I built a Retro Arcade Machine from Old Pallets

Join me as I build a Retro Arcade Machine from a pile of Old Pallets I had laying around. See an overview of my design and build process, moving from rough planks to a fully functional arcade cabinet.

A submission for @DainerMade's #palletchallenge
Thanks for Watching!!!

If you want to make your own arcade machine, here are a few resources I used.

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[WoodenItBeGrand]

*Quick Update*
The 4/8 way joystick I used for this build is the Ultimarc Mag-Stik Plus with the Ball Top handle.
And links to the button layout (and other button layouts) are in the description.

Thanks to everyone for Watching! 🤩

[fabianologfatec]

From junk to treasure by the hands of a true artist!! What you did is pure art, man, I'm impressed!

[wooduniversity]

Excellent work! I have a name for your game room: Wooden Balls Arcade 🤣

[JemilMarcosTyC]

Sir, you've just inspired me to make mine... a couple of months ago I bought the joysticks, buttons and usb interfaces... I have a rbpi 3b and everything else, but lazyness got in the way. Now watching your enthusiasm I'm up to make it! Thanks for sharing, yours resulted in a beatiful cabinet.

[tehLilaQ]

Awesome project, love the look of the cabinet! Great job!

[RisteSekuloski]

Great Arcade. I just love the hand - made, rustic look to it. Very creative and great fun!

[alanmacleod]

Dude! This is insanely good! Not only the wood work but the video Edit! Well done and congrats!
Love it and can’t wait to see the next project

[jaekrieldgx]

Great Build! I too love the wood grain look and am planning on building one similar to yours, so it was a great help - had lots of great ideas. Thanks mate. Cheers!

[JohanlastZa]

See your awesome organised workshop makes me happy

[diyforknuckleheads]

Mate….what an entry!!! Brilliant… just brilliant. Well done Jamie 👍😁🇦🇺

[arcadesunday]

Excellent build. Amazing work, and tons of details.

[popixel]

I really love what you've done here. I never would have thought about using palets to make an arcade cabinet.

[JomasterTheSecond]

Bloody brilliant. I love how it's somehow both rustic and high-tech at the same time!

[apeman]

Oh man, this was so cool! I want to make my own arcade cabinet now!!

[danmanx]

You have such a gift! From trash pallets to a beautiful home arcade! Many happy games to you! Love the 8/4 way joystick!!

[Chadmanelantra]

Wow impressive! I love the way you recycled pallets into this arcade machine. The wood ball tops were a great idea.

[OilRacki]

That's amazing!!! Love this. I don't have the talent to build something like this, or the creativity/brain to design it, but it's still cool seeing this done by someone who does have all of that. Well done. Thanks for sharing all that info too.

[leniere]

I used to manage a small pre video game arcade in the 70s always great fun.
Great video, Cheers.

[fathogwoodworking]

Bloody amazing. What an entry. The standard of this completion is so high. Well done mate.

[tonyworkswood]

Excellent build, well thought out. Brings back memories. Good score that wax oil. Cheers Tony