Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: SirPoonga on October 14, 2011, 04:47:39 pm
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Well, after 10 years I think it is time to update the cabinet. If anyone wants to see some old school BYOAC go here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v472/SirPoonga/cabinet/ (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v472/SirPoonga/cabinet/)
So many new products out there, like flush mounted trackballs and spinners to give a nice clean look.
Also, I will be getting a HTPC and I think I will put mame on that. I would need to make some simple wireless controllers. What are your guy's suggestions to go wireless? Xbox 360 controller with the wifi dongle? I'm debating just to go with a xbox controller for the time being until I make something.
Edit: This looking interesting. Combine arcade with arduino, I'm for that.
http://www.wayneandlayne.com/projects/bluetooth-arcade-controller/ (http://www.wayneandlayne.com/projects/bluetooth-arcade-controller/)
Though all they did was take a mega and put a bluetooth module on that. I have a regular arduino and a bluetooth shield, I might give this a shot to try the concept out.
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you can use xbox 1 wireless controllers too with xbcd drivers under windows. you might find that cheaper and easier to hack than a 360 controller. you can either hack the cable and just put a usb connector on the radio receiver or else they sell a usb to xbox 1 dongle for a few bucks.
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so... much... SILVER! :o