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=General About BYOAC community=
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Building your own arcade is fun, building it and sharing your thoughts is even more fun! If you have questions that even the wiki cannot answer, take a look at the community. The articles in this section can give you some pointers and insight in the BYOAC community.
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*[[The history of BYOAC community]]
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*[[BYOAC forum|What can you find in the forums]]
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*[[Community projects]]
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= How to build your cab =
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=='''The Basics'''==
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==The Basics==
 
A lot of people will look at an arcade cabinet and say  "Hey, that looks easy- it's just a screen, some wood and some buttons.", but arcade cabinets aren't quite as simple as many people think. Here's a good place to start learning about the various ins and outs of arcade machines in general.
 
A lot of people will look at an arcade cabinet and say  "Hey, that looks easy- it's just a screen, some wood and some buttons.", but arcade cabinets aren't quite as simple as many people think. Here's a good place to start learning about the various ins and outs of arcade machines in general.
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* [[Arcade Cabinet 101]]
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* [[Arcade Cabinet]]
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* [[Basic guide to build a cabinet]]
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* [[Desktop control panel|No space for a full cab? Try a desktop control panel]]
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* [[Bemani or DDR arcade|The Bemani/Dance arcade experience]]
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* [[Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet|Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet (an overview)]]
 
* [[JAMMA]]
 
* [[JAMMA]]
 
* [[Restoration]]
 
* [[Restoration]]
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* [[Glossary]]
 
* [[Glossary]]
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* [[Vendors|Vendors (Where to get parts)]]
 
  
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=='''Building Materials'''==
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== Examples ==
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Looking for ideas? Looking for ideas to avoid? Check out the pages of all those brave enough to take the plunge and build.
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* [[Upright cabinets | Upright cabinets]]
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* [[Cocktail cabinets |Cocktail cabinets]] 
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* [[Driving/Cockpit cabinets |Driving/Cockpit cabinets]]
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* [[Desktop controls | Desktop controls]]
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* [[Other arcade projects | Other arcade projects]]
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* [[Jukeboxes | Jukeboxes]]
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* [[Bartop/Countertop | Bartop/Countertop]]
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== Design Software ==
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Good construction work requires planning. This is also true for building a cabinet. With decent construction plans and button layout plans things are much easier. This section gives you a nice overview of software tools that can help you in constructing your own cabinet.
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* [[Design applications]]
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** [[Graphics software]]
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** [[Technical design software]]
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==Building Materials==
 
If you're planing on building an arcade cabinet from scratch, these are some of the materials you might end up using for various elements of the cabinet.  
 
If you're planing on building an arcade cabinet from scratch, these are some of the materials you might end up using for various elements of the cabinet.  
 
* [[Wood products]]
 
* [[Wood products]]
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** [[Wood products#Plywood|Plywood]]
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* [[Metal products]]
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** [[Wood products#MDF|MDF]]
 
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** [[Wood products#OSB|OSB]]
 
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** [[Wood products#Particle Board|Particle Board]]
 
 
* [[Plastics]]
 
* [[Plastics]]
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** [[Plastics#Acrylic|Acrylic]]
 
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** [[Plastics#Polycarbonate|Polycarbonate]]
 
 
* [[Finishes]]
 
* [[Finishes]]
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** [[Finishes#Water-based Paint|Water-based Paint]]
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* [[Electronic Components]]
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** [[Finishes#Oil-based Paint|Oil-based Paint]]
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* [[Bondo]]
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** [[Finishes#Stain|Stain]]
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** [[Finishes#Polyurethane|Polyurethane]]
 
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** [[Finishes#Shellac|Shellac]]
 
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** [[Finishes#Varnish|Varnish]]
 
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** [[Finishes#Laminate|Laminate]]
 
  
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=='''Tools'''==
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==Tools==
 
Building your own arcade machine is no simple task and requires the correct tools as well as the knowledge of how to use each one correctly and safely. Hopefully you already own some of these tools and are well versed in their operation. If not, here's a few things you might want to add to your shopping list.
 
Building your own arcade machine is no simple task and requires the correct tools as well as the knowledge of how to use each one correctly and safely. Hopefully you already own some of these tools and are well versed in their operation. If not, here's a few things you might want to add to your shopping list.
 
