Projects

    Arcade builds, restorations, mods, and virtual pinball creations.

    My fabricated test panel with clear plexiglass aligned over plywood, circular control openings and six key apertures above one rectangular wood opening
    OCTOBER 10, 2026 · GARY'S TEST PANEL

    From Website Design to CNC: A Custom Arcade Test Panel

    I designed my own test panel on the website, then cut the wood and plexiglass on my CNC. Follow the previews through to the finished parts in nine workshop images.

    View project
    Finished bartop arcade retrofit powered on with galaxy artwork and yellow trim
    COMPLETED · REAL RETROFIT

    From Tired Bartop to Showpiece

    A worn bartop renewed with custom panels, matching plexiglass, new buttons, and a fitted display bezel.

    View project
    Gary's arcade cabinet with custom top marquee display cover and black ABS mask installed
    COMPLETED · GARY'S BUILD

    Custom Marquee Display Cover & ABS Mask

    Custom-sized top-marquee plexiglass and a black ABS display mask, documented from workbench to installation.

    View project
    Completed

    4-Player Arcade Cabinet

    Custom-built 4-player arcade running RetroArch with over 5,000 games. Features LED marquee, coin-op buttons, and a 32" display.

    View project
    Completed

    Virtual Pinball Machine

    Full-size virtual pinball with a 43" playfield display, backglass monitor, real plunger, and solenoid-driven feedback.

    View project
    In Progress

    Bartop Galaga Build

    Compact bartop arcade cabinet themed after the classic Galaga cabinet art. Perfect for the man cave countertop.

    View project
    Planning

    Pinball Backglass LED Mod

    Adding addressable LED strips behind the backglass translite for dynamic lighting effects synced to gameplay.

    View project
    Planning

    Raspberry Pi Fight Stick

    A portable all-in-one fight stick with a built-in Raspberry Pi. Plug into any TV and play — no console required.

    View project
    Planning

    Widebody Pin Cab V2

    Second-generation virtual pinball cabinet with a wider playfield, upgraded PC, and full-force feedback suite.

    View project