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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: spystyle on May 10, 2004, 03:06:26 pm
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Hello from Maine,
I have been writing a "picture book" cabinet building tutorial for the new builder.
As it is a work in progress, constructive comments and sensible suggestions will be carefully considered, so let me know what you think.
Click the link below to check it out :
Click here (http://spystyle.epizy.com/index00.htm)
Alt link (http://spystyle.byethost5.com/index00.htm)
Alt link 2 (http://spystyle.atwebpages.com/index00.htm)
As of today there are over 30 chapters, and over 1300 pictures.
Thanks !
Craig
diyarcade (at) yahoo (dot) com
edit :
This is getting old LOL, I need to re-do it :)
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;) Very awesome...thanks for putting in all that personal time to do this. Noobs will appreciate it...including me. ;D
If we can vote I say "Sticky" this somewhere with the other stickies.
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Looks pretty good, I haven't read through the whole thing yet, but I love how there are tons of pictures.
Here's a suggestion since it's written for a newbie.
On http://www.256k.net/spystyle/index2.htm
The line 20' total of 2"X8" board "two by eights"
You might want to say 20 feet. At first glance it might look like 20 pieces of 2x8 because the picture shows a pile of wood.
or mention what ' and '' mean.
I also noticed some html code at the bottom of
http://www.256k.net/spystyle/index5.htm
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more good stuff for me to read! Definately with something like this and the Project Arcade book any idiot (including me!) can build one of these.
what would help even more is if you had a price and where you got stuff breakdown. Haven't finished it yet so I don't know if it' s there!
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Craig,
Can you post your Defender cabinet plans on your website, or make them available somehow? Looks great!
Thanks,
=VR=
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nice work, BUT....
step by step = go buy saint's book!!!!!
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love what I've seen so far... (still loading the images).
quick notes:
consider adding more links for joysticks / buttons to www.therealbobroberts.com (http://www.therealbobroberts.com). GREAT reviews by EVERYONE and the prices are always cheaper the happs.
consider adding links to http://www.ultimarc.com/ (http://www.ultimarc.com/) both supply great encoders.
Consider having someone write up a quick how to for using a true arcade monitor. Also write a paragraph on why not to use SVGA monitors (or ask others to).
now waiting on page 3
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Craig,
Nice job !
Hey we'd love to see you at the New England mame get together...It's at funspot in NH on June 5th look at the thred
in the main forum.
Signed
Ed
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nice work, BUT....
step by step = go buy saint's book!!!!!
That's a silly attitude...
I agree. It's cool that a book has been published, but I really can't think of anything that would be covered in a book that hasn't/couldn't be answered here. I'll run by and take a glance if I can find it on the shelf, but I don't see myself buying it for information that's already here. Depends on how much it costs I suppose. ;D
hulkster081, you should not post replies while drinking mom's whiskey.
That was a little uncalled for. He's just stating his opinion.
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Yikes. I didn't realize it was that big. Maybe you should put links to pics instead of having them displayed. That way people will only download the pics they want to see. You could also maybe make the pics smaller and save with more jpg compression. Good luck!
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Aside from getting a new provider, tough call. Maybe byoac could add it... or you could zip the whole thing up and distribute it via bittorrent or some such.
-->VPutz
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Another suggestion would be to pdf it =)
Right now i'm not in a position to host it, but maybe soon...
rampy
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Craig, remember me? I sent you a set of plans for building an upright cabinet in September of 2003. Your picture looked familiar, so I checked my old emails and sure enough - it's you!
From the sound of it you've come a long way since then! Way to go!!
Tom
P.S. When I click on the NEXT link on your site I just get tossed back to the index.
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Your next link on page one no longer works.
I browsed through your site earlier today and think its nice work. As far as I'm concerned, there can never be too many free sites like this out there. Pictures are worth a thousand words, especially to a novice. I like to post a ton of pics of my projects.
Criticism: Create small thumbnails of each pic, linking to the larger image. That'll tighten your pages up and greatly reduce the bandwidth requirements. I don't generally want to wait for a dozen or more large pics to load up. I like to pick and choose which ones I open, plus printing a 'page' of your site out will just chew up the paper.
