DIY Arcade Machine Build CG-RTist 2022-01-30 | This is my attempt to make a full-size Stand-Up Arcade Machine. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a comment or head over to my Instagram, @CGRTistInformationWe_build_stuff - youtube.com/c/WeBuildStuffGeekPub - youtube.com/c/TheGeekPubThe Smuggler's Room - youtube.com/c/TheSmugglersRoomMusicArtlistTrack 1 - Sprint by Electric ElementsArtist - AGustinTrack 2 - Juno by Brussels TapesArtist - OtnoI use an application for PC named LaunchBox and Big Box for the emulation.launchbox-app.com**You'll have to find your own Roms** Do a search for "Safe sites to get Roms".PartsArcade Template, Arcade Controller Kit, and Coin DoorGeekPub Store - thegeekpub.com/product-category/arcade-component-kitsTrackball - amzn.to/3GZyuvGArcade Marquee - gameongrafix.comOval Balltop Handles - amzn.to/3GQitbv (Optional) I like these better than the Gum Ball-style version that comes in the Kit that GeekPub sells.T-Molding - 3/4" wide - amzn.to/3FKggwXPCB Mounting Feet - amzn.to/3FNfZsYFosi Audio Receiver - amzn.to/3Agmsf8Controller Holder Wall Mount - amzn.to/3fG5hdkRocker Switch Power Socket - amzn.to/3KvV7KsI used a refurbished Dell PC purchased from Microcenter.Get yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can also get some USB controllers for certain emulators, like NES, Sega, etc.Wireless Network Card for that PC - amzn.to/32gfo5s27" Monitor (Model is not important. But get one that has a very little bezelI found one at Costco. Amazon only has renewed versions of this monitor - amzn.to/3KxuG76Speakers are some old ones that I found in my various "Boxes of Tech Junk".I took an old surge protector apart and attached it to the, above rocker switch power socketCabinet Lock - amzn.to/3fEZftAPlexi-glass and MDF were purchased from various Home Improvement retailersFurniture Levelers - amzn.to/3tEMWpkFlashing LED - evandesigns.com/products/flashing-leds-for-hobbiesPower Adapter and Barrel connector - evandesigns.com/products/3-volt-adapter-transformer?_pos=1&_sid=5ce5a6d23&_ss=r&variant=6807227990064Tools Ryobi Nail Gun - amzn.to/3ArRNeEWhiteside Slotting Cutter 1/16" 3-Win - t-molding.com/whiteside-slot-cutter-6700a.htmlYou'll need an Arbor for this as well! - t-molding.com/installation-tools.htmlSelf-Adjusting Wire Stripper - amzn.to/3KrOlW5Male and Female Spade Quick Connectors - amzn.to/33ESe9zThe Crafty SideRub n' Buff - amzn.to/3IqTR9x Handy Art Student Acrylic Paint 16oz (Black) - amzn.to/3Agx9hAHandy Art Student Acrylic Paint 16oz (Raw Umber) - amzn.to/3o5oFVZStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
DIY Vewlix-Style Arcade Cabinet - Part Two CG-RTist 2024-05-20 | In part two, I prep, prime and paint the DIY Vewlix Arcade cabinet.I also added electronics and decals.Setup Blocks - https://a.co/d/2G002MSVariable Speed Detailing File Sander - https://a.co/d/3ki7oAXBenchtop Planer - https://a.co/d/8bbn2wCCNC - i2rcnc.com/products/i2rcnc-w-42-3hpCarbide Spiral Router Bit - https://a.co/d/6R4SoelDeep Reach Marker - https://a.co/d/0Qs9FEfScrews - https://a.co/d/bwbRFpA (You can find these locally in the Big Box Home improvement stores.Controllers and Buttons Kit - https://a.co/d/2L7zqST USB Powered 120mm Fan - https://a.co/d/7vbCEdvAudio Kit for Arcade Cabinets - https://a.co/d/5MGNL9g 32" Monitor - https://a.co/d/3MJDXpwYou can use any PC or Raspberry Pi to emulate your games.Paint ColorsBIN Advanced Synthetic Shellac Primer - https://a.co/d/b1PpaQ9Blue - Behr PM1-6 Express Blue M500-6DYellow - Behr YP5-5 Buzz-In P300-6DAcrylic Paint ColorsBurnt SiennaQuinacridone Burnt OrangeRaw SiennaTesters – Enamel Paint Marker – Silver 2546Music and Songs UsedI Don't Want to Set The World on Fire, Epic Editionyoutu.be/cmAUPgPJak4?si=tpzyFdQZDA0d3I1bMusic Channel - youtube.com/@BalticHouseOrchestraepidemicsound.comES_Internal Validation - Sarah, the IllstrumentalistBy the way, the decals were created using various images from the Internet and then arranged in Photoshop and Illustrator.Special thanks to the fine folks at Office Max Store# 6370 in Crystal Lake, IL.and the fine folks at the FedEx Store in Algonquin, IL. for assisting with the decal printouts.
