http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=BobA 2026-05-18T19:44:03Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.32.0 http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Electronic_Components&diff=9193 2007-07-23T01:29:34Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__<br /> This page gives a quick overview of components used when creating or modifying electric circuits.<br /> <br /> ==Capacitors==<br /> <br /> A capacitor is an electric circuit element used to store charge temporarily, consisting in general of two metallic plates separated and insulated from each other by a dielectric.<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor Wikipedia definition]<br /> <br /> ==Diodes==<br /> <br /> A diode is an electronic device that allows current flow only one way, (polar)<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode Wikipedia definition] <br /> <br /> ===LEDs===<br /> <br /> '''L'''ight '''E'''mitting '''D'''iode<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode Wikipedia definition]<br /> <br /> ==Fuses==<br /> <br /> A fuse is a safety device that protects an electric circuit from excessive current, consisting of or containing a metal element that melts when current exceeds a specific amperage, thereby opening the circuit(rendering the fuse useless after being blown)<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_%28electrical%29 Wikipedia link]<br /> <br /> ==Integrated Circuits==<br /> <br /> Integrated circuits, also known as ICs, microchips, or simply chips, are miniaturized electronic circuits (consisting mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components) which have been manufactured in the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor material.<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit Wikipedia link]<br /> <br /> ==Relays==<br /> <br /> A relay is an electrical switch that opens and closes under control of another electrical circuit.<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay Wikipedia link]<br /> <br /> ==Resistors==<br /> <br /> A resistor is a device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance. (holds current back, like a knot in a water hose lowers the pressure that the water sprays out.)<br /> <br /> ==Solenoids==<br /> <br /> A solenoid is a loop of wire, often wrapped around a metallic core, which produces a magnetic field when an electrical current is passed through it. <br /> <br /> These devices are used to produce switchable movement. Pinball machines use solenoids extensively.<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solenoid Wikipedia link]<br /> <br /> ==Transistors==<br /> <br /> A transistor is a solid state semiconductor device which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation and many other functions.<br /> <br /> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transistor Wikipedia link]<br /> <br /> ==Wire==<br /> <br /> Wire is the glue that connects the electrical components together. Wire may be stranded or solid and insulated or uninsulated. Stranded wire is more flexible then solid wire.<br /> Wire comes in gauges which determine its size. The larger the number the smaller the wire. 18 to 22 gauge are commonly used in arcade cabinets. 14 and 16 gauge may be used<br /> to connect power carrying circuits. <br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Building]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Building]]</div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Barcade_MAME&diff=9125 2007-06-18T03:13:58Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div>* '''Project Type:''' Countertop Arcade Cabinet<br /> * '''Construction Method:''' Scratchbuilt<br /> * '''Monitor Type:''' VGA Monitor turned on its side<br /> * '''Interface Type:''' Keyboard Hack<br /> * '''Special Controls:''' <br /> * '''OS:''' DOS and ArcadeOS<br /> * '''Homepage:''' http://www.members.shaw.ca/bakaye/barcade.htm<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Additional Details ==<br /> Bartop (tabletop) MAME cabinet with vertically oriented screen. Single player joystick and buttons with keyboard interface (hack).<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Pictures ==<br /> [[image:Barcade_MAME.jpg]]<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Other_arcade_projects|Back to Other Arcade Projects Examples]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Examples]]</div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Compact_MAME_Cabinet&diff=8459 2007-04-08T02:48:27Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div>* '''Project Type:''' Countertop Arcade Cabinet<br /> * '''Construction Method:''' Unclassified<br /> * '''Monitor Type:''' 17 inch VGA Monitor<br /> * '''Interface Type:''' Hanaho Hotrod internal<br /> * '''Special Controls:''' Separate Trackball<br /> * '''OS:''' Windows <br /> * '''Homepage:''' http://members.shaw.ca/akaye<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Additional Details ==<br /> A compact MAME cabinet built to fit on a desk or bartop. Homebuilt cabinet with 17 in. vga and Hotrod controls.<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Pictures ==<br /> [[image:Compact_MAME_Cabinet.jpg]]<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Other_arcade_projects|Back to Other Arcade Projects Examples]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Examples]]</div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Barcade_MAME&diff=8458 2007-04-08T02:45:59Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div>* '''Project Type:''' Countertop Arcade Cabinet<br /> * '''Construction Method:''' Scratchbuilt<br /> * '''Monitor Type:''' VGA Monitor turned on its side<br /> * '''Interface Type:''' Keyboard Hack<br /> * '''Special Controls:''' <br /> * '''OS:''' DOS <br /> * '''Homepage:''' http://www.members.shaw.ca/bakaye/barcade.htm<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Additional Details ==<br /> Bartop (tabletop) MAME cabinet with vertically oriented screen. Single player joystick and buttons with keyboard interface (hack).<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Pictures ==<br /> [[image:Barcade_MAME.jpg]]<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Other_arcade_projects|Back to Other Arcade Projects Examples]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Examples]]</div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=File:Barcade_MAME.jpg&diff=8457 2007-04-08T02:43:13Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=File:Compact_MAME_Cabinet.jpg&diff=8027 2006-12-20T05:07:21Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=File:SIDE.JPG&diff=8026 2006-12-20T05:04:33Z

<p>BobA: Compact Mame</p> <hr /> <div>Compact Mame</div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=File:Bartop_Jukebox_and_MAME.jpg&diff=7987 2006-12-15T04:04:48Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

BobA http://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Bartop_Jukebox_and_MAME&diff=7986 2006-12-15T04:03:13Z

<p>BobA: </p> <hr /> <div>* '''Project Type:''' Jukebox<br /> * '''Construction Method:''' Scratchbuilt<br /> * '''Monitor Type:''' 15 inch PC VGA<br /> * '''Interface Type:''' Keypad and Gamepad<br /> * '''Special Controls:''' IR remote<br /> * '''OS:''' Windows 98<br /> * '''Homepage:''' http://www.members.shaw.ca/bakaye/jukebox.htm<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Additional Details ==<br /> A bartop or tabletop jukebox with 100W speaker system and IR remote control. Also able to play MAME.'''saint's note -- looks like it's time to add a new category :)''' <br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> == Pictures ==<br /> [[image:Bartop_Jukebox_and_MAME.jpg]]<br /> <br /> &lt;br style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Jukeboxes|Back to Jukeboxes Examples]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Examples]]</div>

BobA