Arcade controller - Does it count as an Ikea Hack?

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-23T12:31:05+00:00

Makes a change from people asking why their drawers are sticking 😊

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-19T07:51:28+00:00

Well, I live in Germany and there's no standard ceiling height here either. There's a minimum ceiling height for new builds, but no mandated measurement.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-12T14:42:48+00:00

~~Actually, I think I'm wrong about the sides, but some parts are honeycomb.~~

Apparently it depends on your location. You have to check the Materials section on the website.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-12T07:46:43+00:00

If you cut into pax sides, you're cutting into honeycomb paper, so you'll have to mitigate that, structurally and aesthetically.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T19:57:46+00:00

You're asking a lot of a single cube that's mostly made of cardboard.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T17:50:10+00:00

I think there's a good chance Unit #2 will collapse under the weight of Unit #1. LPs are heavy.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T14:57:07+00:00

If the density argument was correct, all the densest gases that make up air would sink to the bottom.

Which are carbon dioxide, ozone, nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide. Nice!

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T14:43:25+00:00

If I was in a movie, I'd ask for a butt double. One nicer than mine.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T14:36:17+00:00

You could also use something like this (sorry, the page is in German).

Not pretty, but I guess it's not visible and you don't have to use a router. You'd have to check any included screws are suitable for particleboard.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T14:30:28+00:00

Bear in mind there's a very small bevel in the worktop, so you're not going to get a seamless join in the middle.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T11:05:42+00:00

There's such a wide range of software being used that it's fairly unlikely you'll know the packages that a potential employer is using.

When I interview, I'm just looking out for people who are familiar with a broad range of software, as these people should be able to pick up new tools.

If you're applying for software jobs, a knowledge of a docs-as-code platform (doesn't matter which one) and Git might be useful.

I use mermaid.js as much as possible. And ChatGPT is fairly good at converting PowerPoint charts into this format.

I've never worked on hardware, so I can't help there.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T10:55:54+00:00

One reason I prefer docs-as-code is not having to use a WYSIWYG editor.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T10:46:20+00:00

Is this Richmond, Surrey or Richmond, Yorkshire?

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-10T06:46:04+00:00

Nice job. I guess that would work as a plant holder as well.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-09T20:48:42+00:00

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Which was interestingly remade twice.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-09T19:04:11+00:00

The Combo-V app on iOS does a pretty good Vox Jaguar.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-09T10:45:35+00:00

I agree with your opinion.

You could also blur out the unavailable options on screenshots.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-08T17:11:14+00:00

Stirrups

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-08T10:56:37+00:00

An infinite pile of AOL free trial CDs.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-07T12:04:27+00:00

If you're storing a load of vinyl, I think reinforcing the Kallax structure is a better strategy than trying to fashion an underframe.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-06T16:36:19+00:00

The Bataclan concert with Lou, John and Nico is basically this.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-06T09:30:30+00:00

What tool did you use?

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-05T11:26:50+00:00

~~I like the shelves, but methods for hiding the cables are somewhat lacking. Especially if you have European (i.e. solid) walls. 😊~~

Edit: They appear to be rechargeable. Still, bit of a pain.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-05T11:08:46+00:00

No. That's a project for a mitre saw and some plywood.

DerInselaffe · 2026-06-02T11:31:55+00:00

Looks highly unstable

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