DIY Vewlix-Style Arcade Cabinet - Part One CG-RTist 2024-04-08 | In this episode, I build yet another arcade machine.This time, I built a Vewlix-style design. The original design was made by a Japanese company named Taito. This Candy Cab is designed for players to sit down and enjoy playing rather than the standard style of arcade I'm used to.I tried to list everything used in this video aside from 3/4" MDF. LOLMy Etsy Store - etsy.com/shop/WoodenFXCreations?ref=l2-about-shopnameBecause I didn't have enough tools for this build, I just grabbed what I needed from my arsenal. Keep in mind that this collection of tools took years to gather.That warm beige cote that I was wearing: knoxfr.comTools Used:Dewalt Cordless Circular Saw - https://a.co/d/6Jxd4PTWEN - Track Saw - https://a.co/d/9TwHlXlWEN - Track Saw Tracks - https://a.co/d/1JoNceIWEN - Track Saw Track Clamps - https://a.co/d/djC2JraDewalt Cordless Drill - https://a.co/d/b8zmfVhDewalt Table Saw - https://a.co/d/gfGsQuWDewalt Plung Router - https://a.co/d/8jebNrERidgid Palm Router - homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-5-5-Amp-Compact-Fixed-Base-Corded-Router-R24012/100337039Ryobi Right Angle Drill - homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-3-8-in-Right-Angle-Drill-Tool-Only-P241/100342144Ryobi Cordless Sander - https://a.co/d/cuOxBucRyobi Nail Gun - homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-18-Gauge-Cordless-AirStrike-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P321/315855110Kobalt Router Table - lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Fixed-Corded-Router-with-Table-Included/1000318615?idProductFound=false&idExtracted=falsePlxiglass Jigsaw Blades - homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-3-5-8-in-x-13-TPI-Plexiglass-Bi-Metal-Jigsaw-Blade-5-Pack-DJT102BF5/313114956Irwin 1 1/8" Spade Bit - https://a.co/d/5fc8kf64" Hole Bit - lowes.com/pd/LENOX-LNX-4-in-Non-Arbored-Hole-Saw/1003018192Mr. Pen - Compass - https://a.co/d/9dznVT9Digital Angle Finder - homedepot.com/p/Husky-Digital-5-in-Angle-Finder-822H/306093322Forster Bit Set - https://a.co/d/6Vqce6bFreud Chamfer Router Bit - https://a.co/d/6lZ7HRPSelf-Centering Drill Bit Set - https://a.co/d/8mX9EfBFlush Trim Bit Set - https://a.co/d/fJ7meTwCounter-Sink Bits - https://a.co/d/5zJ1zTTSetup Block Hight Guage Set - https://a.co/d/0xeu2R1Corner Clamp - https://a.co/d/39fdGWlCNC - i2r W.42 - i2rcnc.com/products/i2rcnc-w-42-3hpFor CNC work, go to sendcutsend.comMusic:epidemicsound.comTracks - Night Staker by Wave Saver Midnight Rider by The Big Let Down
SciFi Door Makeover Short CG-RTist 2023-02-19 | I made a cover that will convert my average door into a SciFi-looking, "In-Universe, Door!
Arcade Machine Plug Swap Short CG-RTist 2023-02-18 | Since I'm not very good at soldering, I decided to go the easy route!
