Basics

BYOAC Portal Basics

BYOAC is all about building arcade cabinets and controls to capture that arcade feeling at home. 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.

Places to start

• Frequently Asked Questions. The FAQ page has a lot of topics covered and can point you in the right direction. If you are new to the hobby or are looking for a specific piece of information, the FAQ is the first place to check.
• Example project by OND. This example project shows design decisions, building techniques and general insight in what the building part of the hobby is about. If you want a basic impression of what skills are involved in building a cabinet, OND's project is well worth reading.

Basic Arcade Cabinet Information

• Arcade Cabinet
  • Marquee
  • Control panel
  • Bezel
  • Coin door
• Basic guide to build a cabinet
• Converting a Cabinet
• Restoring an Old Cabinet
• Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet (an overview)
• Glossary

Additional Cabinet Types

• No space for a full cab? Try a desktop control panel
• The Bemani/Dance arcade experience
• JAMMA

See Also

• Site Index
• Building
• Controls
• Software
• Examples