This Arcade Machine is hidden in plain sight! And This is how I Built It!
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2021
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I'm making a fully functional 2 player arcade machine, discussed as a sleek piece of furniture!
For the build plans and 3d files for this project and many others, check out: www.alch.shop/
If you want you can support me on Patreon: / chappel
Follow me on Instagram for more pictures and stories along the way: / a.chappel
A couple of videos to help you out:
installing retropie: • How To Install And Set...
running games from usb: • RetroPie Run Roms / Ga...
programming a power button: • How to Add a Power But...
List of all the things you'll need for this build:
Raspberry pie: amzn.to/3rUBLVC
Monitor: amzn.to/2NmH41h
button and joystick: amzn.to/2Q3Es9n
clicky buttons: amzn.to/3qPV0hV
USB extension: amzn.to/2NjUqeu
HDMI cable: amzn.to/2OZGLJX
USB stick: amzn.to/2ODecT1
micro sd: amzn.to/3qRT0Wv
Power supply: amzn.to/3qM0j1H
The actual speaker I used: www.biltema.no/kontor-teknikk...
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Crimp terminals: amzn.to/3toOY9w
Crimp tool: amzn.to/3qKyGWU
Wire stripping tool: amzn.to/3qNwmhP
Spring: amzn.to/3cCsf2X
brass rod: amzn.to/3qRCFko
closest switch I could find: amzn.to/2OzeZ7r
Momentary switch: amzn.to/3ll4h0r
Some of my favorite tools:
my favourite 3d printer: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=228215...
super glue: www.starbond.com/?rfsn=480871...
Small vacuum forming machine: amzn.to/3kiV3Qd
Japanese hand saw: amzn.to/2QcLUMo
Olfa knife - amzn.to/3hXRzBT
machinist square - amzn.to/3hORmkc
combination square - amzn.to/39HSlji
Pocket hole jig: amzn.to/3eXGcM3
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Orbital sander: amzn.to/2xglSBs
Track-saw: amzn.to/2Q07Bj7
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Jigsaw: amzn.to/2vQtbj1
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Mitre saw: amzn.to/3b3QBkY
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Thank you for Watching! Tune in next week for more videos :) 
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The sound of your components clicking into the 3d-printed panel was extremely satisfying.
Awesome. And yes I was wondering about the corners.
Me too. Nice that he didn't tried to hide it, but confessed us the truth about it :)
Me three!
@@janosnagyj.9540 VfL
Yes Yes I am in town and I’m just leaving now like a couple ouotouo osou for a little while I’m not there yet I have a few minutes I’ll get it done I have some of that work out I have a couple zombies
Some good DIY skills there manbun.
Love this project Alex! 👌😎 Excellent build!
I've been wanting to do this exact thing for a decade. Glad to see someone's doing it
Dude... your projects, your video production, your energy while presenting. All’s always top notch! Keep going!
Pocket holes are really strong. Especially with glue. They've been used for generations. Great build.
Man, I can't tell you how happy I am to see your work, the amount of detail, precision, and thought that is in your projects is mind blowing. Keep up the amazing work!
These would actually sell well. You should do a small production run.
You could do that too...just saying.
@@dustinm2364 Yes, I've thought about making and selling this and other things but the problem is that I live in South America so shipping to the USA would cost more than the product . Otherwise I would be selling things on etsy.
I could sell these locally but they won't sell well because people here either can't afford it or have more important things to spend their money on like food and rent .
So unless shipping becomes more affordable, or if the client is able and willing to pay for the high shipping prices, I'm out of luck.
Ideally, it would be awesome to find someone to fund me to make a container full of these, ship them to an Amazon warehouse and you could just order them straight off of Amazon with free two day shipping to your door. Since shipping these in bulk would help reduce the shipping costs significantly .
woooooo u are amazing! 🤯 Fantastic job 👌
PUT A HEATSINK ON THE PI AND CONNECT A FAN! The new model overheats and that can be bad, like really bad.
Nah, it just throttles the CPU when overheating. A tiny fan is good though to avoid throttling.
Good suggestion. Honestly 2 small 40mm Noctua fans would be good for the entire electronics section. Silent and all that stuff needs is just a tiny bit of air flow. All my Pi cases have 20mm fans on them with heat sinks.
@@snoopyslr Yeah, heatsinks for the pi and quite noctua fans would be the least intrusive option
Also i saw an under voltage warning at the end, make sure it gets at least 5.1V and that the wires are thick enough to support 3A!
