Before Asking For Help, Read This First! Link to FAQ and bookmarks of interest

[SirPeale]

First and formost, THE RULES

The BYOAC Wiki

The Main Site!  Don't forget that there is one!  Browse the site first to get ideas and information!

Step-by-step cabinet creating tutorial by SpyStyle

A rather comprehensive list of useful URLs on the board (other than this list

The BYOAC FAQ.  Stuff that gets asked all the time is likely answered here.

"What PC do I need to run MAME" Official FAQ

Emulation Cabinet Definitions - acronyms, part names, etc

Original Cabinet Dimensions - Find the shape of Pac-Man, Robotron or many, many other original arcade cabinets.

BYOAC T-Shirt - Now Available!

How to install a PC monitor into a cab

How to make a monitor bezel for $2.00

Practically a self-contained lesson in getting component output working for a TV

The Arcade Art Repository

How to start your cabinet all at once, even with an ATX power supply.


Dimentions for 33" Showcase Cabinet

The Keys To Making A Sound MDF Joint?

Tranclucent button lighting how-to

Options for disabled gamers

Guncon2 to PC info

OscarControls monitor comparisons (check out other interesting articles OscarControls has done)

Retro Revival fan magazine
Issue 3 has tips on building a cabinet.
Issue 4 has an article on how to wire an ipac.


Polishing carraige bolts and removing the raised letters from them

[SirPeale]

Just wanted to post that this thread is *not* locked in stone.  If you see a thread that contains information that is asked a lot on the board, or just has really great information, PM me with the thread, and I'll see about it's inclusion here.

[SirPeale]

Added the main site to the links list.  It should be read first !

[SirPeale]

Added a link.

[SirPoonga]

Added guncon2 link

[SirPeale]

Added Wiki link.

[SirPeale]

Added link.