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When you want to "make new holes" i use a "Holesaw" not that Pyramid Drills for the Acryllic It "takes a while" because you have to be cautious - but with a Holesaw you can make holes without cracking the Acryllic I modded a damaged MVSX for myself just a month ago and also modded a Arcade1UP for my friend 2 years ago where i had to drill new Buttons ^^
“Even out your karma” 😂 I love it, and agree. Thanks for the mention! We’ll have to try Simpsons again soon. Maybe bowling next time (if it has online). Oh, and as always, great video!
This video is really well done! Very informative. I’m on the verge of getting my cabinets setup. I’ll be coming back to this video when I decide to mod (or convert) mine. Great lighting and shots!
Thank you so much man. The intro was definitely inspired by you! Some run on Android and can be soft modded (I forgot to mention that) but it's still kind of janky. Hit me up when you dive into it!
@@TynologyGaming That's awesome to hear! I don't think anybody has been inspired by anything I've done. I will absolutely get in touch when I start going at it. I can see myself getting very confused and frustrated with the whole thing.
I don't have an Arcade 1 cabinet but instead just recently bought a merit mega touch cabinet which I plan on converting to a multi game driving simulator with my son. I hope to male a documenting the conversion process.
A very informative video, well done. There are a few items I'd like to point out: like other hobbies, it is true information isn't really out there with a quick search. As you mentioned, there are groups out there for A1U, the reddit one being a popular one - there you will find a great wealth of modding information in their "about" and "menu" tabs. Every home arcade needs to have at least one multicade. An A1U can be a perfect candidate for that, especially a dirt cheap one, but I feel gutting a perfectly working one just to replace the main board with a PC (or other single board chip) plus all the other components defeats the purpose of an A1U - it's no longer a mod, as you said, but a full conversion; even down to replacing the skin of the cabinet. One of the key things you touched on that makes these little 3/4 scale tributes special is that they're officially licensed - which has never been done before in this size for the home. For those wanting a multicade in the home, I highly recommend AtGames Legends Ultimate line. The build quality is slightly better, and there's almost no need to upgrade parts. The best feature the ALU has over the A1U cabs is its ability to hook to a PC or even just a thumb drive, to add more games - even CoinOpsX that was featured here! Less tinkering, and no gutting of a working cabinet 👍 But with all that said, great video, and let's continue sharing this great hobby that is the home arcade!
Yes good points! I've heard great things about the ALU and always keep my eyes open for when they go on sale. I got each of these for $199 so it was hard to pass up. I wish there was a better (and cost-effective) solution to put together a custom cabinet honestly.
@@TynologyGaming I feel A1U can be the one to do that! They have the tooling and means to manufacture a blank cabinet. Give the customers the ability to add-on buttons, speakers, or a monitor. Arcade1Up Build-a-cade, seriously guys, make it happen!
Those groups I linked will share when they drop to $100-200. Such a steal at that price! I always repost in the Discord when they're that cheap too. Join us Itachi! 😈
Hello! Wow, nice to see you post on here! Seems like a dogs age....Anyway! You forgot one more way to play arcade games...Arcade Superguns! I've got 2 of them! (Technically they're Neo Geo MVS with Arcade Supergun functionality, there are some that are just the arcade Supergun, Modern Vintage Gamer and LGR cover a little, although MVG covers how he streams it, cool stuff)regardless, that is really cool, I'm a tech guy myself so that looks very cool to do! I saw you did some Mario Land 2 recently on your Twitch channel, not bad! Anyway hope you are doing well otherwise, take care and happy gaming! 🎮😊🖖Marcus
Thanks Marcus! Yeah I even cut a whole section of my video about trackball and spinner games and how I want to add a wooden shelf with those peripherals eventually too!
I have the same nba jam, but tournament shaq edition cabinet, because i wanted to do the same thing. I cannot wait to do this for my system..i will be doing exatly what you did. 🤞 BTW my 1up came with wifi connections
Awesome! Good luck! You’ll won’t be able to use that wifi antenna, but save everything in case you want to repurpose at some point. I think I just grabbed a little $10 wifi dongle for the cheap PC I got
A friend of mine got a nice workshop and will cut MDF as we planned out. I built my raspberry 4 with retroPi and tested all the buttons (2x6 and coin, 2 players and select) with 2 joysticks on USB. Works great
Yeah! The Simpsons runs on Android so it's possible to sideload emulators using everything stock, but I haven't seen what the experience is like or any hiccups that comes with it. I even saw there's custom launchers to just add TMNT to the main menu. People are wild.
