Made this bartop arcade machine using my Ryobi hand and power tools. Houses a 24" PC monitor and a Raspberry Pi 3B+ running RetroPie OS. Made using 1/2" MDF, T-Molding and vinyl graphics. Buttons and joysticks were ordered as a USB-connected kit, access panels on the back and on the bottom for accessing the wiring using piano hinges. Overall cost was ~ $350 including the monitor, wood, buttons, vinyl, Raspberry Pi, SD card, etc. Was a joy to build (pun intended) and a Galaga of a fun time to play.
Made this bartop arcade machine using my Ryobi hand and power tools. Houses a 24" PC monitor and a Raspberry Pi 3B+ running RetroPie OS. Made using 1/2" MDF, T-Molding and vinyl graphics. Buttons and joysticks were ordered as a USB-connected kit, access panels on the back and on the bottom for accessing the wiring using piano hinges. Overall cost was ~ $350 including the monitor, wood, buttons, vinyl, Raspberry Pi, SD card, etc. Was a joy to build (pun intended) and a Galaga of a fun time to play.