Cocktail Table Arcade Build
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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The Cocktail Table Arcade is finally here!
PART 2: • Cocktail Table Arcade ...
TOOLS IN THE VIDEO:
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PARTS AND MATERIALS IN THIS VIDEO:
[Detailed parts list is available in the plans!]
Geek Pub Arcade Controls: www.thegeekpub...
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Thanks, @TheGeekPub! Bought your plans, parts, etc. Put together an amazing table for my girlfriend. She's wanted a Ms PacMan for a long time. Nostalgia from her days of going to Pizza Hut and playing as a child. It turned out REALLY well (and gave me an excuse to buy some new tools). A couple of modifications for anyone interested. The USB speakers were no longer available, so I ended up using some BOSS B653 car speakers and a Kinter K3118. For the monitor I had read that the Dell 2007FPB 20 inch was a great monitor for an application like this. Bought one on ebay. Otherwise followed the plans closely. The one mistake I may fix is I should have used the glass as the outline for the top rather than the printed plans. The glass I bought is sized a bit bigger. That's on me for not measuring twice. 🙂 Girlfriend loves it. You made me a hero!
SO awesome to see a cocktail cabinet build, so few people do these and theyre glorious
Awesome build. Thanks for having me in the episode. : )
Awesome! And I like the no-nonsense intro. :D No "here's what we're doing today", just straight into the assembly. :D
Bro, i've been looking for something exactly like this for Months thanks
This is great. I've been keeping my eye open for a vintage cocktail table arcade, but I may just go ahead and build one.
You should! It's my favorite arcade that I own now.
I ended up building my own using a Class of 1981 board. Great project!
I love how engineered this is (probably more than the games aspect! haha). That's the thing building stuff like this -- there has to be some thought about how to maintain the thing as well as open opportunities to update and expand on its capabilities.
Awesome build! But yes, I would definitely suggest a mask while cutting MDF. I want to watch your videos for years to come lol
I could watch Mike make arcade cabinets all day.
Sometimes David doesn't look too comfortable on camera.
which is _weird_ because he has his own popular RUclips channel...
Such a high quality product. One day I will build my own. Ive been saying that for about ten years :D
Very nice! If I made one, I think I would cover it in woodgrain!
That's a gorgeous machine, truly. If I were to do this, though, I'd have to go classic; Walnut veneer and black T molding :)
You are an amazing craftsman!
Superbe réalisation,bravo j'adore!
Been waiting for a good quality cocktail cab tutorial video, nice 👍
Nice that the cocktail table has button layouts for more than just pac-man and donkey kong. I'd like to see ya try two player street fighter II !
I wonder how swappable the panels are for, say, a rig for Centipede/Missle Command.
I came to this channel from watching the 8 bit Guy making his Apple 1 to see how the case turned out. Consider me subbed.
We finally built the cocktail table arcade cabinet that so many have asked for. I don't know why I waited this long! It is most definitely my favorite arcade build ever! There will definitely be a part two to this video. There are many things I want to improve and add still. RGB lighting for the control panels. I also want to really hug that monitor up against the glass.
The speaker holes look a bit unfinished.
Yes. I drilled them after painting. On my list too. ;-)
Thank you SO MUCH!!❤❤❤
if i made one i would like to have galaxian arkanoid so i need a spinner for ark
That’s amazing dude
Nice!l Nice!! Nice!! 😊
Wow! Better than the original units! Will you do a video on the setup of the Pi and software?
Great job, I used to make cocktail table arcade machines as living, but for people who aren't clued up on raspberry pi, i would recommend an emulator kit with
a pre made wiring loom. I would also do a deeper recess on the Monitor as it makes a huge difference with viewing the screen
You are so right on the monitor. I plan to do a follow up video on this and sink the monitor deeper, as well as put some black trim in there to make it look better.
@@TheGeekPub we just used to sand down the mdf and spray it black, was a lot cheaper and less time consuming than using black trimming. We also ran everything through the power supply without the need for of an extension lead, really helped when it came to cable management
i think side panel should have some street figthter art works around the arcade?
Nice build!
Would definitely recommend wearing a mask - that MDF dust is some nasty stuff!
