Bob, I love that you let us know about how you decided on your process. Like "I started out doing it this way, but it was taking too much time, so I did it this way and it worked out better". When content producers put out "The Perfect Build" it makes rookies like me sometimes feel frustrated because you guys make it look so easy :) Everyone makes mistakes, and showing us yours is a great educational tool
Amazing work. Awesome instructions on how to install the vinyl stickers. I really like the artwork and I think those characters are really nicely illustrated! Respect man!
Of all arcade cabinets I've seen, this one is the best. It's a piece of furniture with plenty of storage, it's cool looking, fantastic artwork, nice ambientlight, cool trick with motion sensor, it runs on low power Raspberry Pi... Amazing! :)
This was so worth the wait. I kept thinking the graphics weren't going to live up to the build up from the Making It podcast. But they did, so awesome, that was a great personal touch.
This is, buy far, the nicest cabinet I have seen. It,s not only cool and functional, but it's not just a big waste of space, I can actually contain stuff. Congrats man, great build.
+John Harris Oh man, that's a shame! I may build a cocktail table at some point if I can find someone willing to commission it. I don't have room for it, but I'd love to make one :)
The Orange T-Molding could not be more perfect. You cut all the vinyl corners great. You must be a pro at wallpaper. All of the tricks and the cuts that you made, are basically why people pay someone else to hang their wallpaper. I can't say enough, I am inspired. I want to make something just so I can use that T-molding stuff. Thanks for Sharing!
Been hoping to see something happen with the arcade for a long time now and these videos have been COMPLETELY worth the wait. The cabinet looks amazing - awesome work and thanks for the great breakdown, as always.
Such a great project. I used this video to build my own arcade machine. It turned out perfect. It was so fun to build. I wish I had more room, I’d build more (racing and light gun). Thanks for posting this!
I loved that book, I am going to build an arcade cabinet this summer but I will use an old TV and maybe coin slots for more retro style. Good job, greetings from Germany
+I Like To Make Stuff even the idea is great. The whole family as super heroes! I'd have to make a huge cabinet because I have even more kids than you!
+Brian Munroe Thanks! I was actually pretty worried about that turning out well, but it ended up not being as difficult as I expected. I just circled it 100 times measuring the overlap and adjusting position.
Love the final graphic Bob! Solid vinyl install skills too. One tool I find invaluable in my tool kit is a small utility knife, with the long, snap-off blades. They're light and easy to manipulate, but you can get extra length if you need it. My favourite brand is Richard, but I think they're Canadian and even tricky to find up here. Lots of companies make variations though. Looking forward to the Finale!
I thought after the first video that this was going to be kinda cool... then I see all the custom graphics and personalized stuff going into this, and now this thing is an heirloom!
About 20 years ago I sold DIY kits for Dirt-Bikes - was a great time... You should sell this as DIY kits as well! Amazing Stuff - but not all of us can afford the special machines to cut all the parts Keep rockin' and cheers from germany
Great work. The graphics look amazing. I am never going to make something like this myself but it's a great series and very interesting and informative.
What's up Bob I just finished reading that book was a great book couldn't put it down that cabinet is awesome great work and keep it coming thank you for such great work
For future reference Bob, when you order your graphics ask for vinyl with "air egress", this is commonly available now days... it has channels in the adhesive like a waffle or honeycomb pattern allowing the air to escape as you apply... no wet application necessary and no bubbles!
If you put vinyl on corners and irregular surfaces you can apply a bit of heat on it, carefully from a distance right before you stick it (maybe you could even use a hairdryer) and the vinyl gets more stretchable for a while. Not all vinyls react the same to it, though. If you apply too much it gets deformed, but the right amount can help with bubbles.
Bob, this thing is unreal. I'm super jealous. Like you, I have a list a decade long, but this was just added to about year 3. lol! Keep it up, can't wait for part three!