Nice job.
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OK all the errors should be fixed, just let me know if you find anything out of order.
spystyle@yahoo.com
It's unfortunate but I had to scale down the JPGs considerably to make them fit on that site, if anyone knows a good free webhost with unmetered bandwidth and a 20 MB or higher limit please let me know.
The tutorial was meant to read like a picture book, with many large clear pictures, the text is just there to explain what the picture is all about.
Hey man, great tut!!!
Man, i'm missing a couple of parts... I'm saving them in a WebPage Single Archive, for a future reference.
Can u mail me the other parts. I could only look at the verizon pages :s. The other ones are busted due to bandwidth limit.
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Great :P, pm me for the info... i'll be paying :p
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IS THERE ANY WAY YOU COULD POST THESE ON THIS SITE? EVERYTIME I GET TO PAGE 5 ON UR PAGE IT SES UR 20 MEG LIMIT HAS EXCEEDED AND WONT LET ME LOOK.
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Hey Craig --
I would be happy to host either a mirror or the main copy of your site. Let me know if you'd like to go that route. We can try the original version for now, if the bandwidth gets too high we'll look at going with the thumbnail version with large versions when clicked -- that's how I do most of my pages. You can have pickaname.arcadecontrols.com (like unclet's site), or www.arcadecontrols.com/pickaname, or if you buy a domain name I can host that as well.
Kudos on the good work!
Let me know -- cheers!
-- saint
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IS THERE ANY WAY YOU COULD POST THESE ON THIS SITE? EVERYTIME I GET TO PAGE 5 ON UR PAGE IT SES UR 20 MEG LIMIT HAS EXCEEDED AND WONT LET ME LOOK.
CAPTAIN CAPS LOCK TO THE RESCUE!
Your hosting pooped out on me on page 6. Looks good, and thanks for putting so much time into this!
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Until we work out a permanent home for it, I have a mirror of the original site here:
http://mirrors.arcadecontrols.com/SpyStyle_Step_By_Step_Guide/spystyle/
It'll stay up until a permanent version goes up at spystyle.arcadecontrols.com ...
Cheers and be nice to the bandwidth!
--- saint
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Thanks :)
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Awesome!
I had to read every line. You had some very helpful tips as well as detailed pictures of some topics that might be difficult to visualize without your help.
keep up the good work!
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The "securing the monitor" section is awesome, and very very helpful.
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skimmed through the reply's, but I've been meaning to drop you a note for awhile now...
That's the best walkthrough I've seen so far online, but it NEEDS AN INDEX, where you can skip to chapter 1,2,3,4 etc... When looking for one specific thing (print your own art) I had to go through the first 5-6 chapters just to get to it.
Also, at some point, you may want to do a "lite" version for those of us who don't need a picture of a hammer :)
But, all in all, as I said, the best online BYOACabinet walkthrough I've seen, so don't think I'm complaining or anything! :)
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Great article spystyle I soaked up every word and every picture. I like reading Saints book as well . I like seeing what others have done/are doing, it not only inspires us noobies to build our own cabinets but gives us new ideas
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That's the best walkthrough I've seen so far online, but it NEEDS AN INDEX, where you can skip to chapter 1,2,3,4 etc... When looking for one specific thing (print your own art) I had to go through the first 5-6 chapters just to get to it.
You could always do "forced browsing." Change the URL in your address bar to reflect the chapter you want to go to.
Chapter 5 -> http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/index5.htm
Chapter 7 -> http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/index7.htm
etc...
-Scooter
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stickied for your joys and pleasures ;D
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I didn't read it all but damn you can't get it more straight-forward than that! Great work.
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Hello fellow mainah!
I read through it when I first stumbled upon it looking for ideas. Every noob needs to read it I think...alot of great ideas. I especially like how you broke up the side art to print on a regular printer. I had never thought of that. Great job and can't wait to see the rest of it.