@@TynologyGaming dang I’m gonna have to look into that! Yeah I usually start looking then slip down the rabbit hole and just put it on the back burner lol
I'm a moron I could NEVER do HALF of what you just showed on camera to mod the Arcade1up. I AM VERY HAPPY YOUR BACK TY!!!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO!!
The first converter board I bought a while ago and would not accept a 1280x960 resolution. I bought the second recently that was the same product but a variation specifically made for the model of my A1U monitor. They currently sell 3 versions depending on the model of the monitor used inside the various A1U cabinets. If you know of a video controller board that works on all A1U monitors regardless of model, please let me know as I spent many hours digging to not get any better solution than to buy the one made for your monitor.
@TynologyGaming I'm willing to take care the extra buttons on control deck and on plexiglass at no cost or for a simple shoutout my direction. Many folks try to drill holes with that exact same bit that you have on video for both control panel and plexiglass and are making a mistake b/c that bit is hard to determine if you are putting too much pressure or if you are drilling a large enough hole for your buttons. So you end up drilling holes that is too big. If you really want to use that bit then drill holes on both front and back direction until desired hole size. Still waste of time in my opinion. Not your fault that is what was taught from others that starting to put ("MOD") these arcades. I did the same back in the days until I did a "bit" of trial and error. I'm in California by the way. Thank you!
Hey I have the NBA Jam cab and I'll tell you what I'm trying to do: NBA Jam with full rosters; NBA Jam TE with Shaq, Jordan, Mortal Kombat characters, breaking backboard, full rosters; NBA Hangtime full rosters. Can you do that and keep online play? Even with fightcade or something
It’s so hard to find information on modding specific cabinets but as far as I know, the NBA Jam cabinets can’t be “soft” modded the way the Android-based cabinets can while maintaining online play
Hey you said in your video that the original pcb of NBA Jam is a linux single chip board. I have a new one in the box along with the one in my cab. Can that linux pcb be accessed at all? Can you plug it into something to see or alter the software on it? Even if you lose online capability?
@@TynologyGaming , The more I've looked into the home arcade scene since, the more your modding of this cabinet makes sense. For the price range, there's not many other 4 player options, not many full size cabinets out there, and it can be easily bought on sale. Did you get around to modding it further, extra buttons, LCD Marquee?
@@CDbiggen I haven’t yet. It works well enough and I play games with my kids (and show it off when I have anyone over) but I still have a lot to do to get it where I ultimately want it to be, and other projects keep getting put ahead of it haha
@@CDbiggen I also have the Simpsons cabinet that can easily be softmodded, which I want to do since it runs on Android and the community has built some amazing custom apks and front ends to run a lot of additional games without any extra cost
@@TynologyGaming , I didn't know that about the Simpsons one, thanks kindly. Appreciate the replies bud, yeah it is fantastic anyway as is without the extra buttons. All the best man.
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You DESERVE SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION!! The production quality is just amazing!
When you want to "make new holes" i use a "Holesaw" not that Pyramid Drills for the Acryllic
It "takes a while" because you have to be cautious - but with a Holesaw you can make holes without cracking the Acryllic
I modded a damaged MVSX for myself just a month ago and also modded a Arcade1UP for my friend 2 years ago where i had to drill new Buttons ^^
Thanks for the tips! Yeah I drilled one hole in the deck itself but was nervous about cracking the acrylic so I saved that project for another day 😅
Just discovered your channel. It's really high quality. Great balance of technical and very concise with little fluff. Be proud and keep going!
“Even out your karma” 😂 I love it, and agree.
Thanks for the mention! We’ll have to try Simpsons again soon. Maybe bowling next time (if it has online).
Oh, and as always, great video!
I'm literally going to an arcade today just to appease the arcade gods 🙌🕹😆
So glad u put a PC in there instead of a raspberry pi. 🤝🏾
Cheaper and so much more versatile seriously 🙌
This video is really well done! Very informative. I’m on the verge of getting my cabinets setup. I’ll be coming back to this video when I decide to mod (or convert) mine. Great lighting and shots!
Thank you so much man. The intro was definitely inspired by you! Some run on Android and can be soft modded (I forgot to mention that) but it's still kind of janky. Hit me up when you dive into it!
