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<div>The current version of MAME supports USB game pads. thus you can hack a USB game pad for your controls. Simplely take apart the game pad, soder wire to the contact points on the game pad to your arcade button switches. You will need to enable USB in one of the MAME .ini file. (sry idk which one, some one edit this part: ) ) Next you will need to set the player controls from the keyboard to the USB bottuns.</div>Mrynithttp://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Contents&diff=2380Contents2006-03-07T20:38:06Z<p>Mrynit: /* '''Interfacing Controls With Your PC''' */</p>
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=='''The Basics'''==<br />
A lot of people will look at an arcade cabinet and say "Hey, that looks easy- it's just a screen, some wood and some buttons.", but arcade cabinets aren't quite as simple as many people think. Here's a good place to start learning about the various ins and outs of arcade machines in general.<br />
* [[Arcade Cabinet 101]]<br />
* [[Basic guide to build a cabinet]]<br />
* [[Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet|Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet (an overview)]]<br />
* [[JAMMA]]<br />
* [[Restoration]]<br />
* [[Vendors|Vendors/Kits/Parts/Artwork]]<br />
* [[Glossary]]<br />
<br />
=='''Building Materials'''==<br />
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. <br />
* [[Wood products]]<br />
** [[Wood products#Plywood|Plywood]]<br />
** [[Wood products#MDF|MDF]]<br />
** [[Wood products#MDO|MDO]]<br />
** [[Wood products#OSB|OSB]]<br />
** [[Wood products#Particle Board|Particle Board]]<br />
* [[Plastics]]<br />
** [[Plastics#Acrylic|Acrylic]]<br />
** [[Plastics#Polycarbonate|Polycarbonate]]<br />
* [[Finishes]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Water-based Paint|Water-based Paint]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Oil-based Paint|Oil-based Paint]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Stain|Stain]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Polyurethane|Polyurethane]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Shellac|Shellac]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Varnish|Varnish]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Laminate|Laminate]]<br />
<br />
=='''Tools'''==<br />
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.<br />
* [[Project Arcade|Project Arcade - The Book]]<br />
<br />
* [[Hand Tools]]<br />
** [[Safety Equipment|Safety Equipment]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Eye Protection|Eye Protection]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Hearing Protection|Hearing Protection]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Breathing Protection|Breathing Protection]]<br />
** [[Marking Tools|Marking Tools]]<br />
** [[Measuring Devices|Measuring Devices]]<br />
** [[Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks|Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks]]<br />
** [[Clamps|Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Spring Clamps|Spring Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Screw Clamps|Screw Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Bar Clamps|Bar Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Pipe Clamps|Pipe Clamps]]<br />
** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]]<br />
** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]]<br />
** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]]<br />
** [[Fasteners|Fasteners]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Glue|Glue]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Nails|Nails]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Screws|Screws]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Dowels|Dowels]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Biscuits|Biscuits]]<br />
<br />
* [[Power Tools]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Circular Saw|Circular Saw]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Jigsaw|Jigsaw]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Router|Router]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Drill|Drill]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Random-orbit Sander|Random-orbit Sander]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Blades/Bits/Etc|Blades/Bits/Etc]]<br />
<br />
=='''Arcade Art'''==<br />
Great games became classics with a little help from their captivating branding & design. Here you'll find articles on design, printing, and techniques that will add visual interest to your cabinet. <br />
*[[Overview & Options to Consider]]<br />
*[[Creating Your Own Art From Scratch]]<br />
*[[Vector tracing]]<br />
*[[Restoring & Recreating Artwork]]<br />
*[[Applying CPOs]]<br />
*[[Graphics software]]<br />
*[[Raster versus Vector artwork]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
=='''Arcade Control Hardware'''==<br />
Here's the reason most people enter this hobby; to play the games you love with actual arcade hardware, just as they were intended. There's a vast array of different controls out there... <br />
