David Johnson

I make cool things. a micro-fabricator, I design and bring ideas to life using modern tools and ingenuity while sharing the process with you.

[David Johnson @DIY_Engineering]

Modern games on the arcade

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@adsilva264 It’s solid. Coming in at 80lbs. If they are heavier than that, they should know better… ;)

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New #arcade game platform functionality

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#ARCade info at https://t.co/jra6fufFoj

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@JPL_Richard Second attempt…

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Arcade spinner knob fresh off the lathe!

[David Johnson @DIY_Engineering]

@JPL_Richard I agree, first time ever using a lathe. ;)

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A new Lapcade project i did over the holiday to stay occupied. Custom joystick, spinner and volcano buttons in a cnc milled body made from #bamx

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@america @elonmusk It’s a Beautiful thing!

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Stop by, Say hi this weekend at the #orlando #makerfair

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Exactly!

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🚀 Labor Day Special! 🚀
Celebrate craftsmanship with the RKDR Solo II, the ultimate retro handheld arcade emulator. Handcrafted with 40+ hours of meticulous work, this limited edition console brings 800+ vertical arcade classics right into your hands. https://t.co/VxH9AHBKje

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Finished a prototype #hardwood enclosure for the #rkdr #handheld #arcade . Made from solid #padauk with an #oak logo #inlay

Internal padding for the handheld and controller cheat sheet label.

What are your thoughts? Would you upgrade the plastic enclosure for this?

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Meanwhile, milling a few solid #hardwood #enclosures for retro opulence! ;)

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New stickers for inside the #RKDR handheld cases…
Oh yeah, and a bunch of cases to protect these gems!
#orlandomakerfair2024
#arcade #handheld

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Although 90% of the #arcade handhelds are #powdercoated clear #polished #aluminum , a few were coated in specially colors! What’s your favorite color?