My Retromash Raspberry Pi MAME build

[retromash]

Hi guys,

I've always wanted to build my own MAME cabinet and I recently managed to do just that. I've documented the whole process at the blog posts below if you're interested. And here's some pics and a short 1min video too. In a nutshell, I went for a slightly modified Williams cab silhouette and built it all myself using a CRT TV and a Raspberry Pi.

I got some huge help from this forum, so I want to say a massive thank you for the awesome support you guys give. In particular 'muddymusic' (I don't know how to link to someone) who saved my life with the vinyl artwork.

If the embed doesn't work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl0FW4VvbNM

Part 1 - http://retromash.com/2015/01/02/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-1/
Part 2 - Decisions - http://retromash.com/2016/01/23/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-2-decisions/
Part 3 - Cabinet Design - http://retromash.com/2016/02/09/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-3-cabinet-design/
Part 4 - Control Panel Plans - http://retromash.com/2016/02/13/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-4-control-panel-plans/
Part 5 - Initial Questions and Concerns - http://retromash.com/2016/02/17/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-5-initial-questions-and-concerns/
Part 6 - Online Resources - http://retromash.com/2016/03/09/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-6-online-resources/
Part 7 - Cabinet Plans - http://retromash.com/2016/05/01/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-7-cabinet-plans/
Part 8 - Buying and Cutting the Wood - http://retromash.com/2016/05/02/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-8-buying-and-cutting-the-wood/
Part 9 - Tools and Materials - http://retromash.com/2016/05/03/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-9-tools-and-materials/
Part 10 - Building the Cabinet - http://retromash.com/2016/05/04/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-10-building-the-cabinet/
Part 11 - Building the Control Panel - http://retromash.com/2016/05/05/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-11-building-the-control-panel/
Part 12 - Sanding and Painting - http://retromash.com/2016/05/06/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-12-sanding-and-painting/
Part 13 - The Coin Door - http://retromash.com/2016/05/07/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-13-the-coin-door/
Part 14 - Artwork - http://retromash.com/2016/05/09/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-14-artwork/
Part 15 - Printing and Applying the Vinyl - http://retromash.com/2016/05/25/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-15-printing-and-applying-the-vinyl/
Part 16 - Adding all the T-moulding - http://retromash.com/2016/05/26/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-16-adding-all-the-t-moulding/
Part 17 - The TV Monitor - http://retromash.com/2016/05/27/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-17-the-tv-monitor/
Part 18 - Making the Bezel - http://retromash.com/2016/05/27/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-18-making-the-bezel/
Part 19 - The Marquee - http://retromash.com/2016/05/28/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-19-the-marquee/
Part 20 - Installing the Electronics - http://retromash.com/2016/05/29/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-20-installing-the-electronics/
Part 21 - Setting up MAME - http://retromash.com/2016/05/30/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-21-setting-up-mame/
Part 22 - Issues to Watch Out For - http://retromash.com/2016/05/31/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-22-issues-to-watch-out-for/
Part 23 - The Finished Cabinet - http://retromash.com/2016/06/01/building-a-home-arcade-machine-part-23-the-finished-cabinet/

I'd love to hear what you think.

Thanks

Mikey

Hurray Banana2016-07-17 07:48:24

 

[big10p]

I love that cab design. Great job!

 

[muddymusic]

Great to see it all finished, I'm glad I could help out

You've done a great write up on the whole process, I've only read a few segment so far but I'll read the rest later.

 

[andrewsm]

Really impressive tbh! Never guessed a normal TV was inside at first plus all running off a Pi!

 

[Shinydaz]

Well done, alot of effort, I like the control panel design.

 

[Mancunianlee]

This is great, love the artwork.

 

[Hurray Banana]

Fixed the embedded video for you, When embedding video just put the video ID string (in this case) fl0FW4VvbNM. between the [tube] tags or in the video url box on the popup

Nice cab by the way

 

[retromash]

Thanks a lot!

 

[Mr20to5]

Looks great. I do like scratch builds as I think they have a genuine place in getting people playing great retro games on an 'arcade cab' in a way that fits their needs, skills, etc.

I'm stuck at work and the internet filters won't let me read your blog posts but I'll check them out at home.

Good work.

 

[tizer001]

What a fantastic write up of your cabinet build. It looks amazing.

 

[silverfox0786]

that cab reminds me of a robotron

pretty cool

 

[Rich]

I've got that Zoids Gorilla in the loft!

Great looking cab there.

R

 

[retromash]

I've got that Zoids Gorilla in the loft!

R

Thanks.

You've got the Zoids Gorilla in your loft? Is it in good nick? Boxed even? Are you keeping it in your loft or perhaps thinking of selling it one day? (Gorillas need to be out in the wild ;-). It's on my holy grail list of items I'd love to get my hands on again.