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GLS1 Electronics

2009-08-24T17:59:27Z

WunderCade:

'''Homepage:''' http://gls1electronics.com/

They are located in Oregon. Quick turn around time. Cheap flat rate returns your PCB back working. They do repair for:

*Galaga PCB repair
*Ms Pacman/Pacman PCB repair
*Defender PCB repair
*Asteroids PCB Repair
*Asteroids Deluxe PCB Repair
*Missile Command PCB Repair
*Other Services and Parts

''* UPDATE : Reports that this vendor has been a bit flakey as of late. Poor communications, very long turn around, complaints of never receiving boards back. Caveat Emptor''

Vendors

2009-08-24T17:57:26Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[surface tension]] (UK)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Turnarcades]] (UK)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[CoinOpChips]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Digi-key]] (US)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[High Scores Arcade Machine Repair - Online Store]]
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[HobbyROMS]]
* [[jrok]] (US)
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[McMaster-Carr]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Modelfixings]] (UK)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[Ram Controls]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Solarbotics]] (CAN)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Strattman Design]] (US)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[3Tronics Keyboard Encoders]] (CAN)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[Vibe-lights]] (US)
* [[VideoGameParts.com]] (US)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Y-plus Technologies]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[AMC Solution]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Pete's PCB Repairs]] (US)
* [[Ataricade (Atari PCB Repairs)]] (US)

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Ataricade (Atari PCB Repairs)

2009-08-24T17:56:28Z

WunderCade:

http://www.ataricade.com/services.htm

Dude's name is Francis, I shipped him off my Major Havoc/Space Dual conversion board set. Get this, after 1 day he had already diagnosed and repaired the problems!!!!!. Keep in mind that I had the entire machine at another tech's shop for almost 3 months with no results. Francis provides great communication, and top notch service. He even scavanged a needed part from one of his personal working boardsets to get mine up and running, that was truly above and beyond anything I expected. His pricing is fair and with the quick turnaround, and professionalism he displays I'd never think twice about using him again in the future for Atari repairs.

Thanks again Francis, you ROCK!! With your help I'm now able to enjoy this . . .

Media:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a135/herbertsmart/Arcade/Nibbler-CosmicGuerilla056.jpg

Vendors

2009-08-24T17:51:18Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[surface tension]] (UK)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Turnarcades]] (UK)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[CoinOpChips]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Digi-key]] (US)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[High Scores Arcade Machine Repair - Online Store]]
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[HobbyROMS]]
* [[jrok]] (US)
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[McMaster-Carr]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Modelfixings]] (UK)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[Ram Controls]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Solarbotics]] (CAN)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Strattman Design]] (US)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[3Tronics Keyboard Encoders]] (CAN)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[Vibe-lights]] (US)
* [[VideoGameParts.com]] (US)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Y-plus Technologies]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[AMC Solution]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Pete's PCB Repairs]] (US)
* [[Ataricade (Atari PCB Repairs)]]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Vendors

2009-08-24T17:49:13Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[surface tension]] (UK)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Turnarcades]] (UK)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[CoinOpChips]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Digi-key]] (US)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[High Scores Arcade Machine Repair - Online Store]]
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[HobbyROMS]]
* [[jrok]] (US)
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[McMaster-Carr]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Modelfixings]] (UK)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[Ram Controls]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Solarbotics]] (CAN)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Strattman Design]] (US)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[3Tronics Keyboard Encoders]] (CAN)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[Vibe-lights]] (US)
* [[VideoGameParts.com]] (US)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Y-plus Technologies]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[AMC Solution]] (US)
* [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Pete's PCB Repairs]] (US)
* [http://www.ataricade.com/services.htm Ataricade (Atari PCB Repairs)] (US)

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Pac-Man Upright

2007-10-08T19:04:38Z

WunderCade:

* '''Project Type:''' Upright Arcade Cabinet
* '''Construction Method:''' Converted
* '''Monitor Type:''' Unclassified
* '''Interface Type:''' Game Pad Hack (USB Gamez Pad)
* '''Special Controls:'''
* '''OS:''' Windows
* '''Homepage:''' http://www.snotmonkey.com/articles/pac-man-arcade-cabinet-restoration/

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== Additional Details ==
Restored and heavily modified an original Pac-Man upright arcade cabinet. PC inside, Custom controls, enlarged monitor mounting, rear window, etc.

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== Pictures ==
[[image:Pac-Man_Upright.jpg]]

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[[Upright_cabinets|Back to Upright Cabinet Examples]]

[[Category:Examples]]

Finishes

2007-08-27T19:15:51Z

WunderCade: /* Oil-based Paint */

__NOTOC__
You can use several methods to finish your cabinet including paint, stain, viynl, and various types of laminate.

==Painting your Cabinet==
Most builders recommend at least one coat of a tough primer followed by at least two coats of the finish color. The MDF and other particle boards in particular tend to soak up large amounts of paint, so two coats of primer may be required when painting particle board or MDG. Use #320 or #400 grit sandpaper to wet sand your entire cabinet between coats.