* [[Project Arcade|Project Arcade - The Book]]
 
* [[Project Arcade|Project Arcade - The Book]]
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* [[Hand Tools]]
 
* [[Hand Tools]]
 
** [[Safety Equipment|Safety Equipment]]
 
** [[Safety Equipment|Safety Equipment]]
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*** [[Safety Equipment#Eye Protection|Eye Protection]]
 
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*** [[Safety Equipment#Hearing Protection|Hearing Protection]]
 
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*** [[Safety Equipment#Breathing Protection|Breathing Protection]]
 
 
** [[Marking Tools|Marking Tools]]
 
** [[Marking Tools|Marking Tools]]
 
** [[Measuring Devices|Measuring Devices]]
 
** [[Measuring Devices|Measuring Devices]]
 
** [[Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks|Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks]]
 
** [[Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks|Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks]]
 
** [[Clamps|Clamps]]
 
** [[Clamps|Clamps]]
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*** [[Clamps#Spring Clamps|Spring Clamps]]
 
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*** [[Clamps#Screw Clamps|Screw Clamps]]
 
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*** [[Clamps#Bar Clamps|Bar Clamps]]
 
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*** [[Clamps#Pipe Clamps|Pipe Clamps]]
 
 
** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]]
 
** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]]
 
** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]]
 
** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]]
 
** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]]
 
** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]]
 
** [[Fasteners|Fasteners]]
 
** [[Fasteners|Fasteners]]
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*** [[Fasteners#Glue|Glue]]
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** [[Multimeter]]
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*** [[Fasteners#Nails|Nails]]
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** [[Soldering Iron]]
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*** [[Fasteners#Screws|Screws]]
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* [[Power Tools]]
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*** [[Fasteners#Dowels|Dowels]]
 
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*** [[Fasteners#Biscuits|Biscuits]]
 
  
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* [[Power Tools]]
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** [[Power Tools#Circular Saw|Circular Saw]]
 
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** [[Power Tools#Jigsaw|Jigsaw]]
 
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** [[Power Tools#Router|Router]]
 
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** [[Power Tools#Drill|Drill]]
 
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** [[Power Tools#Random-orbit Sander|Random-orbit Sander]]
 
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** [[Power Tools#Blades/Bits/Etc|Blades/Bits/Etc]]
 
  
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=='''Arcade Art'''==
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==Vendors==
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The right graphics can make your cabinet look
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* [[Vendors|Vendors: Who do you buy your stuff from?]]
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*[[Overview & Options to Consider]]
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* [[Ratings|Ratings and Reviews for the above mentioned Vendors]]
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*[[Creating Your Own Art From Scratch]]
 
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*[[Restoring & Recreating Artwork]]
 
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*[[Marble Contact Paper is your Enemy]]
 
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*[[Applying CPOs]]
 
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=='''Arcade Control Hardware'''==
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==Arcade Control Hardware==
 
Here's the reason most people enter this hobby; to play the games you love with actual arcade hardware, just as they were intended. There's a vast array of different controls out there...  
 
Here's the reason most people enter this hobby; to play the games you love with actual arcade hardware, just as they were intended. There's a vast array of different controls out there...  
 
* [[Joysticks]]
 
* [[Joysticks]]
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** [[Joysticks#Conventional Digital Joysticks|Conventional Digital Joysticks]]
 
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** [[Joysticks#Non-conventional Digital Joysticks|Non-conventional Digital Joysticks]]
 
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** [[Joysticks#49-Way Joysticks|49-Way Joysticks]]
 
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** [[Joysticks#Analog Joysicks|Analog Joysicks]]
 
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** [[Joysticks#Rotary Joysticks|Rotary Joysticks]]
 
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** [[Joysticks#Perfect 360 Joysticks|Perfect 360 Joysticks]]
 
 
* [[Pushbuttons]]
 
* [[Pushbuttons]]
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**  [[Pushbuttons#Microswitch_Pushbuttons|Microswitch Pushbuttons]]
 
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**  [[Pushbuttons#Leafswitch_Pushbuttons|Leafswitch Pushbuttons]]
 
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**  [[Pushbuttons#Atari_Volcano_Buttons|Atari Volcano Buttons]]
 
 
* [[Trackballs]]
 
* [[Trackballs]]
 
* [[Spinners]]
 
* [[Spinners]]
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* [[Lightguns]]
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* [[Light Guns]]
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* [[Steering Wheels/Yokes/Pedals/Shifters]]
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* [[Driving Controls]]
  
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=='''Interfacing Controls With Your PC'''==
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==Interfacing Controls==
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Hooking up various arcade controls to a home PC can be a daunting task. Here are some of your options...
 
