How to build a custom pinball topper! @wayofthewrench
How to build a custom pinball topper!  @wayofthewrench
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode#42 Big Budget Virtual Pinball Cabinet Tutorial Series!

In this episode, I will teach you how to build an addition to your custom pinball topper and show you my creative process as it unfolds! Lot's of cool tips and stuff to learn! Sooo much pinball goodness!

I recommend watching the previous 2 videos as some steps are not shown in as much detail in this video as it is repeated.

For those of you who would like to build this topper and lightbox sign, the files/info/stl can be downloaded here:
Drive in theater:
patreon.com/posts/first-post-for-151768848
Starlight drive in sign/command line examples:
patreon.com/posts/lightbox-drive-152486247
If you build one, I'd love to see it on your vpin!
Snack Bar files:
patreon.com/posts/snack-bar-is-now-156314114?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Link to Bambu Labs' Maker Lab:
makerworld.com/en/makerlab?from=navbar

Link to the custom GIFs and Spreadsheet/video for E codes/command line examples:
youtube.com/watch?v=jdc8o5sIMbg

Here is the link to the Arnoz parts:
shop.arnoz.com/en/dude-s-cab/131-dude-s-cab-v1.html
shop.arnoz.com/en/accueil/149-bunny.html
shop.arnoz.com/fr/accessoires/81-la-nettoyeuse.html

Pinball cabinet flat pack: pinballcabinet.com

Think I'm doing a crazy good job and want to help fund my next cool project or help support the purchase of some new filming gear? Check out my Patreon where you can support the channel. patreon.com/WayoftheWrench

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If you would like to make my budget build vpin cabinet, here is a link to the free plans! sdssautomotive.wordpress.com/way-of-the-wrench If you design your own, I'd love to see it! Send pics/video to my DM on Instagram!

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Music:

Dead Cat Baunc3 - Electro/Dance - Royalty Free Music
youtube.com/watch?v=agtU9NtciZU

Heart Valve - Synthwave - Royalty Free Music
youtube.com/watch?v=jsvvhuMcVuI

Synthwave E - Royalty Free Music
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Intro Outro music is Synthwave D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNDvO... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...

Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment, inspiration, and educational use only. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines
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