===Water-based Paint===

There are several types available:
* Latex - The term "Latex" is used by some paint companies to refer to their water based paints. There is no natural latex in modern paints.
* Acrylic - "Acrylic" or "Acrylic Latex" paint are water based paints that contain "Acrylic" as the film forming binder ingredient. "Acrylic" provides a non yellowing durable finish. "Acrylic enamel" or "Acrylic latex enamel " paint is a water based acrylic paint with a high durability rating. Typically these paints have a (non yellowing) gloss or semigloss sheen for coating windows, doors, and woodwork trim.

Water based paints dry quickly as moisture evaporates. Their finish is not as shiny or as durable as oil based paints but the ease of clean up makes water based paints a popular choice. They can be cleaned up with warm water and a bit of mild detergent.

===Oil-based Paint===

Oil (or Alkyd) based paints are usually a bit more difficult to use than water based paint. This is because oil based paints are thicker, therefore requires different types of rollers and brushes. Paint thinner, turpentine and mineral spirits are generally used to thin oil-based paints.

As well, when you use oil based paints, it’s best to paint in well-ventilated areas because it has a much stronger odor.

If you’re using oil-based paint, it’s essential to remember that you’ll usually need to prime the area first. This is because they have a tendency to peel if the area is not primed correctly. This also happens if your base coat is already oil based.

Oil based paint often will bubble during the painting process. Be sure that you don’t shake this paint, but rather stir it. It’s also best if you try to use just one coat when using oil based. This type of paint takes longer to dry than latex paint does, so keep that in mind. Make sure you allow enough ventilation to speed up the process. Depending on the temperature and humidity, each coat may take two or more days to dry. Make sure each coat dries completely and is not tacky to the touch.

It’s vital to remember that oil based paint, is considered toxic and hazardous waste. Caution should be used when disposing of it.

==Wood Stain==

Wood stain is a type of finish that is low in viscosity and designed to penetrate the surface rather than remaining in a film on top of the surface. Stain is predominantly pigment or dye and solvent with little binder, designed primarily to add color and allow the woods natual grain to show through.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_stain Wikipedia definition]

==Polyurethane==

==Shellac==

==Varnish==

==Laminate==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate Wikipedia definition]

==See Also==
* [[Finishing]]
* [[Building]]

[[Category:Finishing]]
[[Category:Building]]
[[Category:Index]]

Finishes

2007-08-27T18:52:39Z

WunderCade: /* Oil-based Paint */

__NOTOC__
You can use several methods to finish your cabinet including paint, stain, viynl, and various types of laminate.

==Painting your Cabinet==
Most builders recommend at least one coat of a tough primer followed by at least two coats of the finish color. The MDF and other particle boards in particular tend to soak up large amounts of paint, so two coats of primer may be required when painting particle board or MDG. Use #320 or #400 grit sandpaper to wet sand your entire cabinet between coats.

===Water-based Paint===

There are several types available:
* Latex - The term "Latex" is used by some paint companies to refer to their water based paints. There is no natural latex in modern paints.
* Acrylic - "Acrylic" or "Acrylic Latex" paint are water based paints that contain "Acrylic" as the film forming binder ingredient. "Acrylic" provides a non yellowing durable finish. "Acrylic enamel" or "Acrylic latex enamel " paint is a water based acrylic paint with a high durability rating. Typically these paints have a (non yellowing) gloss or semigloss sheen for coating windows, doors, and woodwork trim.

Water based paints dry quickly as moisture evaporates. Their finish is not as shiny or as durable as oil based paints but the ease of clean up makes water based paints a popular choice. They can be cleaned up with warm water and a bit of mild detergent.

===Oil-based Paint===

Oil based paints are usually a bit more difficult to use than water based paint. This is because oil based paints are thicker, therefore requires different types of rollers and brushes. Paint thinner, turpentine and mineral spirits are generally used to thin oil-based paints.

As well, when you use oil based paints, it’s best to paint in well-ventilated areas because it has a much stronger odor.

If you’re using oil-based paint, it’s essential to remember that you’ll usually need to prime the area first. This is because they have a tendency to peel if the area is not primed correctly. This also happens if your base coat is already oil based.

Oil based paint often will bubble during the painting process. Be sure that you don’t shake this paint, but rather stir it. It’s also best if you try to use just one coat when using oil based. This type of paint takes longer to dry than latex paint does, so keep that in mind. Make sure you allow enough ventilation to speed up the process. Depending on the temperature and humidity, each coat may take two or more days to dry. Make sure each coat dries completely and is not tacky to the touch.

It’s vital to remember that oil based paint, is considered toxic and hazardous waste. Caution should be used when disposing of it.

==Wood Stain==

Wood stain is a type of finish that is low in viscosity and designed to penetrate the surface rather than remaining in a film on top of the surface. Stain is predominantly pigment or dye and solvent with little binder, designed primarily to add color and allow the woods natual grain to show through.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_stain Wikipedia definition]

==Polyurethane==

==Shellac==

==Varnish==

==Laminate==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate Wikipedia definition]

==See Also==
* [[Finishing]]
* [[Building]]

[[Category:Finishing]]
[[Category:Building]]
[[Category:Index]]

Finishes

2007-08-27T18:49:09Z

WunderCade: /* Oil-based Paint */

__NOTOC__
You can use several methods to finish your cabinet including paint, stain, viynl, and various types of laminate.

