# Desktop Arcade Machine Ideas

**URL:** <https://forum.makecode.com/t/desktop-arcade-machine-ideas/45194>\
**Category:** Arcade\
**Created:** [August 1, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/desktop-arcade-machine-ideas/45194 "2026-08-01T01:25:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![luxregina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/luxregina/32/32544_2.png) [@luxregina](https://forum.makecode.com/u/luxregina)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/desktop-arcade-machine-ideas/45194/21 "2026-08-15T22:52:51Z")

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@Kikketer Thanks! It was fun! Technically, I’m on the art side, but I do LOVE messing with tech, be it code, or now more physical stuff… I’m not “great” at it, bu I ain’t afraid 🙂

@Sword_Studios : I can’t think of a cheaper option… Try the Maketato tutorial (linked in my article) but it might only be a few dollars less…

Of course, you can buy ready made machines for much cheaper, because large companies can make savings by buying large quantities. The cheapest In know of is the[PyBadge LC](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939?srsltid=AfmBOorqHMsoNtEEkg-599od3yBIEj03-FaFrAzfqmz_n3zPKq8KQPL4) - but you don’t get the satisfaction of making your own…

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**Author:** ![Sword\_Studios](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/sword_studios/32/36911_2.png) [@Sword\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sword_Studios)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/desktop-arcade-machine-ideas/45194/22 "2026-08-16T01:35:37Z")

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thx @luxregina your the best 👍

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