It's not a moral gray area to install ROM's. The people who made, marketed, printed, and distributed the inital game would make no money if you bought a brand new copy (if that was even possible) today. The legal issue is the rights holder not getting to make money off the free distribution of unlicensed ROM's and thats a debate to have, but morally there is no issue with keeping games alive and playble.
I think the same but if we talk about newer games piracy is obviously bad, the problem is that im 15 we don't have that much money and for me fortunatly fully legal. I know its bad but I want to play modern games and I don't have money ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@user-ck1re2js8o yep, it gets really nuanced once you are willing to admit that a LOT of piracy would not have resulted in a sale otherwise, and ALSO that piracy does *create* sales through word of mouth advertising.
The ROM owners don't allow you to buy these games anymore. They basically throw them away and force you to buy the newest hardware and associated games. They could all release their own retro game console but they wont and make it multi platform compatible.
There's an extension board that redirects the side IO to the back. It would make your build wider but it still looks nice and console sized. I think there's even support for an sata or m.2 drive.
As a x-carve owner of 4 years, you have picked it up well, although your clamps are back to front. You will find the little steps fit perfectly with the little steps on the risers, but hey, if it works. You say things as it is and are so honest which is why I watch and trust you. I hope sponsors get involved because I would trust what you say. Love the content too.
Thanks man that's a good tip about the clamps haha. I always thought those little steps provided some additional grip on the edge, but I see what you mean. I was actually thinking I need to get some quick release t-track style clamps to speed up future carves. And thank your your kind words too, I like having sponsors like SkillShare on these videos because it allows me to talk completely openly about all of the products I use in the videos.
I think if I end up doing a follow up to this, I will likely move away from the RaspberryPi. As powerful as it is, it's still limited by the fact that its a low cost device. There's a pretty hard ceiling on the amount of output you can get out of a RaspberryPi. It would likely be a windows based PC or at least an X86 PC.
@@ZacBuilds main thing holding back the pi as an emulator is its gpu, whilst pi 4 is much more powerful than pi 3 the gpu is v similar - mostly cpu upgrade
@@ZacBuilds If you do move from the Raspberry Pi, the size is going to go up a lot as the smallest microATX board is substantually larger, this will also mean a much larger power supply and cooling. The cost is also going to go up by 10x or more vs. the current project. These are all things I would make very clear in your video.
Unfortunetly, the config and setup of the Raspberry Pi would be an entire video by itself and to be honest, I feel that was not the scope of the video. Also, no offense @Zac Builds, but there are dozens of videos already out there that would probably provide a better walkthrough of RetroPi. I would just search UA-cam for "RetroPi setup and config" if you want a detailed setup video.
Incredible. Never seen woodworking AND videogame and/or computer stuff together and certainly not at such a high level. Usually I'm watching guitar stuff for one and videogame stuff for the other.
@@ZacBuilds add rectangular wooden power and reset buttons with some thin LED lit epoxy resin surrounds , laser engrave "power" and "reset" into them next time another cool idea would be to recreate the retroflag nes pi 4 case with NES cart SSD case in wood use walnut for the NES bottom half, oak for the top half and cherry for the bits of black around the NES controller ports
One note re: drilling through PCB holes, While there may not be visible traces I believe the Pi4 has a 6-layer PCB, so there could be traces near the hole that you can't see. I'm don't know enough about how this might hurt something, but NZXT had a huge recall of one of their cases due to a fire hazard having to do with roughed-up holes in a layered PCB, and a screw touching multiple layers, causing a short and a fire.
For those who have realized how hard raspberry pi’s are to find right now, keep in mind you can use mini pc’s like old decommissioned Intel NUC’s which work great for retro gaming with software called Batocera. Great channel BTW! I subbed immediately!
@@MrIkit2000 honestly, just about anything except the first model (DCCP847DYE) because of its low performance (it can barely manage N64). I don't generally recommend 10th gen models because of its price to performance, but I think if you can get one for a good price they would work well in this application.
Zac, I liked your woodworking vids before for the education behind them...now that you've tapped into my inner gamer, I love them a whole lot more lol my little brother collects retro game consoles, so you literally just gave me the perfect bday gift for him! Please keep making and doing what you're doing :D
I dig the DIY case for the Pi. I just have an Argon One case with an M.2 boot drive for my Pi 4 running Batocera. Retro pi is also solid. But it was already assembled, and sleek with active cooling and an extra board that moved the power, audio, and hdmi to the back by the rest of the I/O and turned the hdmi to full size.
Great video. Though I must confess, I lol'd when you said "put a little bit of thermal paste" and proceeded to dollop it on lol. That looked like enough for a massive desktop CPU.