==Painting your Cabinet==
Most builders recommend at least one coat of a tough primer followed by at least two coats of the finish color. The MDF and other particle boards in particular tend to soak up large amounts of paint, so two coats of primer may be required when painting particle board or MDG. Use #320 or #400 grit sandpaper to wet sand your entire cabinet between coats.

===Water-based Paint===

There are several types available:
* Latex - The term "Latex" is used by some paint companies to refer to their water based paints. There is no natural latex in modern paints.
* Acrylic - "Acrylic" or "Acrylic Latex" paint are water based paints that contain "Acrylic" as the film forming binder ingredient. "Acrylic" provides a non yellowing durable finish. "Acrylic enamel" or "Acrylic latex enamel " paint is a water based acrylic paint with a high durability rating. Typically these paints have a (non yellowing) gloss or semigloss sheen for coating windows, doors, and woodwork trim.

Water based paints dry quickly as moisture evaporates. Their finish is not as shiny or as durable as oil based paints but the ease of clean up makes water based paints a popular choice. They can be cleaned up with warm water and a bit of mild detergent.

===Oil-based Paint===

Oil based paints are usually a bit more difficult to use than water based paint. This is because oil based paints are thicker, therefore requires different types of rollers and brushes. As well, when you use oil based paints, it’s best to paint in well-ventilated areas because it has a much stronger odor. The nice thing about oil-based paint is that it’s available at any paint store and can be easily tinted to almost any color.

If you’re using oil-based paint, it’s essential to remember that you’ll usually need to prime the area first. This is because they have a tendency to peel if the area is not primed correctly. This also happens if your base coat is already oil based.

Oil based paint often will bubble during the painting process. Be sure that you don’t shake this paint, but rather stir it. It’s also best if you try to use just one coat when using oil based. This type of paint takes longer to dry than latex paint does, so keep that in mind. Make sure you allow enough ventilation to speed up the process. Depending on the temperature and humidity, each coat may take two or more days to dry. Make sure each coat dries completely and is not tacky to the touch.

It’s vital to remember that oil based paint, is considered toxic and hazardous waste. Caution should be used when disposing of it.

==Wood Stain==

Wood stain is a type of finish that is low in viscosity and designed to penetrate the surface rather than remaining in a film on top of the surface. Stain is predominantly pigment or dye and solvent with little binder, designed primarily to add color and allow the woods natual grain to show through.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_stain Wikipedia definition]

==Polyurethane==

==Shellac==

==Varnish==

==Laminate==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate Wikipedia definition]

==See Also==
* [[Finishing]]
* [[Building]]

[[Category:Finishing]]
[[Category:Building]]
[[Category:Index]]

Finishes

2007-08-27T18:37:37Z

WunderCade: /* Oil-based Paint */

__NOTOC__
You can use several methods to finish your cabinet including paint, stain, viynl, and various types of laminate.

==Painting your Cabinet==
Most builders recommend at least one coat of a tough primer followed by at least two coats of the finish color. The MDF and other particle boards in particular tend to soak up large amounts of paint, so two coats of primer may be required when painting particle board or MDG. Use #320 or #400 grit sandpaper to wet sand your entire cabinet between coats.

===Water-based Paint===

There are several types available:
* Latex - The term "Latex" is used by some paint companies to refer to their water based paints. There is no natural latex in modern paints.
* Acrylic - "Acrylic" or "Acrylic Latex" paint are water based paints that contain "Acrylic" as the film forming binder ingredient. "Acrylic" provides a non yellowing durable finish. "Acrylic enamel" or "Acrylic latex enamel " paint is a water based acrylic paint with a high durability rating. Typically these paints have a (non yellowing) gloss or semigloss sheen for coating windows, doors, and woodwork trim.

Water based paints dry quickly as moisture evaporates. Their finish is not as shiny or as durable as oil based paints but the ease of clean up makes water based paints a popular choice. They can be cleaned up with warm water and a bit of mild detergent.

===Oil-based Paint===

Oil based paints are usually a bit more difficult to use than water based paint. This is because oil based paints are thicker, therefore requires different types of rollers and brushes. As well, when you use oil based paints, it’s best to paint in well-ventilated areas because it has a much stronger odor. The nice thing about oil-based paint is that it’s available at any paint store and can be easily tinted to almost any color.

If you’re using oil-based paint, it’s essential to remember that you’ll usually need to prime the area first. This is because they have a tendency to peel if the area is not primed correctly. This also happens if your base coat is already oil based.

Oil based paint often will bubble during the painting process. Be sure that you don’t shake this paint, but rather stir it. It’s also best if you try to use just one coat when using oil based. This type of paint takes longer to dry than latex paint does, so keep that in mind. Make sure you allow enough ventilation to speed up the process.

It’s vital to remember that oil based paint, is considered toxic and hazardous waste. Caution should be used when disposing of it.

