Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the cabinet, controls, construction, and other details of the project.
Arcade Machine
Project files are available in the Arcade GitHub repository.
In 2016, I built an arcade machine cabinet to use with the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME). This site documents the completed cabinet, the parts used to build it, and the drawings and dimensions needed to reproduce its construction.
About the project
The cabinet was designed as a full-size home arcade machine for running MAME. The material collected here covers the construction in practical detail, including the components, cabinet dimensions, drawings, photographs, and answers to common questions about the build.
Select any of the sections below to explore the project.
Project information
Construction details and reference material for the cabinet are organized into four sections.
Parts
Information about the hardware and components used in the arcade machine.
Drawings and Dimensions
Cabinet drawings and dimensional information for the physical construction.
Gallery
Photographs showing the arcade machine, its construction, and the completed project.