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I have unstickied this topic. We've got 10,000,000,000 stickies again, and I'm trying to cut down. It is now the second link (right under the main site link) in the n00b listof links.
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I have updated chapter 6 "Constructing the control panel"
Here:
http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/index6.htm
I'm convinced that method is simple and effective.
Anyone care to comment?
I think most can figure it out but Control Panel Construction is Chapter 7 and linked here:
http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/index7.htm
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Dispite reading the FAQ I can't figure out the Shazaam! key....
Isn't the Shazaaam key just like a 'shift' option? You know, if you hold down the shazaam key while pressing any other key, you get the 'alternate' (or shifted) function assigned to that key.... right?
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hey, nice tutorial, thanks for that should come in handy for when i start mine. :cheers: :notworthy:
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Sorry for the necromancy, but unfortunately (for a n00b like me) the links seem to be dead. Anyone got a copy? Wayback machine seems to be blocked.
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it appears that it is now for sale instead of free: http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i.21352-n.Build_Arcade_Cabinet_Step_By_Step_works_with_MAME__eBooks_-end-detail.html
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Thanks.
Anyone have an opinion on the value of that book compared to Project Arcade? (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764556169/ref=s9_sdps_c1_s1_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0A2BHWF6NF2P4752CXDS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938131&pf_rd_i=507846) . Or is buying both a sensible option?
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I'm surprised that Craig is now selling this...times must be getting tough. I'd like to hear what he has to say about it.
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I fixed the link :) Sorry about that. I had moved stuff around on the website (kindly provided by Saint) and forgot to update the link.
And yes, I have been selling my tutorial as a PDF on eBay for a while, I posted it on a couple other sites but forgot about those .. thanks for reminding me :)
But free for you guys of course :)
Have fun and keep me posted,
Craig
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And yes, I have been selling my tutorial as a PDF on eBay for a while,
Ahh, that explains the request to not link to the site.
You should be able to make a couple of bucks a day with google ads if you start to advertise your site. Might be an option vs. selling on ebay - not sure which is better for you. Just be sure to read up on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) first.
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Thanks.
Anyone have an opinion on the value of that book compared to Project Arcade? (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764556169/ref=s9_sdps_c1_s1_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0A2BHWF6NF2P4752CXDS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938131&pf_rd_i=507846) . Or is buying both a sensible option?
DEFINITELY buy Saint's book. I'm sure many of you who are new to this wonderful hobby don't realize that were it not for Saint "DIY Arcade" hobby probably would have faded into history like "Texas Instruments home computer" and "Zips sneakers".
As far as I know he almost single handedly popularized this hobby. I think Saint and Lusid were among the "founding fathers". As far as I can guess buying his book helps to support him and his family, also this site we enjoy.
Thanks Saint !
Make it fun :)
Craig
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That is awesome. Thanks a million. Saints bokk is ordered and I will of course strongly consider purchasing your book... If it it actually helps me building that arcade I'll in fact guarantee I'll buy it :D
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Thanks.
Anyone have an opinion on the value of that book compared to Project Arcade? (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764556169/ref=s9_sdps_c1_s1_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0A2BHWF6NF2P4752CXDS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938131&pf_rd_i=507846) . Or is buying both a sensible option?
DEFINITELY buy Saint's book. I'm sure many of you who are new to this wonderful hobby don't realize that were it not for Saint "DIY Arcade" hobby probably would have faded into history like "Texas Instruments home computer" and "Zips sneakers".
As far as I know he almost single handedly popularized this hobby. I think Saint and Lusid were among the "founding fathers". As far as I can guess buying his book helps to support him and his family, also this site we enjoy.
I think every member of this site should buy his book. Except for me of course, I've avoided it so I never even accidentally copied it in writing my own tutorial. I would imagine our writing style are different too - I think his book is like "What would you like to build" and mine is like "OK, step one we do this, then step two we do this, now for step three." I like to think of mine as "instructions", a "picture book" tutorial.
I've left this hobby to study other things, but I intend to come back soon and build a few more cabinets and add several new chapters to my tutorial, also give it a complete overhaul. You can be in it too, I have a "reader submitted" section :)
So yes, buy Saint's book and help our cause! Were it nor for Saint we'd probably have a really lame hobby like knitting - or even getting work done! Gasp!
