DIY Coffee Table with Hidden 4-Player Arcade Machine. (Part 2 of 2)

Part 1 here:    • DIY Coffee table... that hides an ARC...  

I wanted to build a retro gaming/arcade set up, but didn't really have any space for it. So I built this coffee table that converts into an arcade machine. Retro gaming hidden inside a functional piece of furniture that doesn't look like it's hiding a retro gaming setup.

The TV, arcade controller deck, and speakers are all hidden inside the table when not in use. It can be powered by plugging into a standard wall outlet, but I didn't like the idea of the wire lying around on the floor, so I made it so it can be powered by a couple of Ryobi 18V batteries as well (the same ones used in their power tools).

The arcade runs off a Raspberry Pi 400 with Batocera installed. Batocera is a retro gaming OS, similar to RetroPie. While RetroPie is more popular, I find the performance of Batocera to be much better than RetroPie.

Full write-up will be available on my site (when I eventually get around to it...): https://fpawesome.com/

Items used in this vid:

Arcade stuff:
Arcade buttons and joystick kit: https://amzn.to/3L9DrH7
Raspberry Pi 400: https://amzn.to/3UKvriH
Govee LED lightstrips: https://amzn.to/42lLE0L

Table:
Stain (greystone): https://amzn.to/3KLaZtz
Satin water-based topcoat: https://amzn.to/3op3kd6
Legs: https://amzn.to/41EY8QF
Front latch: https://amzn.to/43SAqSX
Side handles: https://amzn.to/3A6ZeZr

Electronics:
Temperature controlled fans: https://amzn.to/42maNZj
Power supply: https://amzn.to/3mEORJk
HDMI panel mount: https://amzn.to/3A7lxyi
Step-down power converter (USB): https://amzn.to/41jawGe
USB hub: https://amzn.to/43CRnR4
1FT HDMI cable: https://amzn.to/40eLDtN
Battery contact springs: https://amzn.to/3KBRnIk

Misc:
Black acrylic paint pens: https://amzn.to/3ojCfYL
Steelstik epoxy putty: https://amzn.to/40fFbTo
Portable drill guide: https://amzn.to/3KKi7qf

Links:
Controller button layouts: https://www.slagcoin.com/joystick/lay...

Free 3D design software/tools:
https://www.tinkercad.com
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fus... (Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups)

3D printed files:
Ryobi dual battery mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:295...
Raspberry Pi 400 holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:533...

The real MVP:
   / @markrober  

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Taking apart TV
01:22 Working on new TV housing/frame
02:07 Sanding/priming/painting
02:45 Applying vinyl decal to arcade controller
03:30 Cutting/trimming vinyl (and fixing chipped off paint)
04:12 Putting together arcade controller
05:15 Finishing new TV housing/frame and electronics (top of table)
07:13 Finishing table bottom (attaching floor, table legs and side handles)
07:37 Installing piano hinge
07:53 Shouryuken!
08:25 Installing gas struts/springs (didn't end up using them)
08:42 Mounting Raspberry Pi 400 into arcade controller
09:53 Hadoken!
10:10 Power and supply and battery
11:56 Sick montage bro
13:24 Installing butterfly latches
13:52 Spring hinge supports (to replace gas springs)
14:18 Finished product demo and walkthrough


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#diy
#arcade
#retrogaming