Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I built a fully functional desktop arcade machine powered by a Raspberry Pi 4 and RetroPie. It features a 10-inch touchscreen, real arcade controls and a custom plywood enclosure that I designed, printed and laser-cut using the xTool M2. In this video, I’ll show you the complete build from designing and making the enclosure to installing the electronics and getting RetroPie up and running.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Visit my blog for the project write-up & to download the enclosure files - the-diy-life.com/build-a-desktop-arcade-machine-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-retropie
PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 4 - amzn.to/45K08uG
32GB MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3RE9jK1
Sunfounder 10" Touch Display For Raspberry Pi -amzn.to/3RB6kC9
Arcade Controller Set (One I Used From AliExpress) - aliexpress.com/item/1005007419730355.html
Arcade Controller Set (Similar One From Amazon) - amzn.to/3RZZNRk
Pi 4 Aluminium Heatsink - amzn.to/4wK8kHg
40mm 5V PWM Fan - amzn.to/4hk1yn0
10 Sheets of 3mm Plywood (400mm x 300mm) - amzn.to/4q5GxyD
8 x M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3TF6vNj
4 x M5x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3TH77SA
4 x M5 Nuts - amzn.to/4zil61A
Barrel Jack Extension (Similar To What I Made) - amzn.to/4xqOXmK
Ethernet Extension Cable - amzn.to/4bvLyKP
Wood Glue - amzn.to/3RB6A45
Stick-On Rubber Feet - amzn.to/4xqqH3R
Tools & Equipment Used
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
USB C Screwdriver - amzn.to/4bvgye2
Amazon:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - amzn.to/4gaN5Jw
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - amzn.to/4uUybKR
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - amzn.to/4eIJUGj
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
I built a fully functional desktop arcade machine powered by a Raspberry Pi 4 and RetroPie. It features a 10-inch touchscreen, real arcade controls and a custom plywood enclosure that I designed, printed and laser-cut using the xTool M2. In this video, I’ll show you the complete build from designing and making the enclosure to installing the electronics and getting RetroPie up and running.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Visit my blog for the project write-up & to download the enclosure files - the-diy-life.com/build-a-desktop-arcade-machine-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-retropie
PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 4 - amzn.to/45K08uG
32GB MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3RE9jK1
Sunfounder 10" Touch Display For Raspberry Pi -amzn.to/3RB6kC9
Arcade Controller Set (One I Used From AliExpress) - aliexpress.com/item/1005007419730355.html
Arcade Controller Set (Similar One From Amazon) - amzn.to/3RZZNRk
Pi 4 Aluminium Heatsink - amzn.to/4wK8kHg
40mm 5V PWM Fan - amzn.to/4hk1yn0
10 Sheets of 3mm Plywood (400mm x 300mm) - amzn.to/4q5GxyD
8 x M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3TF6vNj
4 x M5x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3TH77SA
4 x M5 Nuts - amzn.to/4zil61A
Barrel Jack Extension (Similar To What I Made) - amzn.to/4xqOXmK
Ethernet Extension Cable - amzn.to/4bvLyKP
Wood Glue - amzn.to/3RB6A45
Stick-On Rubber Feet - amzn.to/4xqqH3R
Tools & Equipment Used
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
USB C Screwdriver - amzn.to/4bvgye2
Amazon:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - amzn.to/4gaN5Jw
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - amzn.to/4uUybKR
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - amzn.to/4eIJUGj
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