==Wood Stain==

Wood stain is a type of finish that is low in viscosity and designed to penetrate the surface rather than remaining in a film on top of the surface. Stain is predominantly pigment or dye and solvent with little binder, designed primarily to add color and allow the woods natual grain to show through.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_stain Wikipedia definition]

==Polyurethane==

==Shellac==

==Varnish==

==Laminate==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate Wikipedia definition]

==See Also==
* [[Finishing]]
* [[Building]]

[[Category:Finishing]]
[[Category:Building]]
[[Category:Index]]

Pete's PCB Repairs

2007-08-27T04:27:48Z

WunderCade:

Pete's Pacman & Ms. Pacman PCB Repairs

'''Homepage:''' http://home.comcast.net/~amyhood/pacman_ms_pac-man_pcb_arcade_repair.html

Pete is a great resource for PCB repair, he is located in New Hampshire.

Will fix yours OR you can exchange your non-working Pac-man or Ms. Pac-man PCB for a 100% working board

* Complete trade-in or standard board repair. This includes all replacement parts.
* Incomplete boards are also accepted, with price depending on parts missing
* Severely damaged or hacked boards may be extra (Will e-mail if this is the case)
* Turn around time is generally within 1 week of receiving your board
* No bootlegs, only original Midway boards
* Shipping charges are extra. All boards are securely shipped in anti-static bags.
* Need A Working Board? Buy One Outright! Will sell you one.
* All ROMs are also available for sale, including speed chips.
* All boards and repairs come with a 30-day warranty.

Vendors

2007-08-26T05:52:20Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)
* [[Pete's PCB Repairs]] (US)

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Peter Hingston

2007-08-26T05:50:59Z

WunderCade:

Pete's Pac-man & Ms. Pacman PCB Repairs located in New Hampshire.

'''Homepage:''' http://home.comcast.net/~amyhood/pacman_ms_pac-man_pcb_arcade_repair.html

Exchange your non-working Pac-man or Ms. Pac-man PCB for a 100% working board

* Complete trade-in or standard board repair. This includes all replacement parts.
* Incomplete boards are also accepted, with price depending on parts missing
* Most all boards, but severely damaged or hacked boards may be extra (Will e-mail if this is the case)
* Turn around time is generally within 1 week of receiving your board
* No bootlegs, only original Midway boards
* Shipping charges are extra.

Need A Working Board? Buy One Outright!

All ROMs are also available for sale, including speed chips.

All boards and repairs come with a 30-day warranty.

Peter Hingston

2007-08-26T05:49:20Z

WunderCade:

Pete's Pac-man & Ms. Pacman PCB Repairs

'''Homepage:''' http://home.comcast.net/~amyhood/pacman_ms_pac-man_pcb_arcade_repair.html

Exchange your non-working Pac-man or Ms. Pac-man PCB for a 100% working board

* Complete trade-in or standard board repair. This includes all replacement parts.
* Incomplete boards are also accepted, with price depending on parts missing
* Most all boards, but severely damaged or hacked boards may be extra (I will e-mail if this is the case)
* Turn around time is generally within 1 week of receiving your board
* No bootlegs, only original Midway boards
* Shipping charges are extra.

Need A Working Board? Buy One Outright!

All ROMs are also available for sale, including speed chips.

All boards and repairs come with a 30-day warranty.

Peter Hingston

2007-08-26T05:48:06Z

WunderCade:

Pete's Pac-man & Ms. Pacman PCB Repairs
'''Homepage:''' http://home.comcast.net/~amyhood/pacman_ms_pac-man_pcb_arcade_repair.html

Exchange your non-working Pac-man or Ms. Pac-man PCB for a 100% working board

* Complete trade-in or standard board repair. This includes all replacement parts.
* Incomplete boards are also accepted, with price depending on parts missing
* Most all boards, but severely damaged or hacked boards may be extra (I will e-mail if this is the case)
* Turn around time is generally within 1 week of receiving your board
* No bootlegs, only original Midway boards
* Shipping charges are extra.

Need A Working Board? Buy One Outright!

All ROMs are also available for sale, including speed chips.

All boards and repairs come with a 30-day warranty.

Vendors

2007-08-26T05:42:30Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)
* [[Peter Hingston]] (US)

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

GLS1 Electronics

2007-08-24T21:36:21Z

WunderCade:

GLS1 Electronics

2007-08-24T21:32:17Z

WunderCade:

'''Homepage:'''[http://gls1electronics.com/]

Quick turn around time. Cheap flat rate returns your PCB back working. They do repair for:

*Galaga PCB repair
*Ms Pacman/Pacman PCB repair
*Defender PCB repair
*Asteroids PCB Repair
*Asteroids Deluxe PCB Repair
*Missile Command PCB Repair
*Other Services and Parts

Vendors

2007-08-21T19:31:19Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

GLS1 Electronics (US)

2007-08-19T20:46:53Z

WunderCade:

[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics Home Page]

They are located in Oregon and specialize in repair of arcade PCB boards for a very reasonable flat rate.

* Galaga PCB repair
* Ms Pacman or Pacman PCB repair
* Defender PCB repair
* Asteroids PCB Repair
* Asteroids Deluxe PCB Repair
* Missile Command PCB Repair
* other Services and Parts

GLS1 Electronics (US)

2007-08-19T20:44:12Z

WunderCade:

[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics Home Page] They specialize in repair of arcade PCB boards for a very reasonable flat rate.

