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| − | '''Building''' a [[Arcade Cabinet|cabinet]] from scratch, or even modifying an existing cabinet can be a daunting task for some. This page is designed to help you find your way through some difficult building challenges so you can complete your cabinet and start playing. | + | '''Building''' a [[Arcade Cabinet|cabinet]] from scratch, or even modifying an existing cabinet can be a daunting task for some. This page is designed to help you find your way through some difficult building challenges so you can complete your cabinet and start |
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| + | ==Design Considerations== | ||
| + | * [[Basic_guide_to_build_a_cabinet|Basic Cabinet Building Guide]] | ||
| + | * [[Controls]] | ||
| + | * [[Power Options]] | ||
| + | * [[Control_panel_hole_sizes|Control Panel Hole Sizes]] | ||
== Design Software == | == Design Software == | ||
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* [[Plastics]] | * [[Plastics]] | ||
* [[Finishes]] | * [[Finishes]] | ||
| + | * [[T-Molding]] | ||
* [[Electronic Components]] | * [[Electronic Components]] | ||
* [[Bondo]] | * [[Bondo]] | ||
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** [[Clamps|Clamps]] | ** [[Clamps|Clamps]] | ||
** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]] | ** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]] | ||
| + | ** [[Working with Wire| Wire]] | ||
** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]] | ** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]] | ||
** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]] | ** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]] | ||
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* [[Basics]] | * [[Basics]] | ||
* [[Examples]] | * [[Examples]] | ||
| + | * [[Cabinet Plans]] | ||
[[Category:Index]] | [[Category:Index]] | ||
[[Category:Portals]] | [[Category:Portals]] | ||
[[Category:Building]] | [[Category:Building]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:10, 28 January 2008
BYOAC Portal Design and Building
Building a cabinet from scratch, or even modifying an existing cabinet can be a daunting task for some. This page is designed to help you find your way through some difficult building challenges so you can complete your cabinet and start playing.
Design Considerations
Design Software
Good construction work requires planning. This is also true for building a cabinet. With decent construction plans and button layout plans things are much easier. This section gives you a nice overview of software tools that can help you in constructing your own cabinet.
Building Materials
If you're planing on building an arcade cabinet from scratch, these are some of the materials you might end up using for various elements of the cabinet.
Tools
Building your own arcade machine is no simple task and requires the correct tools as well as the knowledge of how to use each one correctly and safely. Hopefully you already own some of these tools and are well versed in their operation. If not, here's a few things you might want to add to your shopping list.