* [[Keyboard Hacks]]
 
* [[Keyboard Hacks]]
 
* [[Encoders|Encoders]]
 
* [[Encoders|Encoders]]
 
** [[Keyboard Encoders|Keyboard Encoders]]
 
** [[Keyboard Encoders|Keyboard Encoders]]
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC2|I-PAC2]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC4|I-PAC4]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC VE|I-PAC VE]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#J-PAC|J-PAC]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz Eco 2|KeyWiz Eco 2]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz MAX|KeyWiz MAX]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE72|KE72]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE24|KE24]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE18|KE18]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#LP24|LP24]]
 
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*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE-USB36|KE-USB36]]
 
 
** [[Gamepad Encoders|Gamepad Encoders]]
 
** [[Gamepad Encoders|Gamepad Encoders]]
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*** [[Gamepad Encoders#A-PAC|A-PAC]]
 
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*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz|GP Wiz]]
 
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*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz49 Eco|GP Wiz49]]
 
 
** [[Rotary Encoders|Rotary Encoders]]
 
** [[Rotary Encoders|Rotary Encoders]]
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*** [[Rotary Encoders#Rotary-5|Rotary-5]]
 
 
** [[Optical Encoders|Optical (Mouse) Encoders]]
 
** [[Optical Encoders|Optical (Mouse) Encoders]]
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*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-PAC|Opti-PAC]]
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* [[USB Game Pad Hack]]
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*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-Wiz|Opti-Wiz]]
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** [[Dual Strike Hack]]
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*** [[Optical Encoders#ME4|ME4]]
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== Video ==
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Various options are available to display the games you wish to play. Browse these sections to learn more about those options.
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*  [[Video Overview]]
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*  [[Arcade Monitors]]
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*  [[PC Monitors]]
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*  [[MultiSync Monitors]]
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*  [[Televisions]]
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* [[ArcadeVGA|ArcadeVGA Video Card]]
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* [[Custom display modes (Windows) - Powerstrip | Custom Windows Display Modes with PowerStrip]]
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*  [[uvc|UltraCade's uVC Video Converter hardware]]
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==Arcade Art==
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Great games became classics with a little help from their captivating branding & design. Here you'll find articles on design, printing, and techniques that will add visual interest to your cabinet.
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*[[Overview & Options to Consider]]
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*[[Creating Your Own Art From Scratch]]
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*[[Vector tracing]]
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*[[Restoring & Recreating Artwork]]
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*[[Applying CPOs]]
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*[[Graphics software]]
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*[[Raster versus Vector artwork]]
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== Miscellaneous ==
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An arcade cabinet is more than just a box with a computer in it. Spice it up with these extras!
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* [[Lighting]]
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** [[LED-Wiz|LED-Wiz]]
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** [[Lighting Microswitch Buttons]]
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** [[Lighting Leaf Switch Buttons]]
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* [[Electrical Supplies]]
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* [[Coin Doors | Coin Doors and Coin Counters]]
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= Software for your cabinet =
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=='''Video'''==
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== General software ==
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*  [[Video Cards]]
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So, you've build your cabinet and hooked everything up. Now it is time to get everything configured so you can actually use your cabinet!
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**  [[Monitors]]
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* [[Software Overview]]
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***  [[ArcadeVGA|ArcadeVGA Video Card ]]
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* [[Operating System Comparison]]
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**  [[Televisions]]
 
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***  [[Video Output|Composite Video (RCA)]]
 
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***  [[Video Output|S-Video]]
 
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***  [[Video Output|Component Video]]
 
