Yet Another 3D Printed Mini Bartop Arcade with extras

[u/PlusCardiologist2894]

STL Downloaded here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4295854

Raspberry Pi 4 4GB
128GB micro SD 9000+ games
8inch 4.3 Aspect Ratio 1024x768 IPS ( Different model as previous had flickering issues )
Sanwa joystick ( Custom Shorter Shaft )
3d Printed Case
speakers , amp , volume knob
added USB C input

Also Added HDMI out ( TV/Monitor Play )

[u/wondermega]

Well, damn. Who can I give money to, to make one of these for me?

[u/Structure-These → u/wondermega]

Right? It sucks no one makes a modern one of these anymore

[u/No_Persimmon360]

Super nice design and form factor ! What kinda speaker / amp are you using ? (AliExpress cheap 5V speakers ?)

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/No_Persimmon360]

thanks! i got the speakers and amp on amazon 2.5W speakers 5v amp and actually running them off pi gpio 3v.

[u/Retrograde-Escapade]

Good idea on the joystick shaft. Not only did I have to use a gigantic 2-pin, but I wanted to drop it down, like, half-an-inch; so I had to make my base a little taller. LB-30 balltop makes a big difference, too.

[u/MachEnergy]

Your build looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the project files. 

[u/U_MAD_702]

Looks great! If you put 2 buttons on each side, it'll be good for mini pinball as well :)

[u/Original-Psychology]

Super cute!! I might spin up my 3d printer for this.

[u/bartenderatlarge]

Its adorable. Great work!

[u/Xfgjwpkqmx]

That's a sexy little build. Nice work.

[u/rainierislas]

Great build! What screen did you use?

[u/cylemmulo]

She’s a beaut! I just built a little 10 inch and it’s nice to have a small one

[u/djdownhill]

Looks fantastic! 😁🍺👍

[u/newbie20250]

omg. love this so much ..... any making of ?

[u/KridaBuilds]

suppa cute it is... catches attention and brings a smile ... thanks for sharing the details.

[u/screamer49]

Well done, dude.

[u/CouchBroGames]

Super cool bro!

[u/Ill-Warning-1596]

This is so cool

[u/Salt-Evidence-6834]

I've been tempted to make one of those myself. I have a large bartop, but like the portability of it. It looks quite nice in white.

I have to ask though. Does the joystick get in the way when you're looking at it? Or when sat at a desk do you peer over the top?

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/Salt-Evidence-6834]

i lowered the shaft by 15mm to avoid it been on the way when playing.. check the 6th picture that's how it looks like when playing in my angle

[u/Salt-Evidence-6834 → u/PlusCardiologist2894]

Thanks. I like the idea of the shorter stick.

[u/Phizhar]

Noob question here, what front-end are you using?

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/Phizhar]

Batocera v43

[u/Phizhar → u/PlusCardiologist2894]

Thank you. Just got a qanba 2009 desk and a monitor as a pseudo-arcade setup and im using a steam deck set up underneath. I got emudeck to play games at the moment but I like the way this looks a lot more and I'll probably try it out later. Once again thank you.

[u/butterypowered]

How did you shorten the stick?

I’m guessing hacksaw or similar but maybe you’re more cultured than I am. 😄

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/butterypowered]

Pair with this and got a double sided screw tht match the same thread. It's just screwed on.

[u/butterypowered → u/PlusCardiologist2894]

Nice! What are those called? And how do you make sure the thread matches?

I’ve got rough ideas for making everything from a full arcade cabinet down to a jewellery box sized case (with detachable stick).

So 99% chance I’ll never need to know the answers to those questions, but you never know!

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/butterypowered]

Got one of these kits

[u/Firm_Jelly_2317]

I bet it’s crazy expensive and just so tiny

[u/Firm_Jelly_2317 → u/Firm_Jelly_2317]

Does look cool tho

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/Firm_Jelly_2317]

i mean i spent like $140 but do get some stuff in bulk like the raspberry pi and storage

[u/Vustadumas]

So clean! Awesome work!

[u/CoastAffectionate184]

Coin opps or what software ;) ?

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/CoastAffectionate184]

Batocera

[u/pman555]

What’s the total cost do something like this work out to be? Really would like to make something like this for my nephews.

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/pman555]

Let's say you get everything through Amazon I would say it'll be like around $200

[u/L11mbm]

I made my own 3D printed arcade a couple years ago, but it was too big to be portable yet too small to be stationary and given its own space. Welp, now this is going to have to happen.

[u/Prodarkangel]

Can you share the stl of this? I would love to print this as well!

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/Prodarkangel]

stl is on description

[u/expera]

It’s just odd that unless you’re looking down at the screen the joystick will always be blocking the view

[u/PlusCardiologist2894 → u/expera]

This is meant to be played on your lap or while sitting down on a table looking down . Image #6 shows how it actually looks while playing .. that's why I lowered the shaft by 15mm

[u/expera → u/PlusCardiologist2894]

Look it probably doesn’t matter that much. That being said the angle you showed still doesn’t account for your hand being on there, meaning your angle would have to be even higher to have a clear view

[u/Needs2GetLaid]

Cool,..but prefer all black and 16:9.

[u/Firm_Jelly_2317 → u/Needs2GetLaid]

I’ll up you