Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Let's make a Stick Vice for soldering printed circuit boards. Using this to teach myself some manual machining and SolidWorks (again). Why buy it when you can build it for 10x the cost?
PDF versions of the mechanical drawings and .stl files are on my website here:
retrobuiltgames.com/the-build-page/pcb-vice
Next step, create a toolpath to get this done via CNC.
Let's make a Stick Vice for soldering printed circuit boards. Using this to teach myself some manual machining and SolidWorks (again). Why buy it when you can build it for 10x the cost?
PDF versions of the mechanical drawings and .stl files are on my website here:
retrobuiltgames.com/the-build-page/pcb-vice
Next step, create a toolpath to get this done via CNC.




![Add a Battery Pack to Your Mini Arcade Machine
I take a li-ion battery from a cordless drill and see how to integrate it with my mini Arcade to make a 100% Portable arcade machine.
Battery =Ryobi Li-Ion 18V
In no way is this video sponsored by Ryobi, its just the brand I received as a gift from my dad many years ago. Thanks dad!
More about the mini arcades and kits on my website:
[Porta Pi & JAMMA Arcade kits]
http://www.retrobuiltgames.com/diy-kits-shop/ Add a Battery Pack to Your Mini Arcade Machine](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gFRo8yX2ulg/mqdefault.jpg)

![Build the perfect multi-input display for retro gaming and vintage computing.
I designed a nostalgic 3D printable (FDM only) desktop sized multi-format video display monitor. A kit-bash of parts in a style mash-up between a mini Sony TV and the Amiga 1000 monitor. I call it the PixelVision AV-1000 Mk II.
This is an everything input video source device including: HDMI, VGA, component, s-video, and composite video; and 3.5mm stereo audio input/ output. The portable monitor has pretty decent audio with two pairs of built-in speakers and excellent picture quality [2048×1536] with the OEM ipad (gen3/4) IPS LCD panel.
Project details (BUILD IT YOURSELF!):
https://github.com/retrobuiltRyan/pixelvision_av1000_mkII
If you like this project, help me recover some costs from development: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JNT5P3N3XAK2E
or
Buy the basic fastener kit from me: https://www.ebay.com/itm/147443247342
ToC
Intro 00:00
Design Inspiration 00:48
Design Constraints 01:46
Video Compatibility 04:48
Better Audio 07:36
Unboxing Experience 12:41
Assembly 14:50
Final Thoughts 25:26 Build the perfect multi-input display for retro gaming and vintage computing.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h4x5J-W30Yo/mqdefault.jpg)



