Of course, not having time to do that, I instead created plans that they could follow to build it themselves DIY in their own garage. Later on I was challenged by a good friend of mine to build a smaller bartop arcade that could be used in smaller spaces.
Eventually I created YouTube arcade videos and the rest is history. This is the DIY arcade cabinet that started it all!
Some of the features include:. This was my follow-up to the full-size arcade. In fact, my bartop arcade sits in the conference room at my office. Some of the fantastic feature of this arcade plan include:. I finally did it! After many hundreds of emails and requests… I built the cocktail table arcade! Because it is now my favorite arcade of everything I have!
The glass top really makes it awesome. You should also check out the Cocktail Table Arcade build video. So I finally did it! A super cool slightly Mario themed version. Grab the t-molding and start applying it from the back. Hammer the t-molding in softly and along the edge.
When you get to a corner cut out a notch so the t-molding will bend nicely around the corner. When you get to an acute angle just make little slits and continue to hit into place. The reason for making this outline is to have a half inch lip all the way around the arcade.
This helps protect the arcade as well as making it easy to hide the ends of the width pieces. There will be other measurements based off this line; for example, it shows how long the inner pieces are going to be, just measure cross section to cross section and that will be the length of the piece.
Now screw in the brackets up to the white line all the way around, making sure that they are being spaced evenly throughout the arcade. Once you have the blocks cut out, screw them into place. Make sure you have more than one screw in every bracket.
It should end up looking simular to the example image when finished:. Once the sides are together, now is the time to cut out the remaining parts. Now measure the length of each white line and cut out that length, and then make it by 24" inches. Look at very top of the cabinet. Measure the length of the white line that was drawn earlier. To do this, just adjust the angle plate on the jigsaw and cut it just like before. There is an example below of a long strip being cut to several pieces.
Constructing: Now is the time to screw the pieces onto the sides using the braces. Here are some picture examples: I placed the screws from the outside going through the mdf into the brace. Make sure you pre-drill. Use glue if you feel like you need to, but the screws should be strong enough. Example of pilot and counter sink is shown: when one side done add the other side and screw it in. Your cabinet should now start to look like an empty arcade.
Drawer slides: When the drawer slides are place in make sure they do not get in the way of the drop drawer. You want to be able to shut your drawer.
Here some pictures of the drop drawer. I found two hinges that I liked, but lots of people like to use a piano hinge. I colored in the top of the drop drawer with some black paint and black sharpie. Button holes: You need to put some time into thinking how the button should be laid out. Some buttons that are needed are: a start button, a coin button, and others for various reasons. There will also need to be a hole for the joy sticks.
The same size hole I cut out for the buttons worked for me. The best thing to do is to draw on a piece of paper and physically place your hands were the buttons would be, to see how it feels. Here are some examples of layouts and I picture of mine: Installing the buttons: Simply push the button into place and the then screw the button into the nut on the other side.
Just like a normal bolt and nut. There are button schematic:. Button wiring: This might look overwhelming at first but it is in fact pretty easy.
Just take it step by step. There are two routes to having your buttons wired: 1. You can buy a ipac controller interface board, which will be a little pricy but it is a lot easier and has more buttons. You can buy two 14 input usb controllers and solder each connection.
Soldering up the button interface board: First you need some wire. I used speaker wire but you can use network cable, or regular wire. Take apart the usb controller so it looks like the image: This is very time consuming and requires a steady hand. But once you are done it feels good. To make sure the connection works go ahead and plug it into the computer.
The screen should look like captured image: When a connection is made it lights up red. If one of the directional buttons is being pushed the axes cross hair will go that direction in the picture above I was pressing left and down at the same time.
This allows the wires to be messed with and keeps the soldered joints from breaking off. Connecting the buttons: Once the game pads are tested and working. Steam Link lets you stream video games from your computer to the arcade cabinet. The design is sleek and boasts a wonderfully crafted controller area that comes with a pull-out tray. This tray would have pinball paddle buttons and cup holders. Customizations like these are why modern-day DIY arcade cabinet plans stand out.
This compact arcade cabinet is taller than it is wider. The topsides are supported by a higher piece of 1. Overall, there is plenty of paneling to be done, for the backside, controls, speakers, etc. Apart from the well-described construction phase, the images for the wiring connections should give you a fair idea of what is to be done.
How cool would it be if your outdoor bar counter had an arcade cabinet? There are 19 steps and the progression will be evident in each step you complete. The best part is when you prime the arcade cabinet.
This creates a much smoother surface for painting. Check out these DIY bar stool plans too! There are sketch ups, high-end tech alternatives, and even plenty of images in reel format to help you out. Why not reward employees with an in-office tabletop arcade gaming console?
This could definitely be a monotony-buster. No wonder it uses just a single sheet of plywood. It possesses all the traits a DIYer would like; stylish, affordable, and easy to build.
The sharp angles make it suitable for both, adults and children. The kids can stand and play while the adults can enjoy seated-play. The key attribute of this cabinet is its frontside pallet design. Some standouts include: 18 is a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles design; 8 is great if you want a small, minimalist build; 7 is a Nintendo-themed plan; and 14 is an amazing Zelda-styled cabinet.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest The gaming experience has evolved along with technology. You can carry most games in little consoles nowadays. But if you grew up loving arcade games or you are a fan of vintage gaming, you know how exciting it is to aggressively tug on the joystick and pound on the three-panel buttons on the machine.
Have you ever asked yourself if those three buttons are really enough? If your answer is yes, this little project is perfect for you. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Game consoles were never on the cheap side.
No matter what brand you go for, you are going to need to shell out some cash. But, if you are into scoring a classic arcade game experience, why not make it yourself? Not only will you have a healthy dose of nostalgia when you start playing on your homemade machine, you are also going to have a sense of achievement in creating it yourself.
There was a time when kids would save some of their lunch money so they could spend it on arcade games. Good news for you! You can actually make your own machine right inside the four walls of your home, or your garage may be smarter location. Once you get sick of gaming and want to spend some time outdoors with a more old-school pastime, check out our giant DIY Jenga plans!
Classic arcade games were popular for a reason. These machines have simple goals and are absolutely timeless. You maybe someone who wants to relive the past, or maybe you are a youngster who would just like to get a feel of vintage gaming.
This fun little project will teach you a thing or two about playing hide and seek with your arcade game cabinet and your wife or mom or maybe both.
We cannot deny that these contraptions are quite bulky, so if someone in your house does not agree of keeping a little game station in the living room, this plan is for you. You may think that an aesthetically pleasing game station is a far-fetched dream. This project is here to prove you wrong. For this idea to work you need to have access for a ShopBot.
The creator of this project has already provided the file that you need to make a stylish arcade game cabinet. Do you have some time and an undying love for vintage games? You may not be able to build a time machine when the arcade is the most popular form of entertainment, but you can create your own classic platform for timeless games.
You may have seen many arcade game cabinets, and one thing is for sure, they are quite massive and they could throw off the aesthetics of your house. Fret not, for there is a way to have a fun station without having to sacrifice a lot of space and some beauty points from your home. This retro-TV style game cabinet project is for you.
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