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Title: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on May 17, 2008, 09:18:28 pm
This is a work in progress.

How to wire a control panel for beginners (courtesy of DeLuSioNaL29):
Wiring an Arcade Control Panel for Beginners (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSdH2w1SJN4#)

How to ground ("daisy chain") wiring for beginners (courtesy of DeLuSioNaL29):
Arcade Wiring (Grounding) for Beginners (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FABmvlXON44#)

How to get power to LEDs using computer's power supply (courtesy of DeLuSioNaL29):
Arcade Machine: Wiring LEDs to power supply (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_H5Zu83IJA#ws)

Arcade VGA2 - Info / Tutorial (courtesy of Epyx):
Part 1 ->
ArcadeVGA2 Review/Informational Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feiogy55iWw&feature=player_embedded#)

Part 2 ->
ArcadeVGA2 Review/Informational Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_57t6Lmstw&feature=player_embedded#)

Part 3 ->
ArcadeVGA2 Review/Informational Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkdh_U1cdGk&feature=player_embedded#)

How to install a marquee (courtesy of DeLuSioNaL29):
Installing an Arcade Marquee (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDW8ca-ESs#)

Discharging a Monitor (courtesy of p1899m from Youtube)
discharging 101 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX43sT0hMJk#)

Basic for Disconnection, tools for soldering, boards and caps (courtesy of p1899m from Youtube)
basics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUxT_upedkM#)

~ DeLuSioNaL


Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: vvipeout on May 19, 2008, 08:32:24 pm
this is just what i wanted thanks.
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Organic Jerk on July 20, 2008, 05:31:06 pm
Awesome videos, man

Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: snk on November 28, 2008, 09:55:39 pm
I'll do my own ad here and point out the videos I made on this topic:  ;D

MAME Arcade Cabinet How To - Part 1/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd9j6nGUCvU

MAME Arcade Cabinet How To - Part 2/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9iqsx1Rc8

Hope you like it !  :)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: ArcadeDunce on March 11, 2009, 12:16:16 am
Will have to check them out.  Unfortunatley, I cut the wires that go to the Speaker, Power Cord, Backlight and Power switch..I should have just left everything intact and replaced them with new parts when needed.  The wiring is going to be the most annoying thing to get done, I think. 
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: JediJonL on June 10, 2009, 12:34:35 pm
We just put up a web site with some arcade repair and building videos on it.
You can check it out at www.arcaderepairtips.com.
More videos coming soon!

Jon
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: battletoads on September 21, 2009, 02:38:55 pm
The Revision 3 show 'Systm' did a four part series on how to build a Mame cabinet.

http://revision3.com/systm/mamecase
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: ubermick on March 04, 2011, 02:25:18 pm
Well worth a look is Davey's thread in the woodworking section, which nicely illustrates putting the actual cabinet together from start to finish:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=103919.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=103919.0)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: csnow on May 27, 2012, 10:36:00 am
Considering I am a N00b and just bought two arcade machines to reconnect to my youth, this is perfect! 

Thank you
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: mytymaus007 on September 07, 2012, 09:19:30 pm
This post is great idea! i appreciate everyones contributions! Another thing it also takes away business from the snakes that sell plans on ebay! :lol Whats this worls coming to :timebomb:
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: chucklepie on October 22, 2012, 04:26:12 am
Hello,
It's duller than watching paint dry, and takes longer, but I've started a video showing the build of my arcade cabinet. I've done 5 parts so far - I've done from planning to the stage before painting.

http://www.youtube.com/user/NeilNegNeilNeg (http://www.youtube.com/user/NeilNegNeilNeg)

A word of warning, it's in broad north-eastern English so you (especially Americans) probably won't understand a word.
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Well Fed Games on October 22, 2012, 08:36:28 am
Hello,
It's duller than watching paint dry, and takes longer, but I've started a video showing the build of my arcade cabinet. I've done 5 parts so far - I've done from planning to the stage before painting.

http://www.youtube.com/user/NeilNegNeilNeg (http://www.youtube.com/user/NeilNegNeilNeg)

A word of warning, it's in broad north-eastern English so you (especially Americans) probably won't understand a word.

Great videos, looks like a very cool cab. I think your speaking voice is easy to understand, and makes it more interesting.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: chucklepie on October 22, 2012, 09:17:05 am
Cheers. Part 5 is about the only interesting bit as the previous 4 were done after I'd started. Next one you really will be watching paint dry as it's the start of the paint job.
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: awarner on December 12, 2012, 03:58:11 pm
I did a video series on building a Vector MAME cabinet with a ZVG card.  Maybe it will help a few people...

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL51665B28C8D84DA5&feature=g-crec-u (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL51665B28C8D84DA5&feature=g-crec-u)

Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: mcseforsale on December 13, 2012, 11:22:41 pm
I have 4 or 5 vids on my build thread for The Blue Pill...   :applaud:

1.) cheap marquee retainer
b.) CP and CP-box mounting with pocket hinges
9) using a zip-tie as a strong cable-relief mechanism
IV) Using a 10A relay for powering 2 separate circuits in the cab.

