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DIY Arcade Cabinet Project

Welcome Future Game Developers! 🎮

Are you ready to build your own arcade cabinet with modern technology? This project will teach you how to create an arcade system that can:

  • Accept real payments through a phone 📱
  • Control when games start and stop 🎲
  • Run in the cloud ☁️
  • Handle game credits automatically 🎯

Arcade Cabinet Project

Perfect for STEM Students

Whether you're just starting to code or already know some programming, this project is designed for high school STEM students (ages 14-18) who want to:

  • Learn real-world programming 💻
  • Understand cloud computing ☁️
  • Work with payment systems 💳
  • Build something awesome! 🚀

Choose Your Path

We offer two ways to build this project:

  • Get up and running fast
  • Use pre-built components
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Focus on understanding the system
  • Build everything yourself
  • Modify the code
  • Deeper learning experience
  • More flexibility and control

Ready to Begin?

Choose where you'd like to start:

Project Overview What You'll Need

New to Programming?

Don't worry if you're new to this! We'll explain everything step by step, and there's a Glossary for any terms you don't know.

Need Help?

Important Note

This project is designed for educational purposes. Always follow local regulations and get proper permissions when handling payments and operating arcade machines.