Thanks, unfortunately I kind of had to do that, especially on ram chip. These cheap raspberry pi coolers don't make great contact with the cpu and the bases were not machined at all, so I went overboard to ensure good contact between them. You might notice I used a lot but basically none squeezed out haba
"Any of you guys had a Sega Dreamcast?" Are you kidding me man? Was my FAVORITE. So ahead of it's time and debatably the best graphics of it's generation. Sure other systems may have beaten it with sheer polygon count, but a Dreamcast game was as recognizable from it's screenshots as a N64 game was. Everything was super clean, and crisp and sharp, even on old CRT screens. In fact, it was the complete opposite of the N64 lol.
Dude you just won me over as a subscriber. I used to work using CNC technology for an RV Company, and I'm impressed to see someone combine it with building a PC. It's something I never thought of so I really feel like this is a completely original channel already.
Some people might yell at me but when I strip really thin wires like that I use a lighter and burn the plastic coating off them, it's really easy and effective.
Honestly, if you want something that can run up to PS2 you either get a miniPC or an industrial mini kit (ASRock has a few interesting ones) and run Batocera, RecalBox, RetroPi or some similar OS or get an X Box Series S and install Retroarch. Probably the most budget friendly options and carving a wood case or shell for those would be quite cool too.
I think a mini pc (in the most literal sense) would be the best because of the support for old school controllers and the power you could put in plus it can be upgraded
Thanks Nick! And ya the Pis are seriously impressive pieces of hardware that I didn't really appreciate until I started working on this project. I didn't really "get" them until I started digging into a bit and seeing all the projects that people had created with them. It's a seriously impressive community.
Randomly stumbled upon this channel. And I liked and subbed long before the video ended. Great work, editing and content. Looking forward to seeing both old and new content.
Love the content! This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I’m really impressed tbh. I’m teasing but when I just listen to you talk I feel like I’m listening to Doug DeMuro’s techy brother 😂
Thanks Edward! I definitely thought about doing that, my only corner is floor space. I'd love to build a MAME cabinet, but I'm not sure I'd want to keep it haha.
This video has been in my "watch later" list for quite a while. I only now get to watch it. I've been planning on building something similar and your video gave me some good ideas on what to look for regarding design and hardware. Well done, Zac.
I've been trying to figure out a "gaming on the go" type setup for years. I think this is a fantastic retro setup. I'm highly looking forward to you making the next with more up to date consoles. Kudos
You are correct, as a PCB designer with nearly 10 years of work experience, I can attest that mounting holes have a lot of clearance. Having said that a better method is to insert a pin in the hole and use a hammer to mark the wood with it, remove the pcb and then drill out holes
Your channel just keeps getting better! Tech stuff combined with woodworking is just the best!!! Maybe custom keyboard stuff next? ;) (I warn you it's a rabbit hole)
You should make MK.2 for your consol. First of all - Really educational And second of all - I'm from 90s, so I really love the multi retro console build. Hope to see a new design and upgrade.
That a great job you did there! It looks really nice! And makes me wish I had the wood working skills to do that to my Pi. I would love to see a part 2 of this video were you upgrade the build! If I may add you also should consider adding some mesh for the grills to control some dust from entering the case. Though keep in mind the this mesh will at some point get a build-up over time so it should be removable. Oh, and one more thing, I am sure the magnets are strong enough to hold the case closed, but you should add some registers keys to help it from sliding off. Please keep up the great work! And the videos coming! I enjoy watching them! Love ya Zac, see you in the next one! 😁
Thanks James! I've got a similar setup to what you describing on my desk PC and to be honest, I think it's more trouble than its worth. The mesh just ends up getting clogged and really restricts airflow, so you have to clean it very frequently if you want to maintain maximum performance. With something like this that's only going to be run for a few hours here and there in relatively dust free enviroment I'm not overly worried about it. I can just blast it out with compressed every couple of years and I think that should keep it running smoothly. Good call on the registers though, I'll definitely keep that in mind for the next video. Cheers man.
Very true with the dust and mesh, but I look it as my PS4 and Xbox One, though I use them quite often. The need regular cleaning, but my Gaming PC needs the same cleaning from time to time, yet the mesh is really the only thing I have to clean. The inside does get blasted with air but not to much dust gets in. Love ya Zac, can’t wait for more videos!
I've ALWAYS wanted to make a mini "media center" pc for my theater room. You should build an affordable mini-itx pc. You could also use it as a plex server ! Would love to see what you come up with for components in the current chip shortage world. Would also love to see what you do for a case!!