A slight change in the Media Room CG-RTist 2022-09-13 | I've made a slight change to the area next to the main screen. This is what happens after visiting the Room Builders Facebook group. So much inspiration there!Music provided by YouTube ausio library.
R2 Build Progress - Part 1 CG-RTist 2022-08-18 | Children At Midnight (Beautiful Bells Grade School Remix) · ShigetoFull Circle Remixes℗ 2011 Ghostly InternationalReleased on: 2011-02-01Producer: Zachary SaginawComposer: Zachary SaginawMusic Publisher: The Ghostly International Company
Blast Door Build CG-RTist 2022-04-27 | In this video, I complete the faux Blastdoor.Using scrap wood from previous build projects, I am able to complete this build and move a step closer to the Entrance Area completion.Music:Artlist.io - The-Blue-Jay by MintzDowel Jig - Self Centering Doweling... amazon.com/dp/B09NXM2R4T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareRight HERE!!My Patreon - patreon.com/cgrtistStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
DIY Sci-Fi Light Fixture CG-RTist 2022-02-21 | This time I am covering a standard recessed light to make it look more, in-universe.Music - Artlist.ioFuture-Forest by When-Mountains-MoveFuturistic-War by Ian-PostStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
DIY Sci-Fi Door Makeover CG-RTist 2022-02-07 | In this episode, I fulfill a request from a member of the FaceBook Star Wars Room Builders Group. Paul Englert reached out seeking some advice for converting a regular door into something that might be found in the Deathstar. He has a friend who is surprising her husband with an Empire-Themed media room.Hopefully, this build can inspire those guys and you all. I'm thinking Doors, wall panels, etc.!MusicArtlist.ioHyper-Pegasus by Clara-Kamil Amy-Blue by Delnova ToolsRyobi Cordless Nail Gun - amzn.to/35JrjKsRyoby Cordless Circular Saw - amzn.to/3utx898Porter Cable Hammer Drill - amzn.to/3otMhDKWEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander - amzn.to/3soPsOfSpade Bit Set - amzn.to/3HxcPeFPartsAAA Battery Holder Bundle - amzn.to/3ouG1vj12V LED Lights Emitting Diodes, Pre Wired - amzn.to/3oswgOcWaterproof Push-Button On-Off Switch - amzn.to/3ovFaupStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Media Room Entrance Area - Part Two CG-RTist 2022-01-23 | This is part two of the media room entrance.There's a preview of my next video at the end!Music provided by Epidemic SoundTrack - Cocoona by Daniel Kadawatha140 Tooth Saw Blade - amzn.to/3ty7QGDPerfect for cutting plexiglass!LED Under Cabinet Lights - amzn.to/3IcGEBoRyobi Nail Gun - amzn.to/3ArRNeE4 Amp Corded JobMax Multi-Tool - amzn.to/340gP8SAutoslide Door Opener - autoslide.com/automatic-pocket-barn-doorsClips from the movie are property of The Walt Disney Studios."Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."Stickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Media Room Entrance Area - Part One CG-RTist 2021-08-23 | I've finally got around to working on the entrance area just outside of the Media Room. In this episode, I will work on the Blast Door.Sander - amzn.to/3AXQTFORyobi Jigsaw - amzn.to/3y3pjFqRyobi Circular Saw - amzn.to/3gqD76VRyobi Oscillating Multi-Tool - amzn.to/3goJ2cHMusic from Epidemic SoundInner Light - DuckmawDrinks on You - Andre AguadoIf you'd like to support what I do or simply buy me a beer, um, Coffee I meant, head on over to my Patreon page!patreon.com/cgrtistStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 6 CG-RTist 2020-12-02 | Almost finished painting the door. Soon I can start on the man cave entrance! Music: Sunny Morning - Bruno E. U In My Arms - Jeremy BlackDo you like coffee? Well, I sure do! Now, if only I could have coffee right now. Would it go great with beer? Only one way to find out. Head on down to my Patreon page and buy me a beer, umm, I mean coffee. ^_^ patreon.com/cgrtistStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 5 CG-RTist 2020-10-17 | This is my first project on the new CNC. A new entrance door to the Man Cave. Mistakes were made...Here is that awesome little sander that I mentioned.WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" BeltAmazonamazon.com/dp/B072Q2FTLY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_nhLIFbY51M8MJIf you're interested in getting an Openbuilds CNC or Laser setup, visit https://openbuildspartstore.com/?ref=...I'm not sponsored by them but I am part of their affiliate program. That means I get a small cut if you do purchase something from them, Like a shiny new CNC!!Finally, if you feel like buying me a beer, um, I mean coffee, then head on over to my Patreon page!https://www.patreon.com/cgrtist?fan_l...Music is from Epidemic SoundTrack: Snowprints by ValanteOkay, I'm done...
