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| Xam:
Yes...the book is very good. Some of the info is a bit dated, but you will gain a good basic understanding if you read it. I was the opposite of you...I was secure enough in my ability to wire the cab and such, but doubted my ability to build the cabinet. The book will give you the confidence to do it. If you were closer to me (I'm in Round Rock) I would be more than happy to help with the wiring. Xam |
| leapinlew:
--- Quote from: texaslax13 on June 28, 2007, 10:36:58 pm ---That would be over a 3 1/2 hour drive for me for 7 both ways, I am looking for something more local. Thanks though! I am planning on working on this cabinet over a long period of time. I don't want to rush anything, I wan't to take my time and enjoy the build. Would anyone recoment buyingm Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine? It looks like everything I need to gain some knowledge in this area. Thanks Matt Is the X-Arcade even an option? it has the two buttons on each side, do they need to be used? --- End quote --- Project Arcade! Damnit, I can't believe I forgot to mention it. Of course, definitely get that book. The author runs this site and his name is Saint. |
| pointdablame:
You should definitely buy Project Arcade. It's a great book and a must read for people in your position. It's also written by the creator of this very site if you weren't aware of that, so it's always nice to show Saint your support with a purchase :) If you have the woodworking ability, you will be a step ahead of a lot of people starting out. There are a lot of great plans out there. http://www.jakobud.com has a lot of plans for original machines, or there are original MAME cab plans out there as well. As for the electronics, I will echo everyone else... it's really a non-issue at this point in the hobby. Grab yourself an Ipac or KeyWiz and its just a matter of screwing a few wires to wire terminals and slipping on some quick disconnects to your controls. Everything is labeled so as long as you can follow a wire, you'll be fine. Honest. I would avoid the Xarcade.. I'm not a big fan of the switches they use, or just in general really. A lot of folks here feel the same. You'll likely be much happier if you build your own. Also, if you haven't be sure to read THE WIKI There is a TON of info in the wiki, and it will answer a lot of questions. Check craigslist for cabs in your area. You can also search ebay by distance from your home, which often brings up some options. Good luck, and welcome. |
| texaslax13:
Ok, my local Barnes and Noble has it so I will pick it up sometime this week. Right now I just dont have a full understanding of how everything works and I hope the book can help. I am sure I have the capability to do it, I just need to look into it. Thanks for you help everyone! Matt |
| fjl:
I got to admit that at first I found the Project Arcade book as useless. For one thing it is outdated. But yet I continued to read on. I ended up finding lots of valuable information in it. Honestly most of that information can be found here on the forums. But it's still a good book if your just starting up. Plus while reading it, it brings up conversations with your geeky friends. ;D As for up-to-date hardware and software information, just ask on these forums. Lots of people willing to help. :applaud: Just so you know, I'm more of a computer nerd than a wood nerd. So while the sofware and electrical part is easy for me, the wood working part, not so much. Luckily I'm still just doing simple wood projects before I get started on my cab. And as easy as wood working may seem(just cut straight and to the correct size) there is a lot of mistakes I am learning from. I now have a deeper admiration for proffesional woodworkers. :notworthy: |
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