"Hopefully it can run PS2, Wii" Both of those are pretty heafy emulation systems. Even if you keep the same base software (retroarch on Linux) you'll need something a little bit beefer for a CPU to do it. If size is a concern I would recommend taking a semi-modern Android Phone might be a way to go with some... heavy modifications. or going to something like a X86 architecture ala RockPi 4 might get you to where you want (if just BARELY for PS2 emulation) Or if you don't mind going heavier in terms of footprint there are ways to build your own computer case and thus with a small ATX board and thus a HTPC Build could do some real magic with Kodi and RetroArch behind it. Effectively it can end up being your location (with a good wifi card or Ethernet at the setup) be a great place to stream from Netflix, Amazon, etc. etc. etc. in addition to your home library of files (ala Plex or other free alternatives; using the Raspberry Pi here as a simple server with a big Disk holding your digital media) Might also be worth your time to consider talking to Level1Tech's Wendel and considering checking out his various tutorials around some of these subjects or LinusTechTips's Anthony - both are very good to Collab with on the more technical answers and questions if you don't want to wholly putz around. :P
Definitely make something that at least goes up to ps2. 360 might be pie in the sky for now, but I would absolutely make one of these. I have the same dilemma with owning 10 consoles and a mountain of old games. This is a very elegant answer to that issue Edit: spelling
Honestly speaking, the extension at the back is cool, although it does look a bit out of place but it looks good none the less and you can use it for further extension as well.
This video inspired me to look into making my own retro gaming build similar to this. If you do a second, I'd personally love to see a section that goes more in depth on setting up RetroPie and the software end of things. Regardless, great video man 🔥🔥
You should definitely try your hand at making a Wii portable. The Wii’s motherboard can be trimmed down considerably and because it’s official hardware it emulates all of those games you want to play on yours and more from it’s era. I think it’s definitely the sequel that would be fun to make.
Nice project, really enjoyed your video. A small tip that I use for really small wires that you need to strip, if all you have is a razor knife or box cutter blade...Lay the wire on a hard surface (preferrably one that you don't mind scratching, just in case lol) then put light force of the blade down on the wire and just roll the wire forward. After a little practice, you will get the feel for how much pressure to put on the knife, and it peels off the sheathing quite nicely. Anyway, thanks again for the nice vid, and I'm looking forward to part 2!
My hacked Sony PSP Go can run most of these emulators and all the older 70's consoles not mentioned in the video, not to mention PS1 and PSP games, with built in screen, speakers and controller to boot. I can even connect it to a TV and use a wireless PS3 controller. My wife and three kids all have PSPs with DOOM loaded on it. Wireless death-matches are awesome. If you want a retro machine I highly recommend the PSP.
Instead of sanding it down with so many passes, resaw it on the band saw. Toss it through the drum sander after to face it nicely. You've got great ideas and cool projects. I see a lot of things you're doing the hard way, tools you're using that aren't the right tool for the job, and some tools that are being used incorrectly. I'm subbing because I think it'll be fun to watch you improve and adapt, and I don't think it'll take you long to do it. Every project is practice for the next one. Thank you for sharing your content, I've really enjoyed it.
There are thin ribbon adapters you can get to run the hdmi port nicely to sit next to the rest of your I/O. Similarly, you can get them for microSD slots too.
As a person who has owned/played on most consoles since the Atari 2600, there are a lot of fond memories of retro gaming....that are best left as memories. I've played the older generations's titles in modern times. They're nearly unplayable, now. Then again, most modern titles are boring, too. Probably just because I am over gaming. Over a dozen consoles, hundreds, if not thousands of titles...just done with it all. Last systems I got was a PS4 and a Switch. Only wanted a single Switch game (Zelda, of course.), And have only bought one, or two dozen games for the PS4. No desire to get a PS5, or Xbox One, at all.
Wow that case looks awesome for sure! Been working with pi’s for retro for awhile but never really found a wooden case that looked that cool 😎 would definitely be interested in seeing your sequel for what you come up with next 🤓👍
Also to clamp the smaller pieces together, just put a scrap piece of 2x4 or wider on top, and another underneath, and then clamp your smaller square pieces in between like a sandwich, the clamps won't slip off. That or even a piece of wood on top, and clamp it to the table with some clamps
This kind of stuff is really cool! I recently got a bunch of retro games working on my Steam Deck, even up to the GameCube. It was way easier to set up than on a Pi. Of course the Pi is much more cost effective if you're just looking to emulate retro consoles.