Very nice looking but I think the controller table should have a small angle, not 90, and have a round over to not hurt your wrist/forearms. Also I would be worried about someone getting too much into the game and applying to much pressure on the controller table, since the screen section is acting as a stop, it will absorb all the impact and will eventually break.
0:04 for some reason my brain ignored him saying "this video is sponsored by kiwi co." and it focused on his McCafe. Then I saw the RUclips "includes paid promotion" and I went straight to "oh, this video is sponsored by McDonalds"
that McCafe is lowkey promo..
RIGHT!? 🤣🤣
he drank it like someone had just turned the camera on without him knowing
Totally awesome build. Never stress about or underestimate pocket holes. I know lots of woodworkers frown on them or say they are "traditional joinery". Lots of antique furniture that is beautiful has pocket holes. They were just hidden better than they are now. I use them alot for their convenience and strength. Love you videos and would love to see a full lathe rebuild/restore one day.
Ultra disappointed I didn't get to hear, "Biscuit, biscuit, biscuit!" 😹
Great designing as well aesthetically as functionally. This is exactly why I subcribed to your channel. Not to talk about your cable management skills. I definitely can apply some of your ideas in my next projects in the future.
Thank you for making these videos.
Beautiful. The only thing I would add is something That slows down the opening (so it don't hit you in the head)
the last front panel was supposed to be transparent to show the inside off in my opinion.
the cable setup is art
Modify the dowel rotation prints to consist of internal gears. That or buy some small gas compression "hinges".
@@cavemanvi But it's meant to be hidden.
Dude, your sheer joy and energy while making always brings a smile to my face and brightens my day. This is an AWESOME project! I've seen a few other builds like this and am really enjoying this current trend in hidden arcade systems.
These projects, the attention to detail, everything is just next level. Hats off, Sir.
i am just in love with this guy. just seeing that he has uploaded today made my day. now watching the video with a big smile on my face. i found my perfect youtuber
That actually looks quite nice. The 3D printed panel you did for the power cable and other connections looked impeccable. And the whole unit is not only solid but also incredibly slim. Congrats!
Small idea after seeing your video: you can make a fake frame with a retro poster with the plate that hides the electronics, even more surprise for those who will come in your workshop when you want to show it :D !
I appreciate that you even cable managed your electronics. Now that’s attention to detail.
WOW this amazing and unique!!! Love it
You should put a clock in the background during your time lapses, so we can tell how long these projects actually take.
Great video by the way
Pixel perfect yet again. Liked the use of 3D printing to make the cable management
That is beautiful!
the last front piece should be transparent its so nice inside.
Watched all ALCH videos... 3d printed parts are my fave!!! Hope you can see this
Fantastic build!!! Wonderful job on the wiring and organization as well. Thank you for this awesome project!
This is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing this incredible build with us. Enjoy your games, Alexandre!
Okay folks - if you are in Australia, 18mm plywood is more common. The best way to tackle this is to make the side frames measure 210mmx598mm and the top frame 210x574m. The setout dimensions for hinge holes etc will need to change. All other dimensions can stay the same. Haven't built it yet, but did sketch it out in 3D to check the impact of changing to 18mm thick ply. Hope it helps! Glad I could support this awesome project by buying the plans!
I swear, this guy impresses me with every upload.
Genius idea! I've been wanting an arcade cabinet forever, but not the space nor the room to build one (tiny shop). I'll definitely be building my own take on this. Thanks for posting!
This is insane man, the fact that you can build so much just in your shop. The force is strong with this one.
Always so imaginative, always such a well thought out project. Cheers Alex!
Love your enthousiasm, thats what makes you stand out of all the comparable channels for me.
The only problem is wooden dowel hinge, especially when two players are playing combat games such as street fighter 🔨⚡🧨💥🎇
Looks cool, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with the amount of downward weight.
I was thinking that. What would Track and Field play like? :p
yep, i was thinking the same thing. Static it may be fine, but once people start putting downward pressure on it when playing, that seems like a pretty weak failure point.
Yeah, from an engineering standpoint, there isn't much difference between those 3D printed 'hinges' and just a hole in the wood. Actually, probably less strong. Considering he wanted to make this look like it didn't have any fasteners has really limited it. What he could have done was an inset block with a steel rod that went the length of the cabinet. Also, a piano hinge of some type may have also worked.
You could also have a other part flip down and support against the wall at the bottom
That one is just amazing... The work you put in there gorgeous
"Those are my choices and i just have to live with that"
Alexandre Chappel
Awesome job!!! Like always ! Super clean build! And great edit . Is a pleasure watch your videos. Well done!!! You make it easy !
