Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.
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.
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!
Dannysays:
Still have those PDF files? I’d love to make my own! My email is FTL3000@aol.com. Thanks! ~Danny
gyzigersays:
hahahaha
“How do i jump?”
“The jump button”
Clinton Johnsonsays:
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.
samseidesays:
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!
Clinton Johnsonsays:
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!
anonymous.cowardsays:
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…
Racer Xsays:
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
Racer Xsays:
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
hackingtheboxsays:
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!
Jeremysays:
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!
hope this helps out anyone trying to build their own!
Redemptionsays:
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?
Kaotic Noodlesays:
Also looking for the plans, would be greatly appreciated if someone could help us out.
THanks Ahead!
Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.
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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!
Still have those PDF files? I’d love to make my own! My email is FTL3000@aol.com. Thanks! ~Danny
hahahaha
“How do i jump?”
“The jump button”
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.
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!
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!
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…
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
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
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!
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
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!
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?
Also looking for the plans, would be greatly appreciated if someone could help us out.
THanks Ahead!
http://issuu.com/samseide/docs/mini_cocktail_plans_final