What a UA-cam channel 🤜🏼🤛🏼❤️ Stumbled across it by researching latest raspberry pi retro gaming setups and love how you having everything matching in your home to suit your personality , it’s so clean and well kept, well done on all your videos now I have new content to watch and even better it’s very interesting and unboring 💚🤍🧡
I'm a game collector, but I also love emulation, especially if I want to keep my more rare stuff in good condition. So yes, I have a bunch of consoles in my living room, but I still use my Pi 4 which I put inside a stealth One Piece omnibus volume. I cut a hole out of it and put the Pi in there.
If I'm going to make one of my Raspberry PIs into a dedicated retro console I will definitely use an external SSD or get an M.2 shield for it. It should make the PI more responsive and handle the random read/write better.
A tip for strip very thin wires: you can use a solder, just touch the wire extremity with its hot tip; the insulator should detach from the conductor and become easily removable
This is where 3d printing would have shined to make multiple tests til you got it exactly the way you wanted before carving out of the precious wood lol but love the end result! Keep at it 👍🏻😁
I would truly enjoy having one of these, I used to own all these systems and nearly every game for them before my house burned down and now that I'm on a disability income I will never be able to afford buying them back
Also for a controller I would recommend the moga xp5-x because it has additional buttons including to programmable buttons like the z trigger on the 64
I'll be honest, I'm absolutely loving the tech and woodworking mesh this channel is becoming because they're some of my favorite content to watch.
Thanks Andre! Its definitely where I tend to gravitate towards on my own, so I think there will be a lot more tech infused videos in the future :)
@@ZacBuilds Super excited to see!
Agreed, It is the content I would be producing if I were a creator.
Thank you being so honest
You should watch DIY Perks if you're interested in that sort of thing
It's not a moral gray area to install ROM's. The people who made, marketed, printed, and distributed the inital game would make no money if you bought a brand new copy (if that was even possible) today. The legal issue is the rights holder not getting to make money off the free distribution of unlicensed ROM's and thats a debate to have, but morally there is no issue with keeping games alive and playble.
I think the same but if we talk about newer games piracy is obviously bad, the problem is that im 15 we don't have that much money and for me fortunatly fully legal. I know its bad but I want to play modern games and I don't have money ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@user-ck1re2js8o yep, it gets really nuanced once you are willing to admit that a LOT of piracy would not have resulted in a sale otherwise, and ALSO that piracy does *create* sales through word of mouth advertising.
What if you own the gane....
@@Venom-uv5fwyou are immoral for owning the game you monster
The ROM owners don't allow you to buy these games anymore. They basically throw them away and force you to buy the newest hardware and associated games. They could all release their own retro game console but they wont and make it multi platform compatible.
There's an extension board that redirects the side IO to the back. It would make your build wider but it still looks nice and console sized. I think there's even support for an sata or m.2 drive.
Nice! I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the tip!
interesting do you have a link?
There isn’t a direct m.2 port on the pi but you can buy extensions to get one
The rpi4 also supports PoE
As a x-carve owner of 4 years, you have picked it up well, although your clamps are back to front. You will find the little steps fit perfectly with the little steps on the risers, but hey, if it works.
You say things as it is and are so honest which is why I watch and trust you. I hope sponsors get involved because I would trust what you say. Love the content too.
Thanks man that's a good tip about the clamps haha. I always thought those little steps provided some additional grip on the edge, but I see what you mean. I was actually thinking I need to get some quick release t-track style clamps to speed up future carves. And thank your your kind words too, I like having sponsors like SkillShare on these videos because it allows me to talk completely openly about all of the products I use in the videos.
It's great to see others using Raspberry Pi units. What an awesome DIY console! Dude, you really should do a pt. 2.
Thanks! Will do!
@@ZacBuilds JESUS LOVES YOU SO MUCH❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
From one retro gamer to another i have to say... you earned my subscription!
I would like to see a follow-up especially one that included more info on how to set up the raspberry pie.
I think if I end up doing a follow up to this, I will likely move away from the RaspberryPi. As powerful as it is, it's still limited by the fact that its a low cost device. There's a pretty hard ceiling on the amount of output you can get out of a RaspberryPi. It would likely be a windows based PC or at least an X86 PC.
@@ZacBuilds main thing holding back the pi as an emulator is its gpu, whilst pi 4 is much more powerful than pi 3 the gpu is v similar - mostly cpu upgrade
@@ZacBuilds If you do move from the Raspberry Pi, the size is going to go up a lot as the smallest microATX board is substantually larger, this will also mean a much larger power supply and cooling. The cost is also going to go up by 10x or more vs. the current project. These are all things I would make very clear in your video.