Nice, but I wouldn't go with vinyl. Vinyl is nice because you can get it printed, but it *always* eventually peels and cracks. Actual arcade cabinets were painted. Also, a few notes about construction: The marque is never glued, as they can (and often are) broken by players, they also serve as a quick way to access the light that is mounted just behind them. The back of the cab is your access point to the workings, the flat part of the back (usually held in by a single screw) is a single piece of wood. The joysticks are latch mounted on a piece that is hinged and has a metal lip on the front (where players often stick their quarters or tokens) so the sticks pull down after being unlocked by latches from the inside. This hinged mount serves two purposes: 1. to allow easy access to the sticks so that they can be serviced. 2. to hold the glass in, that fits over the screen, resting between the marque, the cab, and the sticks. This is how cabs have been designed for decades. Many years ago, I worked at an arcade, and serviced these machines.
I dont own any of tgese tools and machinery aa am a student, but still it gives me immense joy to watch your videos and creativity.. Giod work man.. Really awesome.. Would love to watch a pc desk in future from your channel. The ultimate pc table aling with space for consoles n etc
Bob, I love that you let us know about how you decided on your process. Like "I started out doing it this way, but it was taking too much time, so I did it this way and it worked out better". When content producers put out "The Perfect Build" it makes rookies like me sometimes feel frustrated because you guys make it look so easy :) Everyone makes mistakes, and showing us yours is a great educational tool
The storage shelves idea is freaking briliant. What a fantastic use of normally wasted space. Super cool.
Bob, you are a DIY-rockstar. My favorite detail is the retro I Like To Make Stuff logo. Absolutely love it.
+Natural Nerd Thanks so much! I'm actually considering t-shirts with the marquee logo. Good idea?
+I Like To Make Stuff Great idea. Defintly reusable :)
Hey Funny to see you here! I know you!
Oh my, that looks amazing!!!!!
+Make Something Thanks man!
You weren't kidding about those graphics. They look awesome!
Awesome Bob! and some great tips in this video.... as David would say GOOD STUFF!
+Jon Peters Art & Home Thanks Jon! This project has been so much fun!
Amazing work. Awesome instructions on how to install the vinyl stickers. I really like the artwork and I think those characters are really nicely illustrated! Respect man!
Oh man... that graphics scheme is amazing!
Of all arcade cabinets I've seen, this one is the best. It's a piece of furniture with plenty of storage, it's cool looking, fantastic artwork, nice ambientlight, cool trick with motion sensor, it runs on low power Raspberry Pi... Amazing! :)
Absolutely amazing Bob. It looks great!
+April Wilkerson Thanks April!
+April Wilkerson I LOVE UR WORK APRIL!!
This was so worth the wait. I kept thinking the graphics weren't going to live up to the build up from the Making It podcast. But they did, so awesome, that was a great personal touch.
+Dan The Maker Man Thanks!!
Ready player one is an awesome book! I read it a few months back. Great build Bob!
you could say he's Bob the builder✋
Timo Soeterboek You could say that ;)
I liked that book too, and the technology is easily within reach.
+garrett gaddy Totally agree man. Just a few more years away.
Wow. I like it! The orange trim really pops!
+Awesome Wood Things Thanks! I love the way the colors work on this thing!
man, that's old-world craftsmanship! I salute you!
This is, buy far, the nicest cabinet I have seen. It,s not only cool and functional, but it's not just a big waste of space, I can actually contain stuff. Congrats man, great build.
Thanks!
that is looking INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! cant wait to see it finished
Love this, I had an classic cocktail table style Galaga arcade cabinet that was stolen many years ago during a move. I miss that game.
+John Harris Oh man, that's a shame! I may build a cocktail table at some point if I can find someone willing to commission it. I don't have room for it, but I'd love to make one :)
this is the coolest hand built arcade cabinet I have EVER SEEN. Thanks for the upload.
So nice to see it coming together.
The hidden drawers are brilliant!
This is the most amazing arcade cabinet that I have ever seen.
The Orange T-Molding could not be more perfect. You cut all the vinyl corners great. You must be a pro at wallpaper. All of the tricks and the cuts that you made, are basically why people pay someone else to hang their wallpaper.
I can't say enough, I am inspired. I want to make something just so I can use that T-molding stuff. Thanks for Sharing!
Excellent work Bob, great idea with the graphics. I like the family portrait idea.
RPO is a great book! The cabinet looks awesome too :).
Man i can watch this over and over, its soo goood ..
Yes ! I love Friday when it starts Thursday. Still at work, will watch on the train back.
Keep on trucking !
Awesome work Bob. The graphic idea with the family is brilliant!
