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This Fancy Transforming Arcade Cabinet Uses Steam Link

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

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January 31st, 2018February 8th, 2018

David Rickman wanted to make an arcade machine, but instead of just making another Raspberry Pi system, he used a steam link.

This Two-Player Mini Arcade Is Powered by Raspberry Pi

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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September 30th, 2016September 30th, 2016

Matt “Circuitbeard” Brailsford is the creator of this 80’s inspired “cocktail table” retro graming center.

This Guy Created a Beautiful Sound Sequencer Just to Test Some Buttons

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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September 9th, 2016September 9th, 2016

It’s hard to believe that this beautifully crafted sequencer was made for the purpose of testing arcade buttons.

This Spacey Arcade Game Controller Is Out of This World

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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April 3rd, 2016April 1st, 2016

For all the gamers out there rocking that #lunarcore aesthetic, we present you with this spacey arcade game controller.

Building a Basic Arcade Cabinet

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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August 15th, 2014

Arcade Machines are becoming popular DIY projects for those that want to bring back the sights and sounds of their favorite games. It takes some skill to build your own but it can be done with little time and a little ingenuity.

An Arcade Cabinet Made From Felted Wool

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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February 14th, 2014November 10th, 2015

Nest, a new stop-motion felted wool video game by artist, crafter, programmer, and independent video game designer Ken Amarit will be installed at Death By Audio in Brooklyn in an whimsical felted wool cabinet starting next week.

Portable Raspberry Pi MAME Device

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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January 22nd, 2013 9

Jason Birch built a hand held MAME device using a Raspberry Pi connected to a 3.5″ LCD screen. The unit is powered from a battery pack and runs for around 2.5 hours.

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