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:40:36Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Board Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Repair ==
* [[GLS1 Electronics (US)]]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:39:57Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Board Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Board Repair ==
* [[GLS1 Electronics (US)]]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

GLS1 Electronics (US)

2007-08-19T20:39:09Z

WunderCade:

http://gls1electronics.com/ They specialize in repair of arcade PCB boards for a very reasonable flat rate.

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:37:57Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Board Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Board Repair ==
[[GLS1 Electronics (US)]]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:36:56Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Board Repair ==
[[GLS1 Electronics]]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:33:46Z

WunderCade: /* PCB Board Repair */

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Board Repair ==

[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics]

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Vendors

2007-08-19T20:30:32Z

WunderCade:

__NOTOC__
{{Portal|name=Vendors}}
An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.

== BYOAC Projects==
* [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)

== Full Cabinets or Kits ==
* [[Arcade Depot]] (US)
* [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[Custom Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Arcades]] (US)
* [[Dream Authentics]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)
* [[MameRoom]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Spincade]] (US)
* [[Table Arcades]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)

== Parts ==
* [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)
* [[Arcade Chips]] (US)
* [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)
* [[Apache Controls]] (US)
* [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)
* [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)
* [[Cinelabs]] (US)
* [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)
* [[Divemaster127]] (US)
* [[Ebay]] (International)
* [[8Liners.com]] (US)
* [[FX Buttons]] (US)
* [[GameDude]] (AUS)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)
* [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)
* [[Happ Controls]] (US)
* [[Himura Amusements]]
* [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[NiceMite]] (US)
* [[Oscar Controls]] (US)
* [[OzStick]] (AUS)
* [[Pac-man.com]] (US)
* [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)
* [[Ponyboy]] (US)
* [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)
* [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)
* [[RetroMania]] (AUS)
* [[SlikStik]] (US)
* [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)
* [[Starcab]] (FR)
* [[Suzo International]] (NED)
* [[T-Molding.com]] (US)
* [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)
* [[Ultimarc]] (UK)
* [[WestControls]] (USA)
* [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)
* [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)

== PCB Board Repair ==

== Artwork ==
* [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)
* [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)
* [[EMDKAY]] (US)
* [[GatorCade]] (US)
* [[MameMarquees]] (US)
* [[MikesArcade]] (US)
* [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)
* [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)
* [[Stencils Online]] (US)
* [[ThisOldGame]] (US)
* [[TNT Amusements]] (US)
* [[TWOBITS]] (US)

==Ratings of a Vendor==
* [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]

==Arcade Auctions==
* [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]

==See Also==
* [[Controls]]

[[Category:Portals]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Vendors]]

Talk:Main Page

2007-07-11T16:22:10Z

WunderCade: /* Repiar */

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:54, 13 July 2006 (EDT)We should probably reduce the amount of subnavigation on the main page. There's something to be said for immediate drilling down, but the more junk there is on the first page, the more overwhelming it will be to newbies... who this will be most useful for.
--[[User:Mahuti|mahuti]] 13:20, 27 February 2006 (EST)

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I moved the full table of contents to its own page and listed the main sections here. It's still just as confusing for noobs though, it really needs a friendly introductory paragraph with a couple of links to get people started.
--[[User:JoyMonkey|JoyMonkey]] 13:56, 27 February 2006 (EST)

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Seems the Miscellaneous link is misaligned to "Miscellaneous_.28for_now.3F.29". Changing so it links to "Miscellaneous" on the contents page.
[[User:CoachMcGuirk|CoachMcGuirk]] 16:24, 2 March 2006 (EST)

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Oh yeah, I changed the Misc link on the Contents page but forgot to change the link on the Main Page. D'oh!
--[[User:JoyMonkey|JoyMonkey]] 16:27, 2 March 2006 (EST)

Look on the [[http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Jukebox_Software Jukebox Page]]. This should go this way, wich is going being nicely.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 10:20, 19 March 2006 (EST)

I would like to reorganize the look of the main page - into a main introductory paragraph with two columns underneath. That would let most users see all the links on one screen. Also I strongly recommend adding the <nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki> tag to the top of the page to get rid of the silly contents box. Perhaps use a template to format the title. I'd be happy to do it, but I don't want to jump in and upset anyone.

Also, it would be best if the main page led into major portals (i.e. major subjects) each with their own page and category (does anyone use categories??) rather than just leading to one huge page with every link on it. This would require some rework, but not really that much once we have some major portal headings and categories defined. -- thoughts??
-- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 22:28, 4 July 2006 (EDT) (aka Doc- on the forum)

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I say go for it, I don't like the look of the main page very much anyway. I use the search function when trying to locate a specific page becuase the main page is unwieldy.

--[[User:Buddabing|Buddabing]] 10:20, 5 July 2006 (EDT)

Go for it!