You may link at will:

http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/VIDEOS/ (http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/VIDEOS/)

AJ
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Starfallplay on February 13, 2013, 10:29:24 pm
Thanks for making this video, I love it very practical video help me a lot. I wanting to make arcade with coin slot.
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Ond on February 14, 2013, 05:56:21 pm
My video on painting and finishing to a mirror finish:

Click HERE (https://vimeo.com/288829749) to watch.
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Ben1981 on February 27, 2013, 06:39:33 am
very informative, looking forward to the next part!
Cheers,
Ben
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Ond on February 27, 2013, 07:52:37 pm
very informative, looking forward to the next part!
Cheers,
Ben

Edit 9/9/2018 to a working link.

Thanks Ben,

unfortunately I seem to have reached my allowable limit for embedded video links on BYOAC but you can find the rest of these videos on my project page:

Click HERE (https://vimeo.com/288829749) to watch.

Can someone please tell me how I can reset/extend my embedding limit??
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: saint on October 01, 2014, 09:44:36 pm
very informative, looking forward to the next part!
Cheers,
Ben

Thanks Ben,

unfortunately I seem to have reached my allowable limit for embedded video links on BYOAC but you can find the rest of these videos on my project page:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,88912.40.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,88912.40.html)

Can someone please tell me how I can reset/extend my embedding limit??

Is over 1.5 years a record? Embedding limit raised. It's a per post/per-page limit, not per user
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Ond on October 01, 2014, 10:25:17 pm

Is over 1.5 years a record? Embedding limit raised. It's a per post/per-page limit, not per user

Well its about time!!  Heh, kidding of course. Nice one, I've always wondered about that, seems some more videos from me are in order then  ;D

 :cheers:

Ond
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: copyimitation on July 31, 2015, 08:21:49 am
Here is my video on how to install europen hinges on a control panel. I plan on having more videos in the near future so subscribe! I will have videos on bondo, how to wire a test switch, art removal, putting on art, and many more!!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1lUaftcuc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1lUaftcuc4)
Title: How to install a Test Switch
Post by: copyimitation on August 07, 2015, 11:32:35 am
How to install a test switch in your arcade. This is very useful if you have a multicade board so that you can adjust the dip switches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBTBqBAvdFM&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBTBqBAvdFM&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: krussel on May 15, 2016, 07:59:28 am


I recently finished my own Mame bartop arcade machine.  I made video’s of the whole process on a weekly basis and put them on Youtube.  As this was my first build I wanted to show any mistakes that I would make, and I certainly did.  It was a very honest build.

There are over 20 video’s on my YT channel and I will link it below as it may be of interest and help to others building their own cabinet.   Please feel free to comment on any of the video’s and I will always reply.
Cheers

Fred in the shed.  :applaud:

Playlist.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26R2EonyEzyl2xDrPhEe4degGCWZlsYl (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26R2EonyEzyl2xDrPhEe4degGCWZlsYl)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Aceldamor on May 16, 2016, 01:14:24 pm
Okay..this is a nice gathering of intel on various pieces of the hobby..good on ya Del for starting it. :cheers:
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 07, 2016, 11:34:14 am
This need updating for sure.  I will work on making more "how to" videos it once it gets colder outside.  :-)

DeL
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: simbamame on November 11, 2018, 09:40:45 am
yep here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGgOBogVAbY&t=130s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGgOBogVAbY&t=130s)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: FETTABUBA on February 03, 2020, 05:07:39 am
Check out Maverick's Arcade on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQosbJTKWjhxNEYpIXSp4Q

He has videos for all aspects of building from scratch
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Phreakwars on January 14, 2021, 10:18:09 pm
Arcade 1Up cabinet conversions for dummies and cheapskates

Part 1
In part 1, I discuss finding the correct LVDS converter board, and how to make the most of a stock control panel if you want to modify it over buying a new one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEPVir-ADqA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEPVir-ADqA)

Part 2
In part 2, I discuss a simple method for plugging in buttons on an encoder, and how to swap out the stock joystick without drilling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ5gjULPn4c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ5gjULPn4c)

Part 3
In part 3, I discuss how to get sound without an amplifier, and how to run your entire arcade with just 1 power supply.
Parts used are listed in the description below the video on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDJ76u-xRdk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDJ76u-xRdk)

Part 4
In part 4, I go over some basic wiring to put an on/off switch on your cab.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkEE6Q8Higk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkEE6Q8Higk)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Phreakwars on January 16, 2021, 10:43:18 pm
Illuminated Concave Arcade Button Hack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE16uSY8TWQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE16uSY8TWQ)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Phreakwars on April 25, 2021, 03:59:01 am
Arcade1Up cabinet conversions for dummies and cheapskates Part 5

In part 5, I talk about finding better PC hardware then using a Raspberry Pi that is compatible with your Arcade1Up countercade, partycade, and regular size 3/4 cab. I also discuss BIOS changes you will want to make


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilXD_xeNuwI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilXD_xeNuwI)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Titchgamer on April 25, 2021, 05:26:38 am
I did a beginners guide to fault finding and PSU testing a while ago you can add to your list if you want:
https://youtu.be/54AT2_8CHnU
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Phreakwars on May 27, 2021, 02:04:44 am

Arcade1Up Countercade PC MOD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2_-EgHD56s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2_-EgHD56s)
Title: Re: Are there "How to Videos" on arcade building?
Post by: Pittyh on October 27, 2023, 09:18:39 am
Way of the wrench makes some good videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjo56X041Zw&list=PLrqlHbqP7FIMPk8WVt1MM_YzAS2Pkombk