How Was It Built?

The project consisted of mostly carpentry, wiring, painting, and illustration. The goal was to replicate the design of my original Neo Geo cabinet, while constructing the new cabinet in such a way that it could be easily disassembled yet remain sturdy enough for reliable play. I also did not want to be limited by access to a power source; the idea was to be able to pop this cabinet up and play almost anywhere. Features include:

  • MDF panels, cut by circular saw and jigsaw, with edges routed to allow T-molding insertion
  • Panel interiors fitted with a system of wooden blocks, dowels, latches, and turnbuckles allow for a secure and tensioned assembly
  • Goal Zero camp battery able to power the entire cabinet for hours on a single charge
  • Control panel constructed from a countertop remnant and steel kick-plate, covered in polycarbonate and featuring my own artwork
  • Both Industrias Lorenzo and Seimitsu joysticks to accommodate different preferences in topper shape and spring tension
  • I-PAC encoder board to wire joysticks and buttons for USB output
  • Terasic DE-10 Nano circuit board with MiSTer FPGA emulation installed
  • ASUS DisplayArt monitor with acrylic shield
  • Benjamin Moore paints with my own illustrated logo decals
Wiring inside the arcade control panel

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