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This instructable will show you how I made my very own standalone retro arcade machine!
This is the easy man's way.
Features:
Hundreds of games
Many different consoles
Arcade controls
Easy!
 
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Step 1: Materials and Preparation

List of materials:
(3) 2'x4' Perf board
(1) Computer Monitor
(1) Old computer or laptop
(1) Sheet of Plexiglass
(1) Piano hinge
(2) Regular hinge
(1) Extension Strips
(1) Arcade USB Joystick

Other materials:
Paint
Screws
Nails
Magnetic door stop
Fans & Cold Cathodes
Old computer speakers
Nuts/Bolts
2x4 boards


Tools:
Drill
Screwdriver
Hammer
Saw
Soldering iron
WhatULive4 says: Jan 5, 2012. 9:56 PM
How did you cut your vinyl? I'd like to redo mine eventually. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Genuine-NES-Bartop/
Shadown92 (author) says: Apr 29, 2012. 11:07 PM
I work at a place that cuts vinyl
xanxor says: Jan 5, 2012. 10:40 AM
Genius.
technology guy says: Jan 3, 2012. 11:35 PM
I would like to make one my self
Grissini says: Jan 1, 2012. 7:31 PM
Awesome Sauce!!!
Really cool case and great Instructable.
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