  
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=='''Software'''==
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== Frontend & Software ==
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* [[Emulators]]
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Once you have built a real cabinet you probably want to hide the fact that there is a regular PC powering it. In that case you will need a graphics fullscreen frontend. This way you can keep the arcade look and feel and still select your favorite game or emulator. While you are at it, you might even consider running other applications such as jukebox software!
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* [[Hiding Windows]]
 
* [[Front-Ends]]
 
* [[Front-Ends]]
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* [[Collections and PC Games]]
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** [[Screens, Titles & Extras]]
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** [[Wrappers|Wrappers]]
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** [[Utilities]]
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* [[Jukebox Software]]
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** [[CD Ripping]]
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* [[Multimedia Software]]
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== Systems & Emulators ==
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Nostalgia comes in many different flavours. Do you wish to replay an old arcade game or recapture that classic console game feel? Take a look at this section to find out how to get your cabinet to play the games you like!
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* [[Arcade Emulators]]
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* [[Game Consoles]]
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* [[Handheld Consoles]]
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* [[Home Computers]]
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** [[Computer Components]]
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* [[Other Emulation]]
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* [[TV Games]]
  
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=='''Miscellaneous (for now?)'''==
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== PC Games ==
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* [[Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet]]
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If you have a PC powering your cabinet, you might as well try a few other games to play on it.
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* [[Hiding Windows]]
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* [[Cabfriendly games]]
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* [[DOS vs Windows]]
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** [[Arcade Games]]
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* [[LED-Wiz|LED & Light Control]]
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** [[Classic Games]]
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* [[Electrical Supplies]]
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** [[Pinball]]
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* [[Coin Doors]]
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** [[Simulators]]
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* [[Light Gun Setup]]
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** [[Remakes]]

Latest revision as of 08:10, 5 December 2013

General About BYOAC community

Building your own arcade is fun, building it and sharing your thoughts is even more fun! If you have questions that even the wiki cannot answer, take a look at the community. The articles in this section can give you some pointers and insight in the BYOAC community.

How to build your cab

The Basics

A lot of people will look at an arcade cabinet and say "Hey, that looks easy- it's just a screen, some wood and some buttons.", but arcade cabinets aren't quite as simple as many people think. Here's a good place to start learning about the various ins and outs of arcade machines in general.

Examples

Looking for ideas? Looking for ideas to avoid? Check out the pages of all those brave enough to take the plunge and build.

Design Software

Good construction work requires planning. This is also true for building a cabinet. With decent construction plans and button layout plans things are much easier. This section gives you a nice overview of software tools that can help you in constructing your own cabinet.


Building Materials

If you're planing on building an arcade cabinet from scratch, these are some of the materials you might end up using for various elements of the cabinet.


Tools

Building your own arcade machine is no simple task and requires the correct tools as well as the knowledge of how to use each one correctly and safely. Hopefully you already own some of these tools and are well versed in their operation. If not, here's a few things you might want to add to your shopping list.

Vendors

Arcade Control Hardware

Here's the reason most people enter this hobby; to play the games you love with actual arcade hardware, just as they were intended. There's a vast array of different controls out there...

Interfacing Controls

Hooking up various arcade controls to a home PC can be a daunting task. Here are some of your options...

Video

Various options are available to display the games you wish to play. Browse these sections to learn more about those options.

Arcade Art

Great games became classics with a little help from their captivating branding & design. Here you'll find articles on design, printing, and techniques that will add visual interest to your cabinet.


Miscellaneous

An arcade cabinet is more than just a box with a computer in it. Spice it up with these extras!


Software for your cabinet

General software

So, you've build your cabinet and hooked everything up. Now it is time to get everything configured so you can actually use your cabinet!

Frontend & Software

Once you have built a real cabinet you probably want to hide the fact that there is a regular PC powering it. In that case you will need a graphics fullscreen frontend. This way you can keep the arcade look and feel and still select your favorite game or emulator. While you are at it, you might even consider running other applications such as jukebox software!

Systems & Emulators

Nostalgia comes in many different flavours. Do you wish to replay an old arcade game or recapture that classic console game feel? Take a look at this section to find out how to get your cabinet to play the games you like!

PC Games

If you have a PC powering your cabinet, you might as well try a few other games to play on it.

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