Unfortunetly, the config and setup of the Raspberry Pi would be an entire video by itself and to be honest, I feel that was not the scope of the video. Also, no offense @Zac Builds, but there are dozens of videos already out there that would probably provide a better walkthrough of RetroPi. I would just search UA-cam for "RetroPi setup and config" if you want a detailed setup video.
@@ZacBuilds I recommend using Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 for the next one.
Incredible. Never seen woodworking AND videogame and/or computer stuff together and certainly not at such a high level. Usually I'm watching guitar stuff for one and videogame stuff for the other.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would love to see round 2 attempt on this project! Great work as always
Alright, I'm adding it to the production list!
@@ZacBuilds add rectangular wooden power and reset buttons with
some thin LED lit epoxy resin surrounds ,
laser engrave "power" and "reset" into them next time
another cool idea would be to recreate the retroflag nes pi 4 case with NES cart SSD case in wood
use walnut for the NES bottom half, oak for the top half and cherry for the bits of black around the NES controller ports
One note re: drilling through PCB holes, While there may not be visible traces I believe the Pi4 has a 6-layer PCB, so there could be traces near the hole that you can't see. I'm don't know enough about how this might hurt something, but NZXT had a huge recall of one of their cases due to a fire hazard having to do with roughed-up holes in a layered PCB, and a screw touching multiple layers, causing a short and a fire.
For those who have realized how hard raspberry pi’s are to find right now, keep in mind you can use mini pc’s like old decommissioned Intel NUC’s which work great for retro gaming with software called Batocera.
Great channel BTW! I subbed immediately!
What's the best used NUC?
@@MrIkit2000 honestly, just about anything except the first model (DCCP847DYE) because of its low performance (it can barely manage N64). I don't generally recommend 10th gen models because of its price to performance, but I think if you can get one for a good price they would work well in this application.
Zac, I liked your woodworking vids before for the education behind them...now that you've tapped into my inner gamer, I love them a whole lot more lol my little brother collects retro game consoles, so you literally just gave me the perfect bday gift for him! Please keep making and doing what you're doing :D
Thanks Donaciano! I really appreciate it man and I'm very happy that I could give you a little gift inspiration. Cheers dude!
I dig the DIY case for the Pi. I just have an Argon One case with an M.2 boot drive for my Pi 4 running Batocera. Retro pi is also solid. But it was already assembled, and sleek with active cooling and an extra board that moved the power, audio, and hdmi to the back by the rest of the I/O and turned the hdmi to full size.
Great video. Though I must confess, I lol'd when you said "put a little bit of thermal paste" and proceeded to dollop it on lol. That looked like enough for a massive desktop CPU.
Thanks, unfortunately I kind of had to do that, especially on ram chip. These cheap raspberry pi coolers don't make great contact with the cpu and the bases were not machined at all, so I went overboard to ensure good contact between them. You might notice I used a lot but basically none squeezed out haba
"some" thermal paste, oh dear god lol
amazing build man
Finally, a usage case where the Noctua colours blend in..
Haha so true, I didnt even really notice that when I was working on this video haha
"Any of you guys had a Sega Dreamcast?"
Are you kidding me man? Was my FAVORITE. So ahead of it's time and debatably the best graphics of it's generation. Sure other systems may have beaten it with sheer polygon count, but a Dreamcast game was as recognizable from it's screenshots as a N64 game was. Everything was super clean, and crisp and sharp, even on old CRT screens. In fact, it was the complete opposite of the N64 lol.
Man, that first time I booted up Sonic Adventure I would've almost sworn I was playing a live action video. Crazy how big of a leap it was!
@@ZacBuilds First time my old calloused heart ever went pitterpatter for a game system lol.
Pi4 dosnt play Dreamcast well though...
Yeeeeah now we just need part 2 of this, thanks.
I already did part 2!
Dude you just won me over as a subscriber. I used to work using CNC technology for an RV Company, and I'm impressed to see someone combine it with building a PC. It's something I never thought of so I really feel like this is a completely original channel already.
Superb ad plug. It’s why I immediately hit the like button. I sat through the whole ad, writing this, so you get the full credit. Good work!
Thanks man! Ads help me keep this ship afloat so I try to at least make them interesting for the audience!
Some people might yell at me but when I strip really thin wires like that I use a lighter and burn the plastic coating off them, it's really easy and effective.
Def want to see v 2.0. Always curious about raspberry pi and my family would LOVE this. I love the Mashup combo
Dually noted Chirs, I'll start working on the 2.0 version soon!