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 4 CG-RTist 2020-07-29 | This is the final video in the series. I would like to thank everyone for watching. As I mentioned, here is the link to my new Patreon Page.patreon.com/cgrtistI hope you are will join me for the next series.The plan is to provide a more in-depth view at the design process. Stay tuned.Music provided by Epidemic SoundJo Wandrini - To WarShoulder B - WefDo you like coffee? Well, I sure do! Now, if only I could have coffee right now. Would it go great with beer? Only one way to find out. Head on down to my Patreon page and buy me a beer, umm, I mean coffee. ^_^ patreon.com/cgrtist
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 3 CG-RTist 2020-07-23 | When not playing with the new CNC, I have been busy working on the room build. Well, the back wall of the room at least. Here are two of the major pieces of the rebuild.Music is from Envato Elements
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 2.5 CG-RTist 2020-06-29 | This is a super quick update on the build this week. Star Wars 1-7 ~ Space Scenesyoutu.be/g54KvnPWdO8This is the CNC Router that I mentioned:millrightcnc.com/product/millright-cnc-mega-v-router-bundleStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part - 2 CG-RTist 2020-06-24 | I'm reworking the rear wall in my Death Star Home Theater build. The tear-down and build process will be posted here as I progress each week.This is part two of the seriesThe music is from epidemicsound.comJakarta by BonsayeDescartes by BonsayeStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Death Star Media Room Rebuild Part -1 CG-RTist 2020-06-09 | I'm reworking the rear wall in my Death Star Home Theater build. The tear-down and build process will be posted here as I progress each week.Hopefully, it won't be too boring.The music is from epidemicsound.comAbstractions by Aleph OneStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
Star Wars-Themed Home Theater Walkthrough CG-RTist 2019-11-02 | This is an extended walkthrough of my man cave. There are plenty of behind the scenes images in the Blog section of my site!http://www.gfxrtist.com Thanks for watching!Special Thanks to AcmSolutions on Etsy for the MDF Galactic Empire Logo.I also want to thank UPrinting.com. That is the service that I used for the image of the Star Destroyers.All my supplies were purchased from Lowes, Home Depot and Amazon. Also a big thanks to Auto Slide, for the Autoslide Door opener and Ikea for the countertop used on the Bar.Finally, a SUPER special thanks to Brian for his inspiration! Visit his channel - youtube.com/channel/UCI-NW3Jr5_fnwyHiRf2xFLA?sub_confirmation=1&via=tbHere are some links to the items that help make my theater special:Epson 4K Projector 4010 - amzn.to/2qler8zSony SSCSE Dolby Atmos Speakers - amzn.to/2PIW1JISony SSCS3 Floor Speakers - amzn.to/2WDclNBSony SSCS8 - amzn.to/2PJZeZtKlipsch Ceiling Speakers - amzn.to/328yQv4LED Light Kits - amzn.to/36pNAsGGalactic Empire Logo - etsy.com/ca/shop/AcmSolutions?search_query=galacticAutoSlide Door Slider - amzn.to/34mDln6Star Wars Glass Coasters - amzn.to/36uyt1eTheater Sign - amzn.to/32aFL6SGimbal for filming - amzn.to/2qZVU1ZiPhone 11 Pro - amzn.to/2WAthEoDo you like coffee? Well, I sure do! Now, if only I could have coffee right now. Would it go great with beer? Only one way to find out. Head on down to my Patreon page and buy me a beer, umm, I mean coffee. ^_^ patreon.com/cgrtistStickers and Tees here:my-store-bc3fdc.creator-spring.com