@@TynologyGaming That's awesome to hear! I don't think anybody has been inspired by anything I've done.
I will absolutely get in touch when I start going at it. I can see myself getting very confused and frustrated with the whole thing.
Neander I would love to see your cabinet setup. 😊
@@SkakinBaconMedia I have a few of them that bought and never opened. When I get them setup, I'll most likely do a video on it.
I don't have an Arcade 1 cabinet but instead just recently bought a merit mega touch cabinet which I plan on converting to a multi game driving simulator with my son. I hope to male a documenting the conversion process.
That sounds amazing!
A very informative video, well done. There are a few items I'd like to point out: like other hobbies, it is true information isn't really out there with a quick search. As you mentioned, there are groups out there for A1U, the reddit one being a popular one - there you will find a great wealth of modding information in their "about" and "menu" tabs.
Every home arcade needs to have at least one multicade. An A1U can be a perfect candidate for that, especially a dirt cheap one, but I feel gutting a perfectly working one just to replace the main board with a PC (or other single board chip) plus all the other components defeats the purpose of an A1U - it's no longer a mod, as you said, but a full conversion; even down to replacing the skin of the cabinet.
One of the key things you touched on that makes these little 3/4 scale tributes special is that they're officially licensed - which has never been done before in this size for the home.
For those wanting a multicade in the home, I highly recommend AtGames Legends Ultimate line. The build quality is slightly better, and there's almost no need to upgrade parts. The best feature the ALU has over the A1U cabs is its ability to hook to a PC or even just a thumb drive, to add more games - even CoinOpsX that was featured here! Less tinkering, and no gutting of a working cabinet 👍
But with all that said, great video, and let's continue sharing this great hobby that is the home arcade!
Yes good points! I've heard great things about the ALU and always keep my eyes open for when they go on sale. I got each of these for $199 so it was hard to pass up. I wish there was a better (and cost-effective) solution to put together a custom cabinet honestly.
@@TynologyGaming I feel A1U can be the one to do that! They have the tooling and means to manufacture a blank cabinet. Give the customers the ability to add-on buttons, speakers, or a monitor. Arcade1Up Build-a-cade, seriously guys, make it happen!
Excellent video Ty! Arcade cabinets are so cool. I don't have any, so I'm going to be living vicariously through you 🤩
Those groups I linked will share when they drop to $100-200. Such a steal at that price! I always repost in the Discord when they're that cheap too. Join us Itachi! 😈
Awesome vid Ty! I’ve always wanted to mod one of my arcade1ups but Ive never gotten to it, so this video is really helpful 🔥
It's daunting, but it's soooo satisfying! Let me know if you decide to take the plunge! Thanks man!
Great job TY! I love the user interface! Slick!
Thanks dude! Yeah that was one of the main reasons I went with that turnkey frontend!
We've missed you! ;____;
Awww thanks Netty! 🥹
Dang those buttons are striking!!! Great vid Ty! Happy to see ya again!!!
Thank you Skrill! They're a bit hard to film but they look oh soooo good in person!
Such a cool project. I would love to do something like this in the future, but I don't think I have patience
There are easier ways but this is the most "complete" but yeah it's going to never be 100% finished I feel
Excellent video! I did mine years ago when all this was new. Subscribed. Nice work. Kudos!
Yesss! You are the man! Hope you’re enjoying
Great job with this video, kinda makes me want an arcade cabinet.
Join us!!!!!
Hello! Wow, nice to see you post on here! Seems like a dogs age....Anyway! You forgot one more way to play arcade games...Arcade Superguns! I've got 2 of them! (Technically they're Neo Geo MVS with Arcade Supergun functionality, there are some that are just the arcade Supergun, Modern Vintage Gamer and LGR cover a little, although MVG covers how he streams it, cool stuff)regardless, that is really cool, I'm a tech guy myself so that looks very cool to do! I saw you did some Mario Land 2 recently on your Twitch channel, not bad! Anyway hope you are doing well otherwise, take care and happy gaming! 🎮😊🖖Marcus
Thanks Marcus! Yeah I even cut a whole section of my video about trackball and spinner games and how I want to add a wooden shelf with those peripherals eventually too!