Honestly, if you want something that can run up to PS2 you either get a miniPC or an industrial mini kit (ASRock has a few interesting ones) and run Batocera, RecalBox, RetroPi or some similar OS or get an X Box Series S and install Retroarch. Probably the most budget friendly options and carving a wood case or shell for those would be quite cool too.
I think a mini pc (in the most literal sense) would be the best because of the support for old school controllers and the power you could put in plus it can be upgraded
Frickin' awesome way to get the nostalgia fix, love it! And love how many uses Raspberry Pi has
Thanks Nick! And ya the Pis are seriously impressive pieces of hardware that I didn't really appreciate until I started working on this project. I didn't really "get" them until I started digging into a bit and seeing all the projects that people had created with them. It's a seriously impressive community.
Dream cast was to ahead of its time the attachments for the controller alone was revolutionary
oh man, i love it. i want it. legal grey area, be damned. the walnut was a VERY nice touch!
Home improvement and a video at the same time. Wild
Never been good at this time of craft but grew up playing these consoles. I would be honored to buy one off of you sir
Love the mix between tech and woodworking. Subscribed!
I need a sequel! This was fantastic!
Seems like thats the consensus, guess I'm making 2.0 haha
Randomly stumbled upon this channel. And I liked and subbed long before the video ended. Great work, editing and content. Looking forward to seeing both old and new content.
Love the content! This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I’m really impressed tbh.
I’m teasing but when I just listen to you talk I feel like I’m listening to Doug DeMuro’s techy brother 😂
For the crimping on the small wires at 14:03, you could use a finger nail clipper and it could make it much easier and less scary
Finger nail clippers work good for small wires, still have to be careful but do work good
i have never seen a CNC machine gor wood! i like it a lot!
It's unlocked a lot of new possibilities for me, I absolutely love it.
I love retropi projects. I'm sure you could do an amazing job on an arcade style controller for MAME games.
Thanks Edward! I definitely thought about doing that, my only corner is floor space. I'd love to build a MAME cabinet, but I'm not sure I'd want to keep it haha.
@@ZacBuilds not a full cabinet, just a standalone controller, joystick and buttons in a nice box.
I love playing my n64, ps2, xbox 360 games. Looking forward for the next retro build.
After seeing you X box case I thought upgrading my Pi cases would be a cool idea, and you have already done it. Time to use my new 3018.
I don't really watch much DIY but I do like it. I even fixed an xbox one recently
Bro my attention span fried rn from short form content but this video had me engaged. Goated video man
This video has been in my "watch later" list for quite a while. I only now get to watch it. I've been planning on building something similar and your video gave me some good ideas on what to look for regarding design and hardware. Well done, Zac.
Dreamcast was my jam her every single game to boot man I wish I still had that
Every once in a while, I pick up a real Owen Wilson vibe from your voice.
I've been trying to figure out a "gaming on the go" type setup for years. I think this is a fantastic retro setup. I'm highly looking forward to you making the next with more up to date consoles. Kudos
5:33 this brought back terrible memories lol
I hear retro games= warm fuzzies 😊
You are correct, as a PCB designer with nearly 10 years of work experience, I can attest that mounting holes have a lot of clearance. Having said that a better method is to insert a pin in the hole and use a hammer to mark the wood with it, remove the pcb and then drill out holes
Your channel just keeps getting better! Tech stuff combined with woodworking is just the best!!! Maybe custom keyboard stuff next? ;) (I warn you it's a rabbit hole)
Haha, funny you should mention that, because thats definitely a bullet point on my list of "potential projects". Cheers man!
I am liking and subscribing just to see the sequel.
I love this I’m even starting to think about building my own
You should make MK.2 for your consol. First of all - Really educational
And second of all - I'm from 90s, so I really love the multi retro console build.
Hope to see a new design and upgrade.
Just got most of the parts I'm going to need the other day! Should be starting on 2.0 real soon!
I miss the old days of playing games
Zac: "I'm an 80s baby"
UA-cam CC: "I'm an ATV"
Zac: "some walnut here"
UA-cam: "some Walmart here"
Isn't technology amazing 😂😂
Using my Xbox Series X & S to emulate old school consoles. Games run super smooth in them.
Getting to the 100k Mark 🥳
That a great job you did there! It looks really nice! And makes me wish I had the wood working skills to do that to my Pi. I would love to see a part 2 of this video were you upgrade the build! If I may add you also should consider adding some mesh for the grills to control some dust from entering the case. Though keep in mind the this mesh will at some point get a build-up over time so it should be removable. Oh, and one more thing, I am sure the magnets are strong enough to hold the case closed, but you should add some registers keys to help it from sliding off. Please keep up the great work! And the videos coming! I enjoy watching them! Love ya Zac, see you in the next one! 😁
I like the idea of using registers. He used way too many magnets. Half those magnets and a few registration points is the way to go for v2.
