DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet - Raspberry Pi running RetroPie

Inspired by some online articles, I decided to build a custom arcade machine using a Raspberry Pi 2B, an I-Pac 2 interface and Retropie software.

I got all the parts (Raspberry Pi 2B, MDF panels, I-Pac 2 interface, joysticks, buttons, micro-switches, cables, LED-buttons, an a LED-panel, a Logitech 2.1 speakerset, cables, etc), built the frame, painted it, assembled all the parts and installed the software.

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[chemikalguy]

I normally thumbs-down videos that are just slideshows with no audio commentary, as I personally find them annoying, but this is such an awesome build, I love it! That, and there's video at the end! Yay! Your build is likely what I'm going to emulate (pun-intended) when I build mine in a couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing!

[budczus]

No wonder my arcade doesn't work, i didn't installed the dog.

[aguyandhiscomputer]

That's a sharp shade of blue.
Love the coin slot graphic

[practicalguy]

Nice job and to see a 4x3 screen. That's making use of the space better and seeing those retro games in proper aspect ratio.

[Happytriggun]

lol i'm obsessed watching people and how they make their own arcades!

[SAdamKessler]

Awesome build. Thank you for taking the time to put that together. Really well done! Starting to put plans together for my own build.

[GameFanaticsNL]

We really love this custom bartop arcade, Nice project and a really nice job, Thanks for sharing !!

[dissidenten]

Fine work! Accurate building, painting and finish.

[orioncampos]

Ow man...after this metal slug pi arcade, I will make something similar. You convinced me!

[terrymiller]

this is a perfect build. The only thing I would have added was t-molding. Nice job!

[AlfonxB]

Nice work, man! Congrats-now i'm jealous 🍻🎮👾👾👾

[lordferdinand]

the song sounds like a boss battle...the images looks like "you win...perfect"!!!! 😀

[TheAeroplanocy]

I love the dog par!!, Good Job congrats :)

[NoWLBTV]

your forgot where you put the dog i buyed same dog as you

[cityofplant]

Idk why people saying mario is their childhood. They obviously didnt play metal slug when they were kids!

[chemicalspore]

awesome build. looks like a wiring nightmare

[francescogapito]

Hi, your work is excellent and marvellous. Could you share the project design and the measures of the MDF panels? Thank you a lot and lot of thumbs up for your job!

[xCARPx]

is the dog essential?
i don't have 1 so i have to buy 1.

[aman-mnkc]

Niiice! Add some super sai to get some scan lines.

[theswagnezone]

dog was most fundamental part. most forget. 10/10