You Built a WHAT?? Many years ago (early 2000’s), I built a MAME arcade machine cabinet. It was an incredibly fun and challenging project, and the final machine was so much fun to play. Even today, I have an occasional conversation where I bring it up, which...
Any time I start a new project, I always love going out and doing research. A huge win was discovering the Build Your Own Arcade Controls website, dedicated to people who had already built MAME cabinets, and resources with how to find anything you need to make your...
Measuring it Out First step was to get the wood. I got 2 pieces of 3/4″ MDF 4×8′ which would be used mostly for the sides of the cabinet, the floorboards, and other parts that needed thicker support. MDF is “Medium Density Fiberboard”...