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 18:15, 5 July 2006 (EDT)

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I'm thinking of something along the lines of my homebrew wiki here - http://www.brewwiki.com -- I won't have time to do the bulk edits until next week, but I'm thinking of the following main portals:
* Getting Started
* Designing & Building (includes Tools)
* Control Panels (includes controls)
* Video
* Finishing (includes artwork, lighting, misc)
* Software (includes Emulators)
* Examples (includes most of the "link" type pages)
* Community (people, the BYOC community, etc)
* Suppliers (& vendors)
* Help Portal - contains info about, copyrights, info on Wiki editing, etc...
I think each should have a category assigned to it, plus one more category for the Glossary (the current glossary could be more easily done with a category) and another for Help. More thoughts?? [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 19:43, 5 July 2006 (EDT)
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What about the [[Contents]] Page (wich should been the frontpage)?

All MainPage does now it links to the content page, wich is not allways fine. if someone update the content page, they also forgot to update the mainpage as well.

I think the content page is fine, but the mainpage does require a rework. Either it would been fine with me, if these pages(s) can been tweeked, and the user easier can navigate around.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 11:31, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
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I guess that is a good question. The problem is that the index has become quite large, which is why I think it might be better as several pages focused on different topics. You could create an index or Glossary that automatically lists major pages using categories instead (i.e. Category:Index or Category:Glossary). I'm not saying we need to rid ourselves of the index, but perhaps there is a way to make it easier to maintain.

Just some thoughts - I may have a few minutes to start on the main page this week. I won't alter the index. I may start on the portals, but I won't link the main page into them unti lwe sort this out.
-- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 22:53, 9 July 2006 (EDT)
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In my options, it most on the "General sections of this wiki" in mainpage, that is very ugly. It the same page as a content, but only contain shortcuts. The Content page is for me fine, it large, but it was setup like a table, and splittede software and hardware. It a good breif index of all aviable pages (like you would in a book in the beginning).

The mainpage could maybe directy take into a subpages of a category (like examples), rather than linking to the content page?

I guess these pages should been seperated, so they dosen't share links, so it need to update both page?

Let see, what you doing on the mainpage.....

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 12:49, 10 July 2006 (EDT)
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Reformatted the main page - this is just a start because I still need to establish portals to organize the main entry points on the website. At this point I did not change any content - just reformatted. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:29, 11 July 2006 (EDT)
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--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 12:49, 10 July 2006 (EDT)
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Reformatted the main page - this is just a start because I still need to establish portals to organize the main entry points on the website. At this point I did not change any content - just reformatted. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:29, 11 July 2006 (EDT)
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The Category should been used on all subpages, since the index look very good. Im tried with the examples. Whaow, what a diffecent! You are complety right. These portal should use thier own category.

I have also changed the software section in the mainpage. It is that would you was looking for (this section called the software portal, Category:Software])?

This is a lots easier to navigate around. Later Im going to put the tag on all software pages.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 18:04, 12 July 2006 (EDT)
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Spacefractal - see this page for a description of how I use portals together with categories to make it much easier on my Brewing site:
* [http://brewwiki.com/index.php/BrewWiki:Community_Portal BrewWiki Portal]
About half way down the page you will see a table showing that each portal has its own category, and all the pages in that portal are members of that category. In addition I have a "super category" called "Glossary" that all of the main terms belong to so I can autogenerate the Glossary or index. The main entrance point into each major topic is a portal, and each portal has a category for easier navigation. It does eliminate the need for an index page, since the overall glossary/index serves that purpose.

I just created a new Portal named "Software" - do a search for that page and see what you think. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 19:26, 12 July 2006 (EDT)
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I like that.

Found it from the recent changes page. Now there are 2 pages about software (Software and Software_Overview, that last one would been redirected to the new one). On the main page, I guess you simply add a link into the software page on the mainpage? The Portals should been created before changed the main page. And then all subartcles would been added the missing category tag. I would going to add "Software" category on all software pages (only links, that is really software, not the list).

Content/Index may need to been totally changed, but wait with this before the main page is finished. And until portals is finished, I should revert the main_page back to the changed design (before I changed the software)?

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:25, 13 July 2006 (EDT)

You may use [[Template:Main_Page]] for testing, when portals being working. (like i did for testing examples).

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:29, 13 July 2006 (EDT)

Looked on your page: Glossary are allready used here, BUT "Contents/Index" could been redirected to [[Category:Index]] when it totally finished instead. This page would been more automatic, so we only need to change the main page or adding links. The Contents/Index should even been renmaned to index. I guess we can get Saint/Sirwoogie to doing that. Yes, it a lots easier to mainstream that way.

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I agree all of the major portals should have their own category - so pages under software should belong to "Category:Software". Once we have all the portals set up we can alter the main page to point to them. I don't think we should alter the main page until all of the portals are done. If we are going to redirect the index, we will need to get someone with SysOp privaleges. I think the sidebar is protected. I should have time this weekend to do some of the heavy lifting.

Doc- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:47, 13 July 2006 (EDT)
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Yep, you are totally correct. IM add a WorkofProgress tag in this mainpage, so other users can see, these pages going to changed into portals.

You can just use a #REDIRECT tag on the contenct/Index page, when it finished (until Contenct/Index going changed by a admidstrator). The mainpage stay as it as until then.

