Hey! I got some new updates on my arcade system! Here’s what I’ve been working on lately. Lets start with the buttons. By adding these new buttons I’ve completely eliminated the need to have a keyboard. You can now control everything from the control panel.

First, I added a button that’s kind of hidden underneath the control panel, if you press it, it’ll power on the arcade machine.

I then added two more buttons on the top right corner of the arcade machine. One quits out of the game you are currently playing, the other resets the game.

I then bought a big fan that sits inside the arcade machine and powers on when the machine does. The idea is that it’ll just sit inside and keep the machine nice and cool to prevent overheating.

Now for the good stuff. My brother Alex, who is freaking amazing, built this bezel for the TV.

I then primed it.

And painted it black.

The TV bezel turned out SO nice! I am very pleased with it. That little touch made a huge difference. It’s starting to look more and more like an arcade machine everyday.

My back light for the marquee came in on Saturday and my artwork was shipped a few days ago. I am really hoping it’ll come in today so I can work on that.

Here’s my updated to do list: (It’s getting smaller!)

• Spray the whole cabinet down with a sealant.
• Buy two padded bar stools.
• Download or create preview videos. Bigger HD will be required.
• Cut a hand hold for the back panel.
• Mount the cup holders.
• Buy art and plexiglass for the control panel.
• Buy and mount edging crap for the side panels.
• Mount the LED light for the marquee.
• Buy and mount a coin door.
• Buy and mount caster wheels.
• Buy and mouth a sound system.
• Set up the mesh wiring stuff for the cooling vent.

That’s it for now! Check back soon for more updates!

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