* [[Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Conventional Digital Joysticks|Conventional Digital Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Non-Conventional Digital Joysticks|Non-Conventional Digital Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#49-Way Joysticks|49-Way Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Analog Joysicks|Analog Joysicks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Rotary Joysticks|Rotary Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Mounting Joysticks|Mounting Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#European vs US vs Japanese Joysticks|European vs US vs Japanese Joysticks]]<br />
* [[Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Microswitch_Pushbuttons|Microswitch Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Leafswitch_Pushbuttons|Leafswitch Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Atari_Volcano_Buttons|Atari Volcano Buttons]]<br />
* [[Trackballs]]<br />
* [[Spinners]]<br />
* [[Light Guns]]<br />
** [[Light Guns#Hardware|Hardware]]<br />
** [[Light Guns# Software Settings| Software Settings]]<br />
* [[Driving Controls]]<br />
<br />
=='''Interfacing Controls With Your PC'''==<br />
Hooking up various arcade controls to a home PC can be a daunting task. Here are some of your options... <br />
* [[Dual Strike Hack]]<br />
* [[Keyboard Hacks]]<br />
* [[Encoders|Encoders]]<br />
** [[Keyboard Encoders|Keyboard Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC2|I-PAC2]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC4|I-PAC4]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC VE|I-PAC VE]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#J-PAC|J-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz MAX|KeyWiz MAX]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz Eco 2|KeyWiz Eco 2]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE72|KE72]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE24|KE24]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE18|KE18]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#LP24|LP24]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE-USB36|KE-USB36]]<br />
** [[Gamepad Encoders|Gamepad Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#A-PAC|A-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz|GP Wiz]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz49 Eco|GP Wiz49]]<br />
** [[Rotary Encoders|Rotary Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Rotary Encoders#Rotary-5|Rotary-5]]<br />
** [[Optical Encoders|Optical (Mouse) Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-PAC|Opti-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-Wiz|Opti-Wiz]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#ME4|ME4]]<br />
* [[USB Game Pad Hack]]<br />
<br />
=='''Video'''==<br />
* [[Arcade Monitors]]<br />
* [[PC Monitors]]<br />
* [[Televisions]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Coaxial|Coaxial]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Composite Video (RCA)|Composite Video (RCA)]]<br />
** [[Video Output#S-Video|S-Video]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Component Video (YUV)|Component Video (YUV)]]<br />
** [[Video Output#SCART|SCART]]<br />
* [[Video Cards]]<br />
** [[ArcadeVGA|ArcadeVGA Video Card ]]<br />
** [[Custom display modes (Windows) - Powerstrip]]<br />
*** [[Custom Powerstrip.ini]]<br />
<br />
=='''Software'''==<br />
* [[Software Overview]]<br />
** [[Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Arcade Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Console Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Handheld Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Home Computer Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Other Emulation]]<br />
** [[Front-Ends]]<br />
*** [[Screens, Titles & Extras]]<br />
** [[Jukebox Software]]<br />
** [[Other Software]]<br />
*** [[Design applications]]<br />
*** [[Other Software#Label Layout Software|Label Layout Software]]<br />
*** [[Other Software#Utilities|Utilities]]<br />
* [[DOS vs Windows]]<br />
* [[Hiding Windows]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your BIOS Logo|Replace The BIOS Logo]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|Replace The Boot Screen]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|BootSkin]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|BootXP]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|Slimm Boot-Logo / The Microsoft Way]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Explorer With Your FE In XP|Replacing Explorer In XP]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Hiding Explorer While Your FE Starts|Hiding Explorer In XP]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Welcome/Startup/Shutdown/Background Color|Welcome/Startup/Shutdown/Background Color]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Removing pop-up bubbles|Removing pop-up bubbles]]<br />
<br />
=='''Miscellaneous'''==<br />
* [[Electronic Components]]<br />
* [[Lighting]]<br />
** [[LED-Wiz|LED-Wiz]]<br />
* [[Electrical Supplies]]<br />