+Kevin Colburn Thanks Kevin! The kids LOVE seeing their characters!
Dude! This is unreal! I'm blown away! So rad!
Awesome arcade game and cabinet.
this is quality worksmanship mate. I wish I had the talents, my cab would be as quality as the front end hehehe
Ready Player One was SOOO good. I loved reading it. Also you're arcade is so freaking BA. Thanks for sharin'!
Been hoping to see something happen with the arcade for a long time now and these videos have been COMPLETELY worth the wait. The cabinet looks amazing - awesome work and thanks for the great breakdown, as always.
Thanks Eric! I have to say, I'm extremely happy with how it came out.
The family of super heroes is so dope. This is amazing Bob. Dream come true for any kid, even big kids;)
+Trustin Timber Thanks Trustin! The kids (myself included) love showing off their character when people come over to visit!
Love the graphics Bob! Also like how you did the storage drawers behind the side panel. Looking forward to the next steps.
+Steve Carmichael Thanks Steve!
Cutting the t-molding groove after the fact looked messy. Those graphics look amazing, your buddy did an amazing job.
+Michael Gomez Yeah, no matter when you do it, it's messy just because of the router. He really did! I couldn't be happier with the artwork!
Looks awesome. You done an excellent job Bob.
+David Bishop Thank you!!
it's so fascinating to watch people build stuff. i wish i had talents like you
+Haikal Husaini You can! Just start small and make something that you need!
Love the graphics and superhero concept. Looks great!
Such a great project. I used this video to build my own arcade machine. It turned out perfect. It was so fun to build. I wish I had more room, I’d build more (racing and light gun). Thanks for posting this!
I loved that book, I am going to build an arcade cabinet this summer but I will use an old TV and maybe coin slots for more retro style. Good job, greetings from Germany
WoW Bob looks great!!! That BenchMat looks almost as good as the arcade!!!
Love it!
I wish I had all the tools, space and skill to do that :D
Well done Bob. This is by far the best thing I've seen you make to date. Really good job Bob!
+Andy Lawson Thanks Andy!!
Probably the most impressive project you have done. The graphics are awesome. Keep up the good work!
+Kirill Vishnevsky Thank you!!
Dude, you are a DIY legend. Mad props on this build
Super cool. Love the hidden storage and the graphics and marquee are awesome!
+Brian Schroeder Thanks Brian! I'm SO happy with the artwork (which I had no part in creating, btw)
+I Like To Make Stuff even the idea is great. The whole family as super heroes! I'd have to make a huge cabinet because I have even more kids than you!
Bob, you're a genius. your videos amaze me every single time
Excellent work Bob!!! I need that cabinet in my life!!! patiently waiting for Part 3... 😎
A whole new level of woodworking. Great job!
Holy crap! So good! Love the storage and great job on lining up the vinyl, it looks like it could be maddening!
+Brian Munroe Thanks! I was actually pretty worried about that turning out well, but it ended up not being as difficult as I expected. I just circled it 100 times measuring the overlap and adjusting position.
The arcade came out amazing Bob! Congrats...
I like the idea of turning the cabinet into a storage cabinet as well.
Holy crap that is sick can't wait to see it finished.
+GIL JIMENEZ thanks!
Bob, the art is very sweet indeed, bravo !
Keep on trucking ! (from France)
Love the final graphic Bob! Solid vinyl install skills too. One tool I find invaluable in my tool kit is a small utility knife, with the long, snap-off blades. They're light and easy to manipulate, but you can get extra length if you need it. My favourite brand is Richard, but I think they're Canadian and even tricky to find up here. Lots of companies make variations though. Looking forward to the Finale!
I thought after the first video that this was going to be kinda cool... then I see all the custom graphics and personalized stuff going into this, and now this thing is an heirloom!
+Joshua Dirkson I hope so!
Nice one Bob, really awesome project, glad to see you get it done.
Man... I really wish I would have seen this a few years back when I was building retro photobooths! Nicely Done!
This arcade cabinet is turning out amazing. I mean I knew it would but wow!!!!! I can't wait to see the next video. Keep up the awesome work.
+My Next Project Thank you!!
About 20 years ago I sold DIY kits for Dirt-Bikes - was a great time...