You are hereby deputized as part of the RUclips Safety Police! But don't think that means you're liked. Quite the opposite is true of you!
@@safetypolice3956 that funny
This is a very nice and awesome build. However I don't the get the 2 player thing yet. Pac-Man seems to be cool on this but I really imagine fightning games/co op beat em ups to be aweful to play with 2 players against/with each otheras they both sit on the side.
There will be a side option in the plans in the next week or two. Additionally, games that have a cocktail table mode handle that in software. For example, Pac-Man flips the screen for player 2. Other games actually integrate it so works both ways. We will explain this in part two. Coming soon!
Hi Mike, Are you planning an open house for the new Studio/Shop? How is the Computer Display/Museum going?
It looks like the location of the Shop is almost midpoint between you and David. The t-trim and filler primer really make the build look great. Thanks for sharing.
Follow us on social media. We do meet-up there from time to time. Last month we hosted the DFW Retro Meetup.
When I first started listening to the narration I thought it was the 8-bit guy, I was like…is this his brother? Then I realized at the end when he was there Yep….you must be brothers.
Wow wonderful ❤
Now my question is what if you wanted to make it bigger and able to hold four players? Using it as say a every day table for lunches and dinners? Would you just have to double everything?
That would be a cool project :) ♡
You gotta make a handheld for the raspberry pi, I made a portable one for 2 players using a tool box and a kitchen knife to cut the box lol .. I wish I could post photos here so I can share it
That T-molding (not sure I got that right, but the trim) would be cool if you could use LED strips or the likes for it + some sort of diffuser plastic.
They actually make that!
the software and configuration is more complicated then the build. Please show us a video on how you got the table configured
So easy when you have about 10k of equipment and a massive garage to work from :'D
All you need is a $20 jigsaw, a hammer, and a screwdriver to make this.
Great build, looks so fun. But the electrician in me for some reason is perplexed how the saying and labelling of 110/220 in North America is so dominant when it has been 120/240 in almost all areas since the end of the second world war.
I always feel these would be much cooler if they were about 20% bigger! They don't look comfortable to sit at for any kind of adult.
Understood that MDF is the best material for this, but just curious - are there alternatives/other wood options for this?
Love it it looks awsome what image or can you share if its possible the raspberry pi image you use from your builds especially for that beautiful cocktail arcade once again awesome work
Man I wish I had the tools and skills to build one.
Did you have to add speakers or does the monitor have sound. Also did you add a volume switch?
Absolutely LOVING the Big Bang Theory shirt! ❤️
I wonder if you can configure the display to render a flipped top/bottom split screen for some games, so that two players can play together, each seeing the same duplicated screen. Perhaps a special button could swap the screen layout using a macro or something. Awesome build nonetheless and I wish I had one.
It's all in the game software, and some games are designed to do things just like that.
After less than one minute, I am already stopping the video...
Not trying to be mean! I just saw the straight edge and circular saw and now I need to run to home depot to get the same stuff! I know how heavy the wood can be pain in full sheets. That is gonna make my day so much more enjoyable.
(will be back shortly to finish watching :) )
HAHAHAHAH!!!
Does it support eating yummy cheese when video gaming
Wow, awesome work Mike! The colors are great, I like how the speakers are setup for each player on either side of the cabinet, sweet build.
Nice, hope you collect lots of quarters from your house guests
Buenas noches una consulta soy de peru podrias ayudarme para saber que tipo de sistema es el juego y donde lo compraste gracias me suscribi a su canal
Do you, or know of a source, that sells the cab kits for DIY assembly (without the gaming electronics)? Many of us don't have the required tools nor the woodworking skills to do a nice job as shown in this video. I have looked around and the prices I have seen for custom cab DIY kits are around the same price as existing arcade cabs that come with all the emulation hardware. Hate to buy an a complete arcade system (limited games), just to gut all the electronics to put in retropie.
I have been asked 1000 times to build and sell my own cabinets. The problem is people then say "I'd pay you $200." $200 wouldn't even cover the materials. :-). The other problem is that shipping would cost a fortune. Probably $175. I'd have to sell the cabinets for close to $1000 to make it worthwhile, and I just don't think anyone would pay that.
Related to the 8-bit guy?
