have a great day!
This mini build is absolutely incredible!! Would you be willing to build one for an eager buyer (me)?? 😂 I’ve been DESPERATE for an Atlantis game, and the Vpin is killer, I’d just love to have this on a vpin table, but on a college budget you know how it goes; but is that something you’d consider doing?
Hi John, sorry for the slow reply and thanks for the kind words. I've had lot's of request to build for sale, but the only way to make it so cheaply is not to pay myself for the work! It's not difficult to do yourself though - give it a try. Cheers!
Do you have a software setup tutorial?
Yes take a look at some of the other videos I've uploaded about setting up the software. There a couple of years old now unfortunately I've not been able to update them but they should still be pretty relevant. Cheers!
Excellent idea, but you need an actual emulator to get a better immersive experience and have an actual flat table. By which I mean not have the table scrolling up and down. I think the dedicated emulators also give you the back glass as well. So same kit as yours, just more pinball focussed software.
I'm building a 3/4 size, great to know the stuff I already have in my workshop will work. But I'll definitel be using your button setup. Apart from size this build is exactly what I was looking for to sort out my electronics.
Weirdly I can make space for a floor standing table, but nowhere to put a tabletop model :-)
But it's just a case of scaling up the box and screen.
Thank you.
And English as well :-)
Any idea what the latency on your screen is ?
Nice build
Cheers!
Look awesome 😍have you link to the machine where you can buy this?
hello, i love this arcade. thanks for sharing. very unique and the best part you made it for you !!!!!!!! excellent work.
Cheers Jeff!
Hmmm. I wonder if there's a pinball rom pack for a Raspberry Pi?
Hi Nick a few people have asked the same thing, but I don't believe so. Maybe ask on the Pi forums? Cheers!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 I've done some research. Pinball FX3 or Visual Pinball would be a non starter on the Pi. Nowhere near powerful enough. A Nintendo Switch on the other hand plays FX3 at 1080p. That would be acceptable for a smaller table. It actually looks really good on my 55 inch TV 📺.
Awesome to know I can afford to build one now. Do you have any suggestions for legs so it can be free standing?
Cheers Joey - for longer legs I'd probably do something myself with some type of L-bar from the local metal supplier or there's probably some cheap furniture type legs on Amazon...
Putting a proper glass protector that would run you $5 would go a long ways ;) Nice machine btw...
Hi yes agree I might get round to that soon cheers!
Beautiful machine
Cheers Eddie!
Had to come back, to finish this one. Very impressive, and resourceful build. By the way, I have Joy2key software, but it only allows me to map to the shift, ctrl, and enter keys. It won't let me set buttons to keys, like esc, or any of the alphanumeric keys. Are you able to access that, with the paid version? Thanks for the video.
Hi Thomas, I'm glad you like it - most (not all) comments have been overwhelmingly positive and most realise it wasn't intended to be a showcase of high technology costing a fortune - quite the opposite in fact... I've had no issues with joytokey whatsoever and am able to map any button to any key. It is supposed to be fully functional irrespective of whether it's registered or not. Take another look - perhaps you overlooked something. Cheers Thomas! BTW your channel has some really interesting clips too mate!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Oh, I've no choice but to use joy2key. The other program doesn't work, and is hard to use. I'm just mystified as to why the alphanumeric keys aren't being offered in the list of keys to assign to the buttons. Very odd. Still just shows the shift, control, enter, and arrow keys as the only choices. At least it is being recognized by Pinball Arcade, and Pinball FX3. Oh, and thanks for stopping by my channel. :)
@@ThomasGrillo Hi Thomas, in JoytoKey profile screen, double click on the button you want to assign in your chosen profile (or highlight and choose Edit Button Assignment), then on the assignment screen and simply press the key you want to assign (if you click out of the assignment box, just click in it again), or click in it again to change your selected key.
The right-click menu only includes those "special keys", which might cause problems if trying to input (such as mouse-up). Hope it helps!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Ah, ok. Thanks for the clarification. Will give that a go, then. :)
This is genius!
You are looking at the beginning of a trend .this man had biuld the prototype for the starship enterprise & dont even know 💯😍
Cheers! Coolname BTW!
