I built a Retro Arcade Machine from Old Pallets

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! 🤩

From junk to clutter you'll never interact with and will make your family hate you once you're gone for making it their problem now.

Amazing video sir

This is absolutely incredible. I want to build mine based off of yours, because I love the rustic look. My idea is to make it 4 player (8 buttongs for each) and instead of a coin collector, I want to put in a mini fridge. I want to add a tracker ball and possibly 2 light guns as well. I haven't been able to read through all your comments, but do you by any chance have blueprints/plans on how you built this. Would love general dimensions. Maybe this can be your next inspiration ;)

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

awesome

This is amazing!

I Loved your work on this arcade.

Excellent work! God bless you and yours praying for you

price per unit?? worldwide shipping??

Great videos Jamie. Hope to see more.

That edge banding was unexpected. Nice work 👍

4 way to 8 way switch.... so sick

Mate, this is an absolute work of art 😍 have you considered making them to sell? There's quite a few people in Aus/NZ gamers FB gaming group intrrested in retro gaming

Nothing greater than stumbling across a gem of a channel!❤

parabens ficou lindo este arcade ,nota 10.

Thats how you use pallet wood you don't repurpose pallets. you have zero clue where most have been whats been transported on them from hazardous waste to food either way buy wood

cool

Can I have 2 tins of that hardwax oil lol

I’m curious what monitor you used?

in the process of building my own, but in MDF, the black on the acrylic for the screen is so smart!

Just wonderfull 😊

I would love to have a carpentry to try this :(

very good build thanks

laughs in pakistani arcade culture

CRT please ! or at least scanline effects

Awesome work ❤

That was cool!

beautiful.

Excellent build. Amazing work, and tons of details.

Nice upcycle Project!

I built a bartop arcade cabinet a few years ago. Its certainly a great project for anyone wanting something a little challenging but not too challenging. Most of the workworking is fairly easy to do, no need for fancy joints and the kits with buttons and joysticks make the electronics not too hard even for the novice. Other than that everyone has different ideas on what to add etc. I love the keyboard idea, but i opted to put USB ports on the front of mine to attach a keyboard/mouse or attach other controllers. Hopefully people who watch the video will give it ago. You really don't need plans, just grab some butcher paper and draw up a side panel design on it cut one, then trace it to cut the other side panel. Also watch excellent videos like this one :0-)

This looks amazing. I want to try and make this so bad. I love the wood pallet idea. By any chance are you able to share your plans or measurements? I like to build things, but like to follow a plan. I want to try and make it a 4 player console though. Again, well done.

Wow

Dude, what a great job you've done! I really enjoyed to watch the video and the whole process! Congrats on that, it looks fabulous!

Screen size? diagonal size? Ever used an Aussie Pallet Buster pallet stripper? An AI tool with a floating foot. Pulls nails straight.

I didn't know you could have 4 way and 8 way sticks.

This video joins both woodworking and retro gaming hobbies of mine. Fantastic job. Love how you fabricated it all.

I built a MAME cocktail cabinet 23 years ago with the help of may father-in-law. He taught me a lot about the process.

This makes me want to build a super slim 2 player stand up cab. Electronics are so small these days that the control panel is the widest item.

this channel is so high quality. i crave more pallet videos

Awesome, i know what it's like as i built a Virtual Pinball Cab. Great Cab.

That is brilliant!

Good Job!!

Truly amazing 👏

Fantastic

It's amazing to enjoy how you share your extraordinary knowledge and experience with us. It was an amazing video. Well done. Regards from Dubai :)

Such a good watch!

Absolutely awesome video and awesome work. You did a good thing

Rough as a badger tadger but i love it!

This build was outstanding!