* [[Coin Doors]]<br />
* [[Light Guns]]</div>Mrynithttp://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=USB_Game_Pads_Hack&diff=2379USB Game Pads Hack2006-03-07T20:37:35Z<p>Mrynit: </p>
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<div>The current version of MAME supports USB game pads. thus you can hack a USB game pad for your controls. Simplely take apart the game pad, soder wire to the contact points on the game pad to your arcade button switches. You will need to enable USB in one of the MAME .ini file. (sry idk which one, some one edit this part: ) ) Next you will need to set the player controls from the keyboard to the USB bottuns.</div>Mrynithttp://oldwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Contents&diff=2375Contents2006-03-07T20:32:22Z<p>Mrynit: /* '''Interfacing Controls With Your PC''' */</p>
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=='''The Basics'''==<br />
A lot of people will look at an arcade cabinet and say "Hey, that looks easy- it's just a screen, some wood and some buttons.", but arcade cabinets aren't quite as simple as many people think. Here's a good place to start learning about the various ins and outs of arcade machines in general.<br />
* [[Arcade Cabinet 101]]<br />
* [[Basic guide to build a cabinet]]<br />
* [[Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet|Connecting a PC to an Arcade Cabinet (an overview)]]<br />
* [[JAMMA]]<br />
* [[Restoration]]<br />
* [[Vendors|Vendors/Kits/Parts/Artwork]]<br />
* [[Glossary]]<br />
<br />
=='''Building Materials'''==<br />
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. <br />
* [[Wood products]]<br />
** [[Wood products#Plywood|Plywood]]<br />
** [[Wood products#MDF|MDF]]<br />
** [[Wood products#MDO|MDO]]<br />
** [[Wood products#OSB|OSB]]<br />
** [[Wood products#Particle Board|Particle Board]]<br />
* [[Plastics]]<br />
** [[Plastics#Acrylic|Acrylic]]<br />
** [[Plastics#Polycarbonate|Polycarbonate]]<br />
* [[Finishes]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Water-based Paint|Water-based Paint]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Oil-based Paint|Oil-based Paint]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Stain|Stain]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Polyurethane|Polyurethane]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Shellac|Shellac]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Varnish|Varnish]]<br />
** [[Finishes#Laminate|Laminate]]<br />
<br />
=='''Tools'''==<br />
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.<br />
* [[Project Arcade|Project Arcade - The Book]]<br />
<br />
* [[Hand Tools]]<br />
** [[Safety Equipment|Safety Equipment]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Eye Protection|Eye Protection]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Hearing Protection|Hearing Protection]]<br />
*** [[Safety Equipment#Breathing Protection|Breathing Protection]]<br />
** [[Marking Tools|Marking Tools]]<br />
** [[Measuring Devices|Measuring Devices]]<br />
** [[Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks|Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks]]<br />
** [[Clamps|Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Spring Clamps|Spring Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Screw Clamps|Screw Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Bar Clamps|Bar Clamps]]<br />
*** [[Clamps#Pipe Clamps|Pipe Clamps]]<br />
** [[Sawhorses/Stands|Sawhorses/Stands ]]<br />
** [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers|Wire Strippers/Crimpers]]<br />
** [[Hammer/Screwdriver|Hammer/Screwdriver]]<br />
** [[Fasteners|Fasteners]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Glue|Glue]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Nails|Nails]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Screws|Screws]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Dowels|Dowels]]<br />
*** [[Fasteners#Biscuits|Biscuits]]<br />
<br />
* [[Power Tools]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Circular Saw|Circular Saw]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Jigsaw|Jigsaw]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Router|Router]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Drill|Drill]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Random-orbit Sander|Random-orbit Sander]]<br />
** [[Power Tools#Blades/Bits/Etc|Blades/Bits/Etc]]<br />
<br />
=='''Arcade Art'''==<br />
Great games became classics with a little help from their captivating branding & design. Here you'll find articles on design, printing, and techniques that will add visual interest to your cabinet. <br />
*[[Overview & Options to Consider]]<br />
*[[Creating Your Own Art From Scratch]]<br />
*[[Vector tracing]]<br />
*[[Restoring & Recreating Artwork]]<br />
*[[Applying CPOs]]<br />
*[[Graphics software]]<br />
*[[Raster versus Vector artwork]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
=='''Arcade Control Hardware'''==<br />
Here's the reason most people enter this hobby; to play the games you love with actual arcade hardware, just as they were intended. There's a vast array of different controls out there... <br />