Nevermind seen him at the end of the video...
Did you use mag-tek type joysticks? You can switch between 4 position & 8 position and you really want 4 position for games like Pac-man, it makes a huge difference
I use restrictor gates when necessary.
Thinking how much more authentic it would look with a CRT.
Man this came out awesome! That monitor looks great from all angles too, is it IPS? Just building this must have taken so long, but to put all the plans together too really goes above and beyond!
It is! And thank you! It takes about 3 weeks to do a full build including plans and everything else. That's why arcade builds are so far apart.
Sadly can't find the glass top replacement for the atari-style cocktail cabinets or the metal retention clips on amazon.
Yep. That's the way to go. Every time I order mail order glass its busted. I found a local glass shop. Told them what I wanted and they made it within 2 days very affordably.
@@TheGeekPub Did you bother with tempered glass for the top?
nice 8 bit guy is there.
Now that brings me back to my childhood. Well done!
Did the original cocktail cabinets have in-direct lighting of the joystick area? I wonder if some RGB LED strip lights, with a diffuser, could lend themselves to this aspect?
Either way it looks great! :)
There will def be a part two of this video. I have MANY things I want to do I didn't have time for in this video. RGB lighting is one of them. I also want to snug the monitor up closer to the glass.
@@TheGeekPubHow much more difficult would it be to utilize older lightly used CRTs from the 90s and 80s , in order to get that arcade look, feel..and smell, vs using modern LED ?
I am the first viewer thank you for your amazing content
wow
Buckets of hot water work wonders for keeping rattle can pressure high, I let cans sit for about 1/2 hour before use. Also I like to duck tape a sawzall blade to the can and use a sawzall to shake my spray paint.
That’s a nifty tick about the sawzall! Thanks for sharing.
Looks really good! Where did you get the glass from?
Links in description.
Where did you get the glass?
Listed on the website.
Great video & outstanding build!
Thanks for watching
MDF but no respirator?
You are hereby deputized a bonified member of the Safety Police. Welcome to our corps. People hate us!
@@safetypolice3956 haha Im just saying everytime I breath dust I get a bloody nose. I'm concerned for others :)
Question:
That's a 19" LCD you said, right? Is it a 4:3 proper or is it a 5:4 SXGA? I'm having lots of trouble finding proper 4:3 LCDs that are larger than 15" because the used market is so flooded with old 19: 5:4 SXGA monitors! I'm in the Seattle market, and it just seems like a never ending sea of 5:4. Does it matter really in your experience?
would it be possible to turn an old mac mini into an arcade machine?
You'll give the apple fan boys a heart attack
Only thing that bothers me is that the buttons are described on the website as "sanwa style" implying they are not real Sanwas. You might as well get real Sanwas instead for a much better experience.
look good what games does it comes with?
good with retro fighting games ..
like street fighter 2... motal combat...
can build me 1?
i would pay u $100 but with lot of games on it?
play staition games..super nintendo..nintendo games..
sega games.. dream cast.. nintendo 64...
so on?
Are you the brother of the 8-bit guy? (he's in the video and you have the same vibe as him). Nice build by the way I want to make a arcade cabinet someday :)
Great build! Do you have an updated link for the 4:3 monitor or an equivalent? The current link is dead. Thanks!
Can you link to the coin door you used? I don't see it in the parts list on my membership page. Thanks!
Hey you totally skipped over where you got or how you made the precision cut glass top??
Great job. Looks awesome!
Thanks!
It feels weird to see that you use mdf for the cabinet, I don't know why. I used plywood with factory laminate on the faces and used biscuit to join the pieces. Don't you use a mask when you work with mdf? That's a lot of dust there! I might be weird but my favorite parts were the USB port and the power plug :D
(I really like the buttons with the LED backlight too)
Did you add any type of feet to the cabinet?
MDF is so easy to shape and get a good finish on. Plywood has a grain that has to be dealt with using fillers.
@@TheGeekPub the plywood I'm talking already has laminate on the faces, it's meant for furnitures. I chose a beautiful black so you don't have to use filler on that one (maybe it's not named plywood, I'm not sure). But I get what you mean.
I suspect you mean melamine coated particle board.