Thanks James! I've got a similar setup to what you describing on my desk PC and to be honest, I think it's more trouble than its worth. The mesh just ends up getting clogged and really restricts airflow, so you have to clean it very frequently if you want to maintain maximum performance. With something like this that's only going to be run for a few hours here and there in relatively dust free enviroment I'm not overly worried about it. I can just blast it out with compressed every couple of years and I think that should keep it running smoothly. Good call on the registers though, I'll definitely keep that in mind for the next video. Cheers man.
Very true with the dust and mesh, but I look it as my PS4 and Xbox One, though I use them quite often. The need regular cleaning, but my Gaming PC needs the same cleaning from time to time, yet the mesh is really the only thing I have to clean. The inside does get blasted with air but not to much dust gets in. Love ya Zac, can’t wait for more videos!
This thing is super dope!
Thanks bro! Really happy with it so far :)
I've ALWAYS wanted to make a mini "media center" pc for my theater room. You should build an affordable mini-itx pc. You could also use it as a plex server ! Would love to see what you come up with for components in the current chip shortage world. Would also love to see what you do for a case!!
Good work bro. 👏
I'd LOVE to see a pt 2! awesome build. The case looks amazing
I love old and new game console
"Hopefully it can run PS2, Wii"
Both of those are pretty heafy emulation systems. Even if you keep the same base software (retroarch on Linux) you'll need something a little bit beefer for a CPU to do it. If size is a concern I would recommend taking a semi-modern Android Phone might be a way to go with some... heavy modifications. or going to something like a X86 architecture ala RockPi 4 might get you to where you want (if just BARELY for PS2 emulation)
Or if you don't mind going heavier in terms of footprint there are ways to build your own computer case and thus with a small ATX board and thus a HTPC Build could do some real magic with Kodi and RetroArch behind it. Effectively it can end up being your location (with a good wifi card or Ethernet at the setup) be a great place to stream from Netflix, Amazon, etc. etc. etc. in addition to your home library of files (ala Plex or other free alternatives; using the Raspberry Pi here as a simple server with a big Disk holding your digital media)
Might also be worth your time to consider talking to Level1Tech's Wendel and considering checking out his various tutorials around some of these subjects or LinusTechTips's Anthony - both are very good to Collab with on the more technical answers and questions if you don't want to wholly putz around. :P
i would honestly love to see a part 2
edit: just found part 2 maybe a pt 3?😂😂
Just finished filming pt 3. Hoping to get it all edited before the end of the year 🙏🏻
@@ZacBuilds I can’t wait
Definitely make something that at least goes up to ps2. 360 might be pie in the sky for now, but I would absolutely make one of these. I have the same dilemma with owning 10 consoles and a mountain of old games. This is a very elegant answer to that issue
Edit: spelling
Honestly speaking, the extension at the back is cool, although it does look a bit out of place but it looks good none the less and you can use it for further extension as well.
Ya it ended up working quite well, just doesnt look exactly how I would've wanted. But I'll try to come up with a better solution for versions 2.0
@@ZacBuilds would love if you used the same design but in a different way because this looks sick as well😅
This video inspired me to look into making my own retro gaming build similar to this. If you do a second, I'd personally love to see a section that goes more in depth on setting up RetroPie and the software end of things. Regardless, great video man 🔥🔥
You should definitely try your hand at making a Wii portable. The Wii’s motherboard can be trimmed down considerably and because it’s official hardware it emulates all of those games you want to play on yours and more from it’s era. I think it’s definitely the sequel that would be fun to make.
Nice project, really enjoyed your video. A small tip that I use for really small wires that you need to strip, if all you have is a razor knife or box cutter blade...Lay the wire on a hard surface (preferrably one that you don't mind scratching, just in case lol) then put light force of the blade down on the wire and just roll the wire forward. After a little practice, you will get the feel for how much pressure to put on the knife, and it peels off the sheathing quite nicely. Anyway, thanks again for the nice vid, and I'm looking forward to part 2!
Loving this project & look forward to V2.00.
Already hard at work on it!
Raspberry pi is amazing emulator! Eaven the cheapest zero is still preaty good at it.
My hacked Sony PSP Go can run most of these emulators and all the older 70's consoles not mentioned in the video, not to mention PS1 and PSP games, with built in screen, speakers and controller to boot. I can even connect it to a TV and use a wireless PS3 controller. My wife and three kids all have PSPs with DOOM loaded on it. Wireless death-matches are awesome. If you want a retro machine I highly recommend the PSP.
