What do you think about this lunatic using power tools? Do you want to see more? Do you have any tips?

In the first 3 seconds of this video I KNEW i was in more than capable hands.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

rofl

That was the best thing I will watch today. I enjoy "The Adventures of Zu" series. 😆👍🎮

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

"Zu goes to the Dollar Tree." "Zu attends a gaming convention." "Zu does intro-level carpentry." They're all hits! 😆

@RetroFunTech

3 ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds Exactly!

This was an amazing video Zu. I've been dragging on doing this same kind of project myself. But now I have a lot more confidence to give it an honest shot. Would love to see more videos like this.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I sat on this project for a year before I made myself do it. Just don't cut off your fingers and the rest is fixable with nails and wood putty!

love this. it gives people with low woodworking skills some confidence to attempt it themselves👍

The only thing I ever built was as a computer desk for my triple monitor setup more than a decade ago, they didn't make them as big back then. Not only was this a super fun video to watch, it actually inspired me to tackle my second project (not now but one day) to make my own arcade cabinet! Awesome video Zu, I love it!

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video Zu. I like your planned ultra budget pallet wood one! 😂 Perhaps maybe even a picture frame hanging one with wireless controllers - would be cool garage hangout/man cave/kids playroom approach for those with limited space 🤔

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

That's.... that's actually a really good idea. 📝

Hello, I loved absolutely everything about this video. In awe of your carpentry prowess.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Based Crystal

I need more Zu project videos. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Oh, I forgot to add. Have you considered using plexiglass for the front? Outline your monitor and then spray paint the back of the plexiglass. Turn it around and it will give you a beee-uuuu-teee-ful looking glass front for your arcade.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, except the monitor has buttons on the front that I need to access. I could always pop the monitor case apart and pull out the controls, or wire up a way for a main switch to turn everything on at once, but that's for next time!

You are so awesome Zu! I am glad you are a part of this channel! Great job and thanks for the tutorial.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Great video, cant wait to see more! It's really encouraging seeing someone just go for it and mistakes are okay. I want to see you put in arcade controls next.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

I have a ton of MDF left, so I'm going to order one of those button/joystick sets and do it. It might be tricky without a drill press, but what the heck?

Good video! I wish there was a program/app exclusively to design your own custom Arcade cabinet with exact measurements and visualization both in 2D and 3D, so you can see how you want your Arcade to look like before make it in real life.

This is good content! Making a nice little all-in-one arcade is a project I've been wanting to try for a while.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

It's a lot easier than I thought it would be.

When the monitor fell, I lol’ed for realz

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

I screamed a swear word for real.

Great video, I vote start a whole series

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Hmmmm

Dude. Zu, this was awesome.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

That extreme scoring though Great job though & great video. Going to try something along these lines for my cousin's garage bar

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Good luck! I had a lot of fun building this despite getting a sinus infection from inhaling MDF!

Love to see it!

I didn't know that I needed Zu as Red Green making a bar top arcade machine, but here we are. I definitely want the full size sequel.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

After Bob Ross, it was a logical transition.

Great video. Love the Red Green reference. I'm wanting to build a full size cabinet myself. Still not sure what I should use for the games. Might check out your 30 dollar game stick video and see what it's about.

🤭 that was fun, i like it!

Myself & my brother converted a Galaga arcade cabinet from Walmart into a full functional one using a Pi 3B+. Doesn't look perfect but it works great

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

I'm always on the lookout for super clearance ArcadeUP machines. If I can snag one for 80% off, I'll swap out the internals for a mini pc or a pi or something!

This was a great video way to go Zu! You have inspired me! Im pullin for ya!

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

this was awesome! im inspired to try...or pay someone to build it for me :D

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

If you've got a saw and a drill, you could probably do it yourself!

This was awesome

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It would be helpfull to know what tools are needed, the bare minimum as I'm not rich. I plan on getting a nice custom made vinal skin for the sides and putting a raspberry pi5 in one

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

I used a saw and a drill and some sandpaper.

This guy? He makes sense

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Always, well, most of the time.

@Retro Handhelds ZU will you PLEASE DO ME A FAVOR when you check out the KinHank? See if on the Appleii Section it had MUTANT BEACH and/or SWAMP GAS on it?! Those were my favorite ganes growing up and Retro Gaming Guy doesn't have it anymore so I'm hoping you can do this for me?

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Deal!

Ok. I understand that you aren't a woodworker. Buy, i was a finish carpenter, from a long line of carpenters, and i don't think you did that bad. Just think, next time you'll do better. Practice practice, and most of all have fun. It really doesn't matter what we think. If you vision works, then it's great.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I edited out my godawful miter cut on the back panel, but otherwise everything roughly fit together. Good enough for a first try!

Dude, no joystick? Disavow, disavow.

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Lol, I'm getting a kit and making a second control panel. (That's why I made them swappable) I just didn't think I could do it in the initial build window.

@rastamouse7861

3 ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds I can't forgive you... Unless you make another video about it 📍

@retrohandhelds

3 ай бұрын

Deal

12:20 My favorite part.