The Software part is finished.

Only few only software page should add to the Index, wich Im have did (Like Hiding Windows, Index to Game Consoles an so on).

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 06:45, 14 July 2006 (EDT)

I let you doing the rest portals. Later I going to workout some issues in the Examples and software page (wich is nothing with due to portal). I Think each article from Content, simply have thier own portal (copy&Paste the text)!

* The Basic
* Examples

And so on, but I let you do the rest. When all portals are created, The Content/Index is no longer needed. I redirect the page instead (using #REDIRECT). It should somply been changed to Category:Index, when finished.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 07:25, 14 July 2006 (EDT)
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OK - I just finished a massive restructure of the main page and set up portals for major topics. I tried very hard not to drop anything but if I did, I apologize. I also moved to a category based index (though the old contents page is still linked on the sidebar and also in the welcome block). The new structure for the site is significantly streamlined. Details for the new structure are on the [[Community Portal]]. Each portal has a corresponding category to provide better organization and navigation. There is some method to the madness, but the new structure does expose some areas that need significant work - particularly the ''Design and Building'' and ''Finishing'' portals need some more meat.

The new automatic Index is far from complete, but you can add any page to the index by just using the code '''<nowiki>[[Category:Index]]</nowiki>''' at the bottom of a given page. Eventually we may want to phase out the current Contents page. Also the Glossary should eventually be converted to a category as well in my opinion, but that was too large a project to take on at the moment.

I'm not sure if anyone will like the new format - but several of us think it is far superior to the old links that took you to sections of the index...I guess if you don't like it you can always revert it. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 01:45, 15 July 2006 (EDT)
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2 Tumps Up :-). Very great work!

I have worked some issues (in vendors pages), and add a missing vendpor page (By MYX).

I think the Glossary work fine, and have a fine link in the sidebar. It should leave as it are. I have no problemo with that!

Otherwice I ask admin to get "Contents/Index" changed to "Category:Index". I also ask him to state you as a wikimaster. It a very streamlined pages we now have!

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 06:21, 15 July 2006 (EDT)

Doc: Outstanding! Your reformatting makes it much easier to find a specific topic!

--[[User:Buddabing|Buddabing]] 21:50, 15 July 2006 (EDT)

All users are allowed to alther the text, as it stated on the the '''[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html Gnu Lincense]''' Lincense (as I can read). I just readed the lincense, what I was wrote under for. It is of course ok for me.

When creating a new page, please add a '''<nowiki>{{WorkInProgress}}</nowiki>'''. This is to tell the user, this page is on contruction, and since the page is of course not finished.

Im also recommeded '''to respect''' other users (me includning) NOT to just overtake the page, just because the user are new, or they are very scared to it been changed by somebody. Any big changes should notice in the talk pages as well (like Mortalpawn did).

Please '''do not''' do the mistake I did, when I totally changed the Examples page idea and changes, when these pages was created as new. This was a very respectless change, since I'm diddent use the talk page first.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 10:34, 18 July 2006 (EDT)
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Saint gave me SYSOP permissions, so I cleaned up the sidebar today and added the new index and also the community portal. I also added a link to the old index on the main page in case anyone is looking for it. Cheers! [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:28, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

== Repair ==

There should be a section under on the vendors' page for "Repair Services".

Talk:Main Page

2007-07-11T16:21:50Z

WunderCade: Repiar

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:54, 13 July 2006 (EDT)We should probably reduce the amount of subnavigation on the main page. There's something to be said for immediate drilling down, but the more junk there is on the first page, the more overwhelming it will be to newbies... who this will be most useful for.
--[[User:Mahuti|mahuti]] 13:20, 27 February 2006 (EST)

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I moved the full table of contents to its own page and listed the main sections here. It's still just as confusing for noobs though, it really needs a friendly introductory paragraph with a couple of links to get people started.
--[[User:JoyMonkey|JoyMonkey]] 13:56, 27 February 2006 (EST)

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Seems the Miscellaneous link is misaligned to "Miscellaneous_.28for_now.3F.29". Changing so it links to "Miscellaneous" on the contents page.
[[User:CoachMcGuirk|CoachMcGuirk]] 16:24, 2 March 2006 (EST)

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Oh yeah, I changed the Misc link on the Contents page but forgot to change the link on the Main Page. D'oh!
--[[User:JoyMonkey|JoyMonkey]] 16:27, 2 March 2006 (EST)

Look on the [[http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Jukebox_Software Jukebox Page]]. This should go this way, wich is going being nicely.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 10:20, 19 March 2006 (EST)

I would like to reorganize the look of the main page - into a main introductory paragraph with two columns underneath. That would let most users see all the links on one screen. Also I strongly recommend adding the <nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki> tag to the top of the page to get rid of the silly contents box. Perhaps use a template to format the title. I'd be happy to do it, but I don't want to jump in and upset anyone.

Also, it would be best if the main page led into major portals (i.e. major subjects) each with their own page and category (does anyone use categories??) rather than just leading to one huge page with every link on it. This would require some rework, but not really that much once we have some major portal headings and categories defined. -- thoughts??
-- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 22:28, 4 July 2006 (EDT) (aka Doc- on the forum)

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I say go for it, I don't like the look of the main page very much anyway. I use the search function when trying to locate a specific page becuase the main page is unwieldy.