Instead of sanding it down with so many passes, resaw it on the band saw. Toss it through the drum sander after to face it nicely.
You've got great ideas and cool projects. I see a lot of things you're doing the hard way, tools you're using that aren't the right tool for the job, and some tools that are being used incorrectly. I'm subbing because I think it'll be fun to watch you improve and adapt, and I don't think it'll take you long to do it. Every project is practice for the next one. Thank you for sharing your content, I've really enjoyed it.
Come for the technology, stay for the hard work.
There are thin ribbon adapters you can get to run the hdmi port nicely to sit next to the rest of your I/O. Similarly, you can get them for microSD slots too.
This was super interesting.
As a person who has owned/played on most consoles since the Atari 2600, there are a lot of fond memories of retro gaming....that are best left as memories.
I've played the older generations's titles in modern times. They're nearly unplayable, now.
Then again, most modern titles are boring, too. Probably just because I am over gaming. Over a dozen consoles, hundreds, if not thousands of titles...just done with it all. Last systems I got was a PS4 and a Switch. Only wanted a single Switch game (Zelda, of course.), And have only bought one, or two dozen games for the PS4.
No desire to get a PS5, or Xbox One, at all.
Glad I found your channel! Sweet video man :)
yoooo this is so cool
i love this channel
and yes i will be interested to see a better version of this
Already working on it! Might take a while to get the parts I need tho. Thanks man!
@@ZacBuilds very kewl
Very nice job Zac. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Cheers Jared! Thanks for watching and the support. Hope you're well too my friend :)
@@ZacBuilds doing pretty good lately. Thanks so much.
Wow that case looks awesome for sure! Been working with pi’s for retro for awhile but never really found a wooden case that looked that cool 😎 would definitely be interested in seeing your sequel for what you come up with next 🤓👍
Zac: I'm an 80s baby.
Subtitles: I'm an ATV.
To be fair, I am also an ATV
When working with wood that small rubber bands or two larger squares of wood between the box and the clamps helps
Also to clamp the smaller pieces together, just put a scrap piece of 2x4 or wider on top, and another underneath, and then clamp your smaller square pieces in between like a sandwich, the clamps won't slip off.
That or even a piece of wood on top, and clamp it to the table with some clamps
This kind of stuff is really cool! I recently got a bunch of retro games working on my Steam Deck, even up to the GameCube. It was way easier to set up than on a Pi. Of course the Pi is much more cost effective if you're just looking to emulate retro consoles.
i would pay for a console like that... all those old games nes snes n64 i dont need ps2 and newer just those old ones i love it
I seriously wanna buy this.
Yes, you should definitely do a part 2 with an upgraded CPU and GPU!
What a UA-cam channel 🤜🏼🤛🏼❤️
Stumbled across it by researching latest raspberry pi retro gaming setups and love how you having everything matching in your home to suit your personality , it’s so clean and well kept, well done on all your videos now I have new content to watch and even better it’s very interesting and unboring 💚🤍🧡
Ahh yes as a fellow ATV myself, I too have spent my formative years playing Sega, Genesis, and S.A.
Tempest 2000 ran so bad on the jag I was so sad. It was one of the main reasons I put one together. All in all the kids use it so its great fun.
I'm a game collector, but I also love emulation, especially if I want to keep my more rare stuff in good condition. So yes, I have a bunch of consoles in my living room, but I still use my Pi 4 which I put inside a stealth One Piece omnibus volume. I cut a hole out of it and put the Pi in there.
Would love a sequel; Great work!
Already working on the sequel!
Can't wait for v2
Already working on it!
Cool video. I've found that using the CNC with a large diameter bit or a spoil board bit is a great way to plane smaller pieces.
If I'm going to make one of my Raspberry PIs into a dedicated retro console I will definitely use an external SSD or get an M.2 shield for it. It should make the PI more responsive and handle the random read/write better.
That awesome this was a awesome video
I want this now
A tip for strip very thin wires: you can use a solder, just touch the wire extremity with its hot tip; the insulator should detach from the conductor and become easily removable
This is where 3d printing would have shined to make multiple tests til you got it exactly the way you wanted before carving out of the precious wood lol but love the end result! Keep at it 👍🏻😁
I would truly enjoy having one of these, I used to own all these systems and nearly every game for them before my house burned down and now that I'm on a disability income I will never be able to afford buying them back
Also for a controller I would recommend the moga xp5-x because it has additional buttons including to programmable buttons like the z trigger on the 64