* [[Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Conventional Digital Joysticks|Conventional Digital Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Non-Conventional Digital Joysticks|Non-Conventional Digital Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#49-Way Joysticks|49-Way Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Analog Joysicks|Analog Joysicks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Rotary Joysticks|Rotary Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#Mounting Joysticks|Mounting Joysticks]]<br />
** [[Joysticks#European vs US vs Japanese Joysticks|European vs US vs Japanese Joysticks]]<br />
* [[Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Microswitch_Pushbuttons|Microswitch Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Leafswitch_Pushbuttons|Leafswitch Pushbuttons]]<br />
** [[Pushbuttons#Atari_Volcano_Buttons|Atari Volcano Buttons]]<br />
* [[Trackballs]]<br />
* [[Spinners]]<br />
* [[Light Guns]]<br />
** [[Light Guns#Hardware|Hardware]]<br />
** [[Light Guns# Software Settings| Software Settings]]<br />
* [[Driving Controls]]<br />
<br />
=='''Interfacing Controls With Your PC'''==<br />
Hooking up various arcade controls to a home PC can be a daunting task. Here are some of your options... <br />
* [[Dual Strike Hack]]<br />
* [[Keyboard Hacks]]<br />
* [[Encoders|Encoders]]<br />
** [[Keyboard Encoders|Keyboard Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC2|I-PAC2]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC4|I-PAC4]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#I-PAC VE|I-PAC VE]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#J-PAC|J-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz MAX|KeyWiz MAX]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KeyWiz Eco 2|KeyWiz Eco 2]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE72|KE72]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE24|KE24]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE18|KE18]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#LP24|LP24]]<br />
*** [[Keyboard Encoders#KE-USB36|KE-USB36]]<br />
** [[Gamepad Encoders|Gamepad Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#A-PAC|A-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz|GP Wiz]]<br />
*** [[Gamepad Encoders#GP Wiz49 Eco|GP Wiz49]]<br />
** [[Rotary Encoders|Rotary Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Rotary Encoders#Rotary-5|Rotary-5]]<br />
** [[Optical Encoders|Optical (Mouse) Encoders]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-PAC|Opti-PAC]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#Opti-Wiz|Opti-Wiz]]<br />
*** [[Optical Encoders#ME4|ME4]]<br />
* [[USB Game Pads Hack]]<br />
<br />
=='''Video'''==<br />
* [[Arcade Monitors]]<br />
* [[PC Monitors]]<br />
* [[Televisions]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Coaxial|Coaxial]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Composite Video (RCA)|Composite Video (RCA)]]<br />
** [[Video Output#S-Video|S-Video]]<br />
** [[Video Output#Component Video (YUV)|Component Video (YUV)]]<br />
** [[Video Output#SCART|SCART]]<br />
* [[Video Cards]]<br />
** [[ArcadeVGA|ArcadeVGA Video Card ]]<br />
** [[Custom display modes (Windows) - Powerstrip]]<br />
*** [[Custom Powerstrip.ini]]<br />
<br />
=='''Software'''==<br />
* [[Software Overview]]<br />
** [[Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Arcade Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Console Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Handheld Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Home Computer Emulators]]<br />
*** [[Other Emulation]]<br />
** [[Front-Ends]]<br />
*** [[Screens, Titles & Extras]]<br />
** [[Jukebox Software]]<br />
** [[Other Software]]<br />
*** [[Design applications]]<br />
*** [[Other Software#Label Layout Software|Label Layout Software]]<br />
*** [[Other Software#Utilities|Utilities]]<br />
* [[DOS vs Windows]]<br />
* [[Hiding Windows]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your BIOS Logo|Replace The BIOS Logo]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|Replace The Boot Screen]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|BootSkin]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|BootXP]]<br />
*** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Your Boot Screen|Slimm Boot-Logo / The Microsoft Way]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Replacing Explorer With Your FE In XP|Replacing Explorer In XP]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Hiding Explorer While Your FE Starts|Hiding Explorer In XP]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Welcome/Startup/Shutdown/Background Color|Welcome/Startup/Shutdown/Background Color]]<br />
** [[Hiding Windows#Removing pop-up bubbles|Removing pop-up bubbles]]<br />
<br />
=='''Miscellaneous'''==<br />
* [[Electronic Components]]<br />
* [[Lighting]]<br />
** [[LED-Wiz|LED-Wiz]]<br />
* [[Electrical Supplies]]<br />
* [[Coin Doors]]<br />
* [[Light Guns]]</div>Mrynit