Tiny cocktail arcade build

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By Gareth Branwyn
Posted 2010/06/03 @ 3:14 pm
Category Fun & Games, Home

MAKE subscriber Sam Seide (Oklahoma City, OK) makes these amazing cocktail arcade machines. Here’s his most impressive build to date, a two-player tiny cocktail arcade.

Here he gives a pretty extensive tour of the build.

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15 Responses to Tiny cocktail arcade build

samseide on June 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm said:

Thanks for posting my build. I always love seeing my stuff up here at makezine. It’s nice to spend so much time on something and then finally get to share it with everyone!

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- Danny on September 25th, 2010 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  Still have those PDF files? I’d love to make my own! My email is FTL3000@aol.com. Thanks! ~Danny
  
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gyziger on June 3rd, 2010 at 7:32 pm said:

hahahaha

“How do i jump?”

“The jump button”

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Clinton Johnson on September 27th, 2010 at 9:56 am said:

That is pretty freaking awesome! I was looking at building a tabletop or mini mame but having one player was gonna be cruddy. I now have a new inspiration! I have converted multiple arcade machines over the years and have no problems with the electronics, the wood working skillz is where I have problems! Wonder if I could get an empty shell? The netbook is a nice touch as well, everything would be easy to mount. Very well done.

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- samseide on October 1st, 2010 at 9:53 am said:
  
  I’m busy with my halloween builds now so I don’t have time to do arcade building, but I would be happy to send the pdf of the plans on to you if you’d like them. I’d just need your email address. Thanks!
  
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  Clinton Johnson on October 1st, 2010 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  Halloween builds? If you can do this with a cocktail table I bet your yard is awesome! Or do you go for the Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Parade? I could see you making a pretty cool float as well! I would really appreciate the pdf, my kids would love something like this. Email is: clinton.johnson (@) gmail.com (yes, very cryptic). Thank you again!
  
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  anonymous.coward on October 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Hi, Sam…
  
  I love your your tiny MAME cocktail cabinet. I’ve
  been wanting to build a cabinet for my god-daughter
  for a while now and this is just the perfect design.
  
  Can you please send me the plans? It can be mailed
  to: my.wonderdrug (at) yopmail.com
  
  Thanks…
  
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  Racer X on October 23rd, 2010 at 10:59 am said:
  
  I have twin boys that would love this! Can you send me the pdf Plans? …and all other detailed info no matter what the file format? Please? Also, do you have info on the-
  -Type of buttons and joystick.
  -netbook screen size.
  -any wiring specs.
  -what to salvage on the netbook.
  -Windows XP pro work?
  -pics, pics, pics!
  
  You’re the best! and will be looking for your next project.
  ~Rich
  
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  Racer X on October 23rd, 2010 at 11:07 am said:
  
  I have twin boys that would love this! Can you send me the pdf Plans? …and all other detailed info no matter what the file format? Except .zips… Gmail don’t likey! Please? Also, do you have info on the-
  -Type of buttons and joystick.
  -netbook screen size.
  -any wiring specs.
  -what to salvage on the netbook.
  -Windows XP pro work?
  -Did you say “Atomic FE”? for front end.
  -Which MAME interface?
  -pics, pics, pics!
  
  You’re the best! and will be looking for your next project. Send me everything and I may be able to barter some printed vinyl for your next project. Thanks!
  ~Rich
  rich@szromba.net
  
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hackingthebox on October 19th, 2010 at 10:07 am said:

This is the perfect size. I was thinking of building a full size cocktail version but didn’t want to take up too much space. Can you please send me the PDF plans also? Much appreciated. Email: hackingthebox (@) gmail.com Thanks!

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Jeremy on October 24th, 2010 at 8:30 pm said:

Hello, this is an awesome project and exactly what I’ve been wanting to build for my gf for Christmas. Could you or anyone else who has the plans send me the PDF plans and any other specifics (kinda like what the other posters have asked for). Specifics on screen size and what netbook to use, etc. Thank you in advance!

Email: coopatroopa99@yahoo.com

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samseide on October 24th, 2010 at 8:56 pm said:

here is a link to download a zip file containing all the schematics I did for this:

http://members.cox.net/samseide/plans.zip

hope this helps out anyone trying to build their own!

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- Redemption on May 17th, 2012 at 4:35 am said:
  
  Know this is probably a complete long shot, since this article is a few years old, but i’m kinda itchin to give this mini-cocktail cabinet a try, but i can’t seem to download the plans files, Anyone still have them?
  
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  Kaotic Noodle on May 27th, 2012 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Also looking for the plans, would be greatly appreciated if someone could help us out.
  THanks Ahead!
  
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  paulczy on June 8th, 2012 at 9:07 am said:
  
  http://issuu.com/samseide/docs/mini_cocktail_plans_final
  
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