DIY: Arcade Machine Gaming Bartop

Homemade custom retro arcade machine cabinet with sliding keyboard

PC specs:
- Amd 5600x processor, rx470 graphic card: 32 gigas ram, 250 gb SSD, ASUS ROG Strix B550 motherboard, full hd 24" monitor
- Pc running batocera and windows on dual boot
- High performance retro arcade rom and emulators
- Sliding hidden keyboard for easy access
- 75 cm height, 62 Width and 54 depth
- 10mm plywood, Carbon Fiber Vinyl

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Music list:
Egzod & Maestro Chives - Royalty (Don Diablo Remix)
Jim Yosef - Samurai
Kozah - Cali4nia
VOLT VISION, BRIGHTDVWN - Hide Your Heart
Kozah - Paradox
Alan Walker - Dreamer
Max Brhon - Redemption
1$K1 - GODSLAYER
Slowboy, Rizó & NØCTRIS - Sold Dreams

(Zero Delay Arcade DIY kit Arcade parts Bundles 2* sanwa Joystick 2* 5V led Push Button 2* USB to PC / Raspberry Pi Board
4 Ports HUB USB 3.0 HUB 5Gbps High Speed Splitter 2.0 HUB OTG Adapter For PC Computer Accessories Laptop Macbook Pro
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[DTeK]

Parts list:
Music list and other infos about this project in the video´s description, thank you for watching :)

[geraldford]

Single best cab build video for regular guy diy I've seen to date.
No expensive elaborate tools or cutting techniques. Just hand tools and a few specialty drill bits, low cost and easy to obtain, use and store.

[lamusicademorfeo]

I had always dreamed of building my own arcade, but the tutorials I found on YouTube seemed impossible to me, but your carpentry techniques seem easy to follow because you perfectly show all the details in the video, thank you very much for sharing so much work !. Definitely thanks to your video I will be able to start my project.

[TurtleManOfficial]

23 minutes of happiness and admiration. Thank you! 🕹️♥️

[Fernandeskonsam]

Feeling nostalgic!!
Seeing this took me back to the days when arcade was at the peak of gaming !!
Love it ❤❤❤ .
Every 90s guys love to have one of those back then .

[adamzikryclt]

I watch a lot of DIY arcade and this is one of the best simple ones. I also like it black where it contrasts with the game you're playing. Good job!

[retroconsole_]

The good thing about doing it yourself is that you get the gratification of your accomplishment, plus you can sell it and make extra cash. The possibilities are endless since the retro gaming scene is growing fast.

[RisteSekuloski]

What an amazing project! Bit of a overkill with the processing power, but if you had mainboard and video card sitting around, it is a waste not to use them. Some very elegant solutions in your build (retractable keyboard is a very nice touch). Loved it!

[ShawnSoth]

My wrist hurts watching you build this awesomeness counter acade. You did an amazing job.

[MahbubMishima]

The quality of your works is a reflection of determination😊

[diegopdl.gaming]

Excellent! Just a recommendation: both lower coolers should take in air and the upper coolers should take out air. By convection, hot air remains at the top. In this way you improve the temperature of the hardware. Greetings!

[namtech]

Very nice build, took your time to line things up and get it all sorted. Cable management is super good. Your airflow could be better, but then you will have to look at alternative mounting points, just keep it as it. Love it man.

[geraldford]

As others mentioned, I agree that a tracball in the center, lower center or side should be a standard feature, to handle trac and dial/paddle games, plus use as mouse for computer ui.
You got it right re top row of white buttons, add a few more to handle l, r mouse buttons and windows keys, f keys and most used menu, ui keys for retropie, emuelec, emustation, mame, etc. With labels for functions under botton tops, ie Sekect, Back, Setup, etc.
If you do vpin games, side mounted buttons for flippers.

[MotownBatman]

Holy Crap; That Score/Drill bit is Awesome!

[retroconsole_]

This is one of those people who did bartop arcades with a few easy-to-get tools they got at Home Depot and Amazon, without the needs of expensive tools.

[hisyiken]

nice build man. i never thought people will do this in my entire life but you already done it. i hope one day some IT company will use your idea and sell it to people who looking pc and retro games in same time.

[SP]

never seen a keyboard tray like this, this is actually smart

[michaelkaercher]

Nice Build. A couple of years back I did build a similar one for my kids and for me which resides in our home cinema. It is different but I could recognize several steps I did as well. Great job.

[AJerseyJohnnyEntertainment]

Great job brother. I would have went with 6 button layouts and added a trackball instead of the 8 button, but it's all what makes you happy. You do have room to add one of those mini trackballs if you wanted to.

[BipedBD]

Excellent build. My only critique would be making the IO more accessible from the outside just in case you could want to connect another controller or two for more players, or feed the output to a bigger screen. I can't deny the appeal of an old school self-contained arcade machine, though.