I have the same nba jam, but tournament shaq edition cabinet, because i wanted to do the same thing. I cannot wait to do this for my system..i will be doing exatly what you did. 🤞
BTW my 1up came with wifi connections
Awesome! Good luck! You’ll won’t be able to use that wifi antenna, but save everything in case you want to repurpose at some point. I think I just grabbed a little $10 wifi dongle for the cheap PC I got
@@TynologyGaming your links were amazing. The dell cpu was $100
and btw, we have boardwalk Arcade all over the Jersey Shore, and I frequent them !
Just started building my own arcade.
Yesss! Welcome! Let me know how it turns out!
A friend of mine got a nice workshop and will cut MDF as we planned out. I built my raspberry 4 with retroPi and tested all the buttons (2x6 and coin, 2 players and select) with 2 joysticks on USB. Works great
That turned out nice! I’ve debated on doing something similar with my simpsons 1up, maybe one day.
Yeah! The Simpsons runs on Android so it's possible to sideload emulators using everything stock, but I haven't seen what the experience is like or any hiccups that comes with it. I even saw there's custom launchers to just add TMNT to the main menu. People are wild.
@@TynologyGaming dang I’m gonna have to look into that! Yeah I usually start looking then slip down the rabbit hole and just put it on the back burner lol
I'm a moron I could NEVER do HALF of what you just showed on camera to mod the Arcade1up. I AM VERY HAPPY YOUR BACK TY!!!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO!!
Max I believe in you!
Max you could totally do this. 😊
that 12x1040 board should have a switch menu setting for 4.3 unless very old
The first converter board I bought a while ago and would not accept a 1280x960 resolution. I bought the second recently that was the same product but a variation specifically made for the model of my A1U monitor. They currently sell 3 versions depending on the model of the monitor used inside the various A1U cabinets. If you know of a video controller board that works on all A1U monitors regardless of model, please let me know as I spent many hours digging to not get any better solution than to buy the one made for your monitor.
@TynologyGaming I'm willing to take care the extra buttons on control deck and on plexiglass at no cost or for a simple shoutout my direction. Many folks try to drill holes with that exact same bit that you have on video for both control panel and plexiglass and are making a mistake b/c that bit is hard to determine if you are putting too much pressure or if you are drilling a large enough hole for your buttons. So you end up drilling holes that is too big. If you really want to use that bit then drill holes on both front and back direction until desired hole size. Still waste of time in my opinion. Not your fault that is what was taught from others that starting to put ("MOD") these arcades. I did the same back in the days until I did a "bit" of trial and error. I'm in California by the way. Thank you!
so epic
🔥🔥🔥
i wish i was this cool
You are, you are
Hey I have the NBA Jam cab and I'll tell you what I'm trying to do: NBA Jam with full rosters; NBA Jam TE with Shaq, Jordan, Mortal Kombat characters, breaking backboard, full rosters; NBA Hangtime full rosters. Can you do that and keep online play? Even with fightcade or something
It’s so hard to find information on modding specific cabinets but as far as I know, the NBA Jam cabinets can’t be “soft” modded the way the Android-based cabinets can while maintaining online play
@@TynologyGaming Oh okay. Man I even offered to pay people and no one can do anything with their cab. Thanks.
Hey you said in your video that the original pcb of NBA Jam is a linux single chip board. I have a new one in the box along with the one in my cab. Can that linux pcb be accessed at all? Can you plug it into something to see or alter the software on it? Even if you lose online capability?
@@teddyy80 unfortunately not, unless someone develops a softmod or a hardware process to crack the PCB, it’s stuck as it is
@@TynologyGaming Damn okay thanks again bro.
Yoooo 🤘
Oh hi there 👋
@@TynologyGaming hi love the video bud hope to see more from you soon.
Great, but too much effort for me 😂
Haha I could see that 😆
@@TynologyGaming , The more I've looked into the home arcade scene since, the more your modding of this cabinet makes sense. For the price range, there's not many other 4 player options, not many full size cabinets out there, and it can be easily bought on sale.
Did you get around to modding it further, extra buttons, LCD Marquee?
@@CDbiggen I haven’t yet. It works well enough and I play games with my kids (and show it off when I have anyone over) but I still have a lot to do to get it where I ultimately want it to be, and other projects keep getting put ahead of it haha
@@CDbiggen I also have the Simpsons cabinet that can easily be softmodded, which I want to do since it runs on Android and the community has built some amazing custom apks and front ends to run a lot of additional games without any extra cost
@@TynologyGaming , I didn't know that about the Simpsons one, thanks kindly.
Appreciate the replies bud, yeah it is fantastic anyway as is without the extra buttons.
All the best man.