Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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I've wanted one of these raspberry pi/retro pi arcade systems for a while but wanted to make a special box to put it in that looked like an antique table top TV/radio. I feel the outcome of this project is exactly that. The case is built out of 1/2" and 1/4" plywood, and the veneer species is mahogany that I applied using heatlock veneer glue. For the tight corners, I sprayed some supersoft veneer softener to soften the veneer up.
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Products Used In This Project (Amazon affiliate links help support my builds!)
Gold paint: amzn.to/2ax34P9
Surge protector: amzn.to/29X0Q9R
USB game controller: amzn.to/2ax4vwT
Micro SD card: amzn.to/2ax3C7G
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B: amzn.to/29X12G4
Raspberry Pi 3 case: amzn.to/29X12FS
Raspberry Pi 3 heatsinks: amzn.to/2a2xPNH
10 inch LCD monitor: amzn.to/2adnTCS
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amazon.com/shop/simplecove
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Sean Walker
PO Box 1502
Versailles, KY 40383
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I've wanted one of these raspberry pi/retro pi arcade systems for a while but wanted to make a special box to put it in that looked like an antique table top TV/radio. I feel the outcome of this project is exactly that. The case is built out of 1/2" and 1/4" plywood, and the veneer species is mahogany that I applied using heatlock veneer glue. For the tight corners, I sprayed some supersoft veneer softener to soften the veneer up.
If you enjoyed what you just watched, consider becoming a patron and support SimpleCove. patreon.com/simplecove
See pictures and information on my website: simplecove.com/442/retro-arcade-cabinet
Products Used In This Project (Amazon affiliate links help support my builds!)
Gold paint: amzn.to/2ax34P9
Surge protector: amzn.to/29X0Q9R
USB game controller: amzn.to/2ax4vwT
Micro SD card: amzn.to/2ax3C7G
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B: amzn.to/29X12G4
Raspberry Pi 3 case: amzn.to/29X12FS
Raspberry Pi 3 heatsinks: amzn.to/2a2xPNH
10 inch LCD monitor: amzn.to/2adnTCS
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Help support what I do by buying a SimpleCove t-shirt! bit.ly/SCWoodworkingShirt
--------------------------------
Tools I Use (affiliate):
amazon.com/shop/simplecove
--------------------------------
See more projects like this on my website: simplecove.com
--------------------------------
Subscribe to my channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmlRWK6jRFi2No_gDBDjwow?sub_confirmation=1
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Follow me on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/simplecove
Twitter: twitter.com/simplecove
Facebook: facebook.com/simplecove
Pinterest: pinterest.com/simplecove
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Sean Walker
PO Box 1502
Versailles, KY 40383