Very very nice! True Scandinavian design! The hinges seem a bit fragile tho - maybe replace the wood dowels with metal rods?
I think they'll be fine(famous last words), In addition to the wooden dowel, there are also four screws on each side to hold everything in place.
I have the same feeling that the hinges won't hold, even with metal rods. The traction is too big here. When I'm thinking of how we used to beat up these buttons when we were kids...
@@achappel Would you sit on it to load-test the hinges? It seems everything else would take your weight!
The same leftover brass rod instead of dowel.
@@flymypg That might only be a good idea if he has screwed in the french cleats to the studs in that wall, as that wall is drywall
Outstanding. You are an artist! Even all your wiring is very neat, like a factory build. Thank you! Great fun! All good wishes.
Came out awesome. Very understated.
Fantastic project! Always love see what you come up with and the great energy
Ive been waiting for your awesome projects... This is just perfect
Man, congratulations on your work!
Exceptional!!!!!
Very Satisfactory to see completed!
Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
This is so slick. I have built several arcade machines, but never thought of a slick design like this. I'm definitely adding one to my house!!
I am glad I only had to be a master carpenter and not a newbie coder to make this :D
You do not need to be a master carpenter. If you can't build a box, you'll have no success in carpentry, whatso ever. Building a box is literally the very first thing you must learn how to do. Fail at that and you will fail at everything else in carpentry.
just beautiful! one of the best ones I've seen on youtube, and I've watched a lot of arcade making videos :D
Absolutely incredible!!!
Absolutely incredible! One of my favorite channels for sure!
Stepping outside the normal script and mixing up some different skills. Haven't started this video yet but I can't wait to watch the whole thing.
That's so stylish!! I love the look of the monitor in the frame.
Awesome build!
This is really super awesome and I really want to build one for my kids and myself, so cool!!
Simply AMAZING!!!
I'd be concerned about that hotglue being enough to keep the monitor from falling out internally. Wouldn't it make sense to add some screwed-in angle brackets behind it for some extra support?
You’ll be surprised by how strong the hot glue actually is if glued properly 😂
@@LeeMooEez any adhesive is highly subjective to the environment. Humidity. Temperature. As well as the materials it’s bonding.
My son loves his kiwi co crates he gets so excited every month when he sees the box in the mail
Good job ! The wiring is so clean and the result is really nice !
Nice work man 👍 thanks from Italy 🇮🇹
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
This is the most coolest thing you had made so far
Beautiful and clever!
Super clean build, love it!
What an amazing idea! And excellent execution!
Bro! That is soooo clean. You are on a whole other level.
Here I was thinking about how I could build a cheap spring release for a project - I take a break to watch this video and boom - a great design near the end. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your videos so interesting and creative! From a fellow designer I’d love the design process with the process of how you do CAD and plan it all!
Det er rart hvordan man kan bli så hypet av en RUclips video, du er faktisk helt vill mann, elsker videoene dine 😭😭😭
Awesome as usual. Love the projects.
Awesome video, and pocket holes rock!🤘
Every time you amaze me more! Top video! Rob
Really impressed with your attention to detail and cable management is so clean.
So good! What a nice and sleek looking arcade kabinet!
Cool stuff as usual man keep up the good work
Awesome!
Man excellent work and great content 👍
Really nice build! You could also use magnetic snappers for the removable front to make it a bit easier!
That’s next level build. Wow! Nice job!
Great build Alex!
I never play arcade games, or even console games these days.
But now I really want to spend a bunch of money and make this.
Can always load up other emulator games. Just a matter of what functions the buttons should have, really.
I had more fun building my arcades than I do playing with them.
Great build! Sharing on The Awesomer.
stuning job Alex! well done!
Great build!
Wow. Very great build and engineering! Keep up the great work!
What a cool build!
And again very well done.
This project is sick !
SOO GOOD!
Amazing the way you combine wood, electronics and 3d printing!
So amazing work
Awesome! Love that enthusiasm!
This is gorgeous and so much fun!
Super! Thank you 🙂
Really great work!
Thanks for this btw I made one last year after getting your plans, I made a few slight modifications of which was a switch that tuns on the power as the cabinet opens! also did mine in all black with decals and added a volume knob in the middle by the controls
Wow that's really cool!
Love seeing your ideas. It motivates me to do my own stuff!
this is awesomeeeeee!!!!!!
Superlative work!!