@@TheGeekPub probably? :) I don't know, I'm not really into woodworking and term, especially on a foreign language :)
@@TheGeekPub or possibly MDO medium density overlay
I had known about your channel for a while, and I follow your brother, the 8 bit Guy… but holy crap! Your store is awesome!!
what web site did you use Download arcade games on Raspberry pi ?
I like your build quality. It's not my personal choice of materials, but we still employ the same basic technique. Small correction to the video: People, if you don't own a brad (pin) nailer, then stop and go get one. Your work will turn out much better and stronger, than if you build without it. Read and follow the safety instructions. Never hold your hand, on other side, in the path of nailer. Measure and create a mock display screen from thin MDF and scrap wood, to build around, so you don't risk damaging the real one. Good luck and happy building.
I don't realised I need it until now
I love the videos. Try the Rust-Oleum professional paint, it seems to be a much better product, higher volume spray, better coverage, and faster dry times.
Black and yellow / a song time forgot about
Excellent presentation! Just from this video, I see that most (all?) of my concerns are satisfied. I'll be buying the plans shortly.
If you blunt the tip o a brad nail it will not split the MDF. Just take a brad and invert it so the head is down. Tap the pointed end with a hammer; just one tap. That is it. No more splitting the 1/2" MDF.
I guess there's only few things left to show how to build. Maybe a virtual pinball cab, dedicated light gun cab, or even your own claw machine or vending machines.
An entire diy arcade/man cave would be amazing.
I'm building a Cocktail table out of Walnut. (It's the only way my wife would let me put one in our front room. Just about done and glass its on its way.
Question- where did you get the corner brackets you used to secure the glass to the table?
The ones we sell in our store. ;-)
You sir are a true craftsman! Great job!
So cool! Um...T-molding around the monitor opening? To make it look cleaner? Just a thought...
Another great arcade build Mike. I used your plans to make a full size Arcade cab a while back and it’s still going strong. Really thinking bout making this one also. Jus a quick question have you tried many other multiplayer games on this jus curious how it works with the screen orientation being the way it is might be difficult to play a game like street fighter for example.
Cocktail arcade machines have always been my favourite, i remember playing Galaga on an old Cocktail machine back in the mid 90's, they were also very popular with card video games.
Wow, that is so cool! You did an amazing job. The Geek Pub colors really look good on a retro arcade table. 👍
how you flip/rotate the screen for each player?
@thegeekpub how many cans of primer and how many cans of paint did you use for project.
2-3 of each.
What's going on here? First I hear the 8-bit guy, but then I see it isn't him. Only to see him appear at the end of the video....
Awesome work. What about connecting two monitors, one for each player in parallel to allow two player games.
I spy a Robinson bit, must be Canadian. x)
(though the guests in this episode probably mean I'm wrong, haha)
You don't show the creation of the pocket from the top surface. Most people create a rabbet for mounting the display panel. What tools did you use to create it and more specifically what tools did you use to create the inside right angle corners?
Make sure you're subbed. Part two is coming and will be discussed.
Looks great, but did you realy just use glue for everything?
Yes, exactly
amazing construction, but im not sure about how many multiplayer games will you gonna be able to play, the screen orientation will face only one of the players at the same time.
Me watching this video: This guy sounds like the 8 bit guy.
At the end of the video: now wait a minute.
Nice table. But how does the monitor direction always switch between players? A software section would be great as well.
We already have several videos on that topic.
Awsome 🇸🇪💪
That's awesome!!
Any idea in particular why arcade machines are made out of MDF? Would plywood be that much heavier? Obviously I can imagine solid wood being heavier, but if we're going with composites, I'd pick plywood over MDF any day. Just my thoughts. Very nice work! :)
Plywood would actually be lighter. But plywood is much more difficult to get a smooth paint finish on. You have to fill the woodgrain. It's much easier to sand and shape rounded corners without needing fillers or resins. The other reason is that plywood is very prone to chip out on the edges making t-molding more difficult. Plywood also offers no additional strength in this application. Lastly, the extra weight is actually advantageous for this type of thing. They stay put when kids are banging on them.
Simply put, MDF is just a better choice of material for arcades.
This looks Amazing
Una obra de arte excelente!!!!