Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Demon-Seed on January 11, 2008, 10:17:11 am
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Hello
I am getting back into the game... the first 3 cabs I made I pieced together from reading websites of others who made em.. now I am looking for plans... Is there good plans online? can anyone post some of their favorite links to plans? I am after compact standups, cocktails and bartops. I have done some searches and will continue, however thought someone here may have quick links.
Also, I was considering buying project arcade book. Although I have made several cabs will this help? What I need help with is converting an arcade monitor etc to work on pc does it have that info???? I know it has step by step plans but what kind of cabinets>?
--George Lucas is my hero--
JIM
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Everyone should buy Project Arcade. Even if they don't like video games. Just buy the book. Buy a bunch of them and insulate your attic. Buy them.
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plans
http://www.jakobud.com/
http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/cabplans.html
and yes the book is worth getting......
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What type of arcades does it have plans for....like which models/games?
thx
Jim
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I built an entire cab w/o the Project Arcade book, but I decided to buy the book for my next cab. I know most of what's in it, but I consider it a good buy for $20, since it's nice to have it all in one spot. I particulalry liked the chapters on stuff that alot of people here take for granted - like Encoders, and how to power up/down a cab with a key and bitstrip.
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Hey Guys,
I am wondering if anyone can help.. trying to plan a new cabinet however looking for something compact like Centiped, Pacman, Defender.however i want to have 2 players with 6 buttons plus some extras..... will they fit any idea? any plans with a smaller cabinet like that with more buttons.? or similar cabinet
thx
Jim
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--George Lucas is my hero--
LOL. I'm guessing this is Saint's new "text speak" autocensor in action. Did you type "T H X" (without the spaces)? "Thanks" will work better.
Saint, you need one for "pls" (please).
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--George Lucas is my hero--
Wow, I guess so. Anything for WTF?
Anyways, whatever prompted him to take that step?
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I got Saint's book for Christmas and have really enjoyed it. I know that much of the material is available on the web but I still think I learned more specifics (particularly about the different types of buttons and controllers) from the book. He also lays out the process of designing and building your cabinet it a nice chronological order. I highly recommend the book. It does come with a CD of plans but I have not had a chance to review them yet.
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Demon-Seed: I tried the CD that comes with the book tonight. It is a little light on plans (I only found 2) but has some real nice templates for button layouts that I intend to use.
What I need help with is converting an arcade monitor etc to work on pc does it have that info?
I read the chapter on monitors this weekend. It is fantastic and does cover using a arcade monitor with a PC in detail.