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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 =
 
= How to build your cab =
  
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==The Basics==
 
==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]]
 
* [[Basic guide to build a cabinet]]
 
* [[Basic guide to build a cabinet]]
 
* [[Desktop control panel|No space for a full cab? Try a desktop control panel]]
 
* [[Desktop control panel|No space for a full cab? Try a desktop control panel]]
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* [[JAMMA]]
 
* [[JAMMA]]
 
* [[Restoration]]
 
* [[Restoration]]
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* [[Vendors|Vendors/Kits/Parts/Artwork]]
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* [[Glossary]]
 
* [[Glossary]]
  
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==The BYOAC community==
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== Examples ==
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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 BYOC community.
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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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*[[The history of BYOAC community]]
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* [[Upright cabinets | Upright cabinets]]
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*[[BYOAC forum|What can you find in the forums]]
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* [[Cocktail cabinets |Cocktail cabinets]] 
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*[[Community projects]]
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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==
 
==Building Materials==
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* [[Finishes]]
 
* [[Finishes]]
 
* [[Electronic Components]]
 
* [[Electronic Components]]
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* [[Bondo]]
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==Tools==
 
==Tools==
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* [[Power Tools]]
 
* [[Power Tools]]
  
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==Vendors==
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* [[Vendors|Vendors: Who do you buy your stuff from?]]
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* [[Ratings|Ratings and Reviews for the above mentioned Vendors]]
  
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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]]
 
 
==Arcade Control Hardware==
 
==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...  
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*  [[Custom display modes (Windows) - Powerstrip | Custom Windows Display Modes with PowerStrip]]
 
*  [[Custom display modes (Windows) - Powerstrip | Custom Windows Display Modes with PowerStrip]]
 
*  [[uvc|UltraCade's uVC Video Converter hardware]]
 
*  [[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 ==
 
== 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!
 
* [[Lighting]]
 
* [[Lighting]]
 
** [[LED-Wiz|LED-Wiz]]
 
** [[LED-Wiz|LED-Wiz]]
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* [[Electrical Supplies]]
 
* [[Electrical Supplies]]
 
* [[Coin Doors | Coin Doors and Coin Counters]]
 
* [[Coin Doors | Coin Doors and Coin Counters]]
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= Software to your cab =
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= Software for your cabinet =
  
 
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== General about software ==
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== General software ==
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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!
 
* [[Software Overview]]
 
* [[Software Overview]]
 
* [[Operating System Comparison]]
 
* [[Operating System Comparison]]
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* [[Hiding Windows]]
 
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== Design Software ==
 
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* [[Design applications]]
 
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** [[Graphics software]]
 
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** [[Technical design software]]
 
  
 
== Frontend & Software ==
 
== 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!
 
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]]
 
** [[Screens, Titles & Extras]]
 
** [[Screens, Titles & Extras]]
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== Systems & Emulators ==
 
== 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!
 
* [[Arcade Emulators]]
 
* [[Arcade Emulators]]
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* [[System Emulators]]
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* [[Game Consoles]]
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** [[Game Consoles]]
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* [[Handheld Consoles]]
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** [[Handheld Consoles]]
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* [[Home Computers]]
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** [[Home Computers]]
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** [[Computer Components]]
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*** [[Computer Components]]
 
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** [[TV Games]]
 
 
* [[Other Emulation]]
 
* [[Other Emulation]]
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* [[TV Games]]
  
 
== PC Games ==
 
== PC Games ==
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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.
 
* [[Cabfriendly games]]
 
* [[Cabfriendly games]]
 
** [[Arcade Games]]
 
** [[Arcade Games]]

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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