DIY Arcade Machine build log

[SlingShot]

That's a good idea, but let's be honest, it's not the same. LOL

My wife knows I'm an arcade junkie. The year we got married (9 years ago this past Feb 28th) we went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon. I found out they had the Pinball Hall of Fame a couple miles off of the Strip, so I asked her if I could have $10 in quarters to go there.

Hehe. Not really an arcade junkie anymore, but in downtown Las Vegas, at "The D" casino, had a great time spending quarters on the old Sigma Horseracing Game. Lots of laughs. 😎

 

[DamoRC]

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So cool!

 

[PsyBorg]

Used to have an icecream shop back home when the craze hit.

Donkey Kong was the first game in. I lived on that machine hehe. Then came defender and asteroids.

The owner felt bad I was spending my hard earned money on them so he gave me a key so I could set free credits when the shop was empty. Being the kid that kept his yard in perfect condition has its privleges hehe.

Wouldnt mind building one of these at some point. Todays online games are too annoying having to deal with everything being pvp where you either get farmed by P2W sissies or have to deal with foul mouthed 12 year olds constantly who cant play a game now without cheats or hax

 

[thenated0g]

Yeah i have picked up a couple arcade machines over the years, repaired them and sold for some cash. I really want a pinball machine but they are way too much time to build and a lot of money. In this build i have about 1 sheet of mdf, old tv i was going to not use anymore anyways, and about $100-$120 purchased parts (rasp pi 3, arcade controls, power strip, powered usb hub.

I still need to put a front on the bottom of the arcade and dress it up with some more decals i cut on my cricut, but its basically done. I will do a longer video after this weekend. got a lan party going right now

 

[rockyboy]

Great project! Very nicely done

 

[thenated0g]

 

[Grenadapult]

First of all, WELL DONE!!! I have a controller set, but never built mine.

More importantly, do you know of ANY RC airplane simulators that can run on ANY version of a Pi? I want to connect a Pi to a mini projector, and run an RC sim for novices.

 

[thenated0g]

Highly unlikely, the pi struggles even with some n64 games. Maybe a dos or win95 flight sim lol

 

[thenated0g]

i have a plan to make a big virtual pinball machine in the future using pinball fx3 cabinet mode.

 

[thenated0g]

Just finished up a Information kiosk to retropie conversion. Raspberry pi 2, 4 way joystick and 2 buttons for retro games only.

 

[Robert312]

This task has been in a lower priority status for two or three months now, since the time I ran over the Picade pack in the store, and when somebody at my work demonstrated me their arcade comfort. In spite of the fact that it wasn't until another partner at work had a bicycle conveyed to the workplace, when the thought solidified in my brain to make a bar top arcade machine out of the left over cardboard box. You may learn more by visiting my page: https://creative-arcades.com/collections/cabinet-arcades

 

[thenated0g]

 

[Namactual]

I mess with retropie as well. Mine is just in a little Sega Mega Drive case though. The arcade box is cool on an entire differnet level, but I would not have the space for it.

Yet anyway.

 

[thenated0g]

Yeah when i first stated i made full size and ever since than they always get smaller and lighter. There are some really nice small 2 player setups online that just sit on top of a desk or hang on a wall.

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1/4 inch ply is really light and works well for that size.

 

[Namactual]

I thought about the half cabinet, but with an arcade box I would want to go big or go home.

Some day. This would be a good project once I finish my garage.

 

[Balu]

I have looked into building a barcade version, but always struggle with deciding on the button layout. So I move on and tinker with something else.

 

[Bo123]

hello old topic , i want to say that nowadays we no longer need bulky arcade boxes because most of the arcade platform games are already available on advanced devices like computers or smart phones , not only that but the games also have great mod versions, such as subway surfers apk descargar

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[Bruce_Rodrigues]

Hehe. Not really an arcade junkie anymore, but in downtown Las Vegas, at "The D" casino, had a great time spending quarters on the old Sigma Horseracing Game. Lots of laughs. 😎
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Oh, I totally get you! There's something nostalgic and fun about those classic arcade games. I had a blast at "The D" casino too, trying out the Sigma Horseracing Game. It's amazing how those old-school games still bring so much joy and laughter. Las Vegas has such a unique charm, and the arcade scene there is just fantastic. It's a great way to unwind and relive some good old memories. If you're ever back in the area, don't forget to check it out again!

 

[thenated0g]

Forgot about this thread. I recently picked up a arcade1up pacman i found on facebook marketplace for $60. Brand new too. Has a really nice all mdf enclosure, feels legit. They are very easy to modify as well with new larger screens, controls and you can add a raspberry pi or similar to get more games.

Here's a company that makes a lot of reasonably priced replacement parts like boards to get a usb/hdmi port out of the included monitors:

Arcade Parts Arcade1Up

Arcade Parts For Full Size 3/4 Size and all other machines. Multiboards Original game boards power supplies joysticks and buttons and any other part of a arcade machine. Your one stop shop for all your arcade needs

www.diyretroarcade.com

Im actually right in the middle of a virtual pinball machine build. This is pinball fx3 on a pc. This will be a small table top setup. But i designed a faux coindoor for when i do a full scale one. Files on thingiverse:

Pinball Arcade Faux Coin Door by Thenated0g

I was inspired to design this model after i made the coin door found here:https://www.printables.com/model/246127-fake-arcade-coin-door-laser-cutter-projectBut i wanted a Pinball specific (they are different) door for an upcoming Pinup Popper virtual pinball build. I have included a mix of files...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[skymaster]

will it run MAME32