Waoo!!! Awesome job 💪 dude, Thanks for share the video and the information.
One Question , what brand is the vertical monitor?
It's a BenQ G2220HDA, but i wouldn't recommend this monitor because the control buttons mean the corner needs to be cut off. Something like Acer K242L needs no cutting - though it's slightly bigger and the plans would need to be changed to fit it. Hope it helps!
@@arnoldj.rimmer5116 Thanks!!
Should install Future Pinball or VPX. Much better for cabs
What did you use to map the buttons for Pinball FX?
Hi Derek I used JoytoKey to map buttons on all 4 pinball (FX,Arcade, VPX and Future). I mention it here though not for FX in this clip ua-cam.com/video/wVe-TSupO94/v-deo.html
Hey there.
Are your plans and links still active? I'd love to try building one of these! I can't get the jpgs and such to open.
Hi Steve, try the link I just got from Drive below and let me know.
drive.google.com/file/d/1CuhiEASIHx1IJi5IJr3ieP8uRAdgI0Se/view?usp=sharing
If there's an issue I can email it to you. Cheers.
Very cool, but I don't think that my tech skills are strong enough to build one of these. Nice work!
Hi Bill, it's just a pinball shaped box wih a stripped down computer inside and a monitor flat on top. You don't have to be an expert in anything to build one mate - give it a try! Cheers!
Hope you built one😎
Awesome dude yes there are better ones out there but, this is cool love the way you have done this.. I wouldn't get any work done if had this, gaming all night 😉😜 well done and thanks fir uploading...
Nice i would buy it
great build!
but in the software, don't like the moving playfield view.
Hi mate cheers - yes I agree but you can change the settings to stop playfield movement easily. Check out the later videos.
hi can u share were u download all the emulators with the games, tks i wanna try to do one of that
Hi mate you can get the emulators, tables and great help at www.vpforums.org/ Cheers!
Great stuff smeghead! :P
Elton John music bro that’s tenacious D
Hello where do you download the pinball games themselves?
Hi Kyle, you can download the pinball programs from verious vpinball websites like vpuniverse.com/forums/ & vpinball.com/ - you can also get help there and pinball tables too. Check out the other clips I've uploaded to help set up Visual Pinball and Future Pinball - both free. You might also consider Pinball FX3 or Pinball Arcade, but they're not free...
100,000 views. Should have included links in the description of the parts used, made a few sheckles.
Cheers mate - it hadn't occurred to me to do that but I might consider next time if I get chance to do some more...
You need to send wicked gamer and collector a message because he love to review one for you !
He does a lot of arcade product reviews :D
Great product i like this !
Great Video Arnold
I am looking to make one of these for my child and would love your help
the layout/build i am good with, my concerns is with the program and monitor/screen/picture layout.
how do you have the main screen (playing field) load up from turn on, with the screen showing the proper way (meaning, how is it displaying properly, even though the monitor is turned on it's side?)
also, how do you configure the joystick and buttons to use like a mouse?
what is your list of components inside, that you use for this build?
thanks again, as much info as you can provide, would gladly be appreciated.
Cheers Gary! Take a look at this quick clip about the arcade button & joystick controller setup and software to use ua-cam.com/video/wVe-TSupO94/v-deo.html
Basic list of components are those included in a standard desktop computer (MB, CPU, GPU, HDD, RAM, PSU, Fans etc.), which is why its easier just to find a cheap used computer and use all the bits from that! I mention in the last update that I believe (after using it for a while), that you shouldn't go much lower in spec than this to have something running and playing well. Plus of course you will need the button kit with USB encoder which you can get almost anywhere online now very cheaply.
Loading this (or any) program at startup is simple - either it's an option in the software itself or you simply copy a shortcut of the program into the startup folder in Windows.
I will do another short clip about setting up VPX on the cabinet to use on 2 screens and with PinballX front end - I'll cover the screen rotation in that. Cheers Gary!
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I would buy this machine
Highly recommend an ssd for near instant boot
Cheers Chris yes agree mate but the idea was to do it as cheap as possible and still have something very playable. For sure an SSD would be great, but would add a lot to the cost. Cheers!