You should sell this as DIY kits as well!
Amazing Stuff - but not all of us can afford the special machines to cut all the parts
Keep rockin' and cheers from germany
Great work. The graphics look amazing. I am never going to make something like this myself but it's a great series and very interesting and informative.
AWESOME!! I'm really enjoying this build!
What's up Bob I just finished reading that book was a great book couldn't put it down that cabinet is awesome great work and keep it coming thank you for such great work
incredible build and very nice artwork
Such an awesome project! Loving' it!
Incredible build. Superior maker craftsmanship. Very informative thank you.
Love the attention to detail, bravo!
I can't get over how clever this guy is. mind=blown
Wow awesome job! The graphics look great!
For future reference Bob, when you order your graphics ask for vinyl with "air egress", this is commonly available now days... it has channels in the adhesive like a waffle or honeycomb pattern allowing the air to escape as you apply... no wet application necessary and no bubbles!
That is a ton of storage, Bob. Looking forward to part 3!
I am never, ever going to make something like this - but I thought it was great!
Great build there Bob, looking pretty awesome!
+Sam Wallace Thanks Sam!
excellent job! looks amazing. Interesting work with the vinil and polycarbonates! perfect result and awesome graphics!
I've been eyeballing the Ultimarc web page ever since you showed us the PiCade, hoping one day I can make my own cabinet some day. Maybe this summer.
5 years late but damn, this is incredible!
There were some good cabinet builds out there, but I think this build really adds a lot of details that were missing and it looks great too.
You killed it man good stuff..
+DIY Creators - Build Something Thank you!!
it looks awesome so far
Wow, great looking cabinet! Ready Player One is an excellent book.
Great work! Nice colours.
Great looking build, I am looking forward to the final video.
Look'n good Bob! Can't wait for the next video! Those graphics look amazing!
It’s great, it looks cool, look at my vertical arcade machine, the egg-shaped appearance, and the auto-rotating screen is also super cool
If you put vinyl on corners and irregular surfaces you can apply a bit of heat on it, carefully from a distance right before you stick it (maybe you could even use a hairdryer) and the vinyl gets more stretchable for a while. Not all vinyls react the same to it, though. If you apply too much it gets deformed, but the right amount can help with bubbles.
Bob, this thing is unreal. I'm super jealous. Like you, I have a list a decade long, but this was just added to about year 3. lol! Keep it up, can't wait for part three!
well done and well captured! love to get ideas from the net for building my own arcade,
Best arcade cabinet I have ever seen. I am really jealous about it :)
I love the fact that you rolled in the structure on a skate board when you went to paint it
Best dolly I own!
Awesome build and RP1 is a great book!
Awesome work Bob, really turned out great!
congratulations yes beautiful arcade
Looking great. This is some serious inspiration to get busy on my own project.
Nice, but I wouldn't go with vinyl.
Vinyl is nice because you can get it printed, but it *always* eventually peels and cracks. Actual arcade cabinets were painted.
Also, a few notes about construction:
The marque is never glued, as they can (and often are) broken by players, they also serve as a quick way to access the light that is mounted just behind them.
The back of the cab is your access point to the workings, the flat part of the back (usually held in by a single screw) is a single piece of wood.
The joysticks are latch mounted on a piece that is hinged and has a metal lip on the front (where players often stick their quarters or tokens) so the sticks pull down after being unlocked by latches from the inside. This hinged mount serves two purposes:
1. to allow easy access to the sticks so that they can be serviced.
2. to hold the glass in, that fits over the screen, resting between the marque, the cab, and the sticks.
This is how cabs have been designed for decades. Many years ago, I worked at an arcade, and serviced these machines.
That cabinet is dope af!
What a delight to see, so well done!
Those graphics look soooo Cool!! Amazing job Bob!!
Bob, that thing is amazing! Nice work!
Excellent job so far! I cannot wait until the third installment!
+Adam Duggan Thanks Adam!
I dont own any of tgese tools and machinery aa am a student, but still it gives me immense joy to watch your videos and creativity.. Giod work man.. Really awesome.. Would love to watch a pc desk in future from your channel. The ultimate pc table aling with space for consoles n etc
That's looking awesome bob. Well worth the wait
+Randall Natomagan Thanks!!