And hey if you find my tutorial very helpful feel free to buy a copy from me off eBay, but not until you've bought Saint's book :)
Project arcade by John St. Clair aka Saint
http://www.amazon.com/Project-Arcade-Build-Your-Machine/dp/0764556169/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239061400&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Project-Arcade-Build-Your-Machine/dp/0764556169/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239061400&sr=8-1)
DIY arcade by C Conway aka SpyStyle
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZspystyleQQhtZ-1 (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZspystyleQQhtZ-1)
Make it fun!
Craig
Hey Craig!
So "free for us" is the link to the HTML site? :D
Are you still around to get the "full" package? I'd be interested in one. I don't need to actually receive the physical CD, as I'm in Argentina, South America, so if I can just download the .iso or something it'd be fine. How much would that be?
Thanks!
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Hi buddy, I can mail a CD anywhere in the world for like $1.30 US - the postage is surprisingly affordable :)
But buy Saint's book first of course :
http://tinyurl.com/yerwyms (http://tinyurl.com/yerwyms)
We stand on his shoulders :)
Have fun!
Craig
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This seems very helpful, thank you very much.
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No problemo :)
This reminds me, I still have a bunch of stuff to add !!! Yikes
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Wow, great work! I first started frequenting Arcade Controls about 10 years ago and it has been awhile since I have paid a visit. It was a pleasent surprise to see your tutorial because it combines a lot of the great information that is available and makes it easy for anyone to follow. Reading through your guide made me want to get back into the hobby!
I purchased Saint's book soon after it was released, and I have to say that even if you never intend on building a cabinet it is a great read! Definitely buy the book.
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Not to revide the dead, but did sometng happen to the subsite??? Was browsing it the other day and now I just get a big fat 404...
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Which link is bad ?
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http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/01/index1.htm (http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/01/index1.htm)
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The link in the first post of this thread is correct :) Always start at the beginning.
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Hi, it looks like the domain has expired :'(
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Just found this forum and I realize I now have about 1,000 hours of research ahead of me in this awesome hobby. I'd love to make my own bartop version just to learn, and possibly move into full cabinets one day. I did notice that this link was dead, is there a newer one we could check out?
Thanks!
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Just found this forum and I realize I now have about 1,000 hours of research ahead of me in this awesome hobby. I'd love to make my own bartop version just to learn, and possibly move into full cabinets one day. I did notice that this link was dead, is there a newer one we could check out?
Thanks!
If you want the spystyle one, archive.org has backup copies.
2007 version: https://web.archive.org/web/20080312044235/http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/01/index1.htm (https://web.archive.org/web/20080312044235/http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/01/index1.htm)
2011 version: https://web.archive.org/web/20130319133946/http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/2000/index00.htm (https://web.archive.org/web/20130319133946/http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/2000/index00.htm)
If you want something newer, Ond's Metropolis thread is an excellent choice.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html)
You may also want to go to the wiki (link at top of page) and read through the FAQ. ;D
Scott
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Just found this forum and I realize I now have about 1,000 hours of research ahead of me in this awesome hobby. I'd love to make my own bartop version just to learn, and possibly move into full cabinets one day. I did notice that this link was dead, is there a newer one we could check out?
Thanks!
Welcome.
Do yourself the pleasure of checking out some of the projects listed in the Hall of Fame Worthy Projects thread (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,103103.0.html). There some incredible builds from the past (and some ok ones from the present) that should inspire and inform you on some of the choices you have ahead.
Happy reading, and good luck! :cheers:
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I fixed the link, thanks :)
I'm trying the free hosting detailed in this article :
https://www.techradar.com/web-hosting/best-free-web-hosting
But they have limitations, of course.
Apparently you can get awesome hosting from Google Cloud for less than $1 per year, but you need to create and configure a Linux virtual machine ? Take a look at this :
https://www.christitus.com/wordpress-google-cloud-platform/