--[[User:Buddabing|Buddabing]] 10:20, 5 July 2006 (EDT)

Go for it!

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 18:15, 5 July 2006 (EDT)

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I'm thinking of something along the lines of my homebrew wiki here - http://www.brewwiki.com -- I won't have time to do the bulk edits until next week, but I'm thinking of the following main portals:
* Getting Started
* Designing & Building (includes Tools)
* Control Panels (includes controls)
* Video
* Finishing (includes artwork, lighting, misc)
* Software (includes Emulators)
* Examples (includes most of the "link" type pages)
* Community (people, the BYOC community, etc)
* Suppliers (& vendors)
* Help Portal - contains info about, copyrights, info on Wiki editing, etc...
I think each should have a category assigned to it, plus one more category for the Glossary (the current glossary could be more easily done with a category) and another for Help. More thoughts?? [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 19:43, 5 July 2006 (EDT)
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What about the [[Contents]] Page (wich should been the frontpage)?

All MainPage does now it links to the content page, wich is not allways fine. if someone update the content page, they also forgot to update the mainpage as well.

I think the content page is fine, but the mainpage does require a rework. Either it would been fine with me, if these pages(s) can been tweeked, and the user easier can navigate around.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 11:31, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
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I guess that is a good question. The problem is that the index has become quite large, which is why I think it might be better as several pages focused on different topics. You could create an index or Glossary that automatically lists major pages using categories instead (i.e. Category:Index or Category:Glossary). I'm not saying we need to rid ourselves of the index, but perhaps there is a way to make it easier to maintain.

Just some thoughts - I may have a few minutes to start on the main page this week. I won't alter the index. I may start on the portals, but I won't link the main page into them unti lwe sort this out.
-- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 22:53, 9 July 2006 (EDT)
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In my options, it most on the "General sections of this wiki" in mainpage, that is very ugly. It the same page as a content, but only contain shortcuts. The Content page is for me fine, it large, but it was setup like a table, and splittede software and hardware. It a good breif index of all aviable pages (like you would in a book in the beginning).

The mainpage could maybe directy take into a subpages of a category (like examples), rather than linking to the content page?

I guess these pages should been seperated, so they dosen't share links, so it need to update both page?

Let see, what you doing on the mainpage.....

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 12:49, 10 July 2006 (EDT)
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Reformatted the main page - this is just a start because I still need to establish portals to organize the main entry points on the website. At this point I did not change any content - just reformatted. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:29, 11 July 2006 (EDT)
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--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 12:49, 10 July 2006 (EDT)
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Reformatted the main page - this is just a start because I still need to establish portals to organize the main entry points on the website. At this point I did not change any content - just reformatted. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:29, 11 July 2006 (EDT)
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The Category should been used on all subpages, since the index look very good. Im tried with the examples. Whaow, what a diffecent! You are complety right. These portal should use thier own category.

I have also changed the software section in the mainpage. It is that would you was looking for (this section called the software portal, Category:Software])?

This is a lots easier to navigate around. Later Im going to put the tag on all software pages.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 18:04, 12 July 2006 (EDT)
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Spacefractal - see this page for a description of how I use portals together with categories to make it much easier on my Brewing site:
* [http://brewwiki.com/index.php/BrewWiki:Community_Portal BrewWiki Portal]
About half way down the page you will see a table showing that each portal has its own category, and all the pages in that portal are members of that category. In addition I have a "super category" called "Glossary" that all of the main terms belong to so I can autogenerate the Glossary or index. The main entrance point into each major topic is a portal, and each portal has a category for easier navigation. It does eliminate the need for an index page, since the overall glossary/index serves that purpose.

I just created a new Portal named "Software" - do a search for that page and see what you think. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 19:26, 12 July 2006 (EDT)
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I like that.

Found it from the recent changes page. Now there are 2 pages about software (Software and Software_Overview, that last one would been redirected to the new one). On the main page, I guess you simply add a link into the software page on the mainpage? The Portals should been created before changed the main page. And then all subartcles would been added the missing category tag. I would going to add "Software" category on all software pages (only links, that is really software, not the list).

Content/Index may need to been totally changed, but wait with this before the main page is finished. And until portals is finished, I should revert the main_page back to the changed design (before I changed the software)?

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:25, 13 July 2006 (EDT)

You may use [[Template:Main_Page]] for testing, when portals being working. (like i did for testing examples).

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 01:29, 13 July 2006 (EDT)

Looked on your page: Glossary are allready used here, BUT "Contents/Index" could been redirected to [[Category:Index]] when it totally finished instead. This page would been more automatic, so we only need to change the main page or adding links. The Contents/Index should even been renmaned to index. I guess we can get Saint/Sirwoogie to doing that. Yes, it a lots easier to mainstream that way.

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I agree all of the major portals should have their own category - so pages under software should belong to "Category:Software". Once we have all the portals set up we can alter the main page to point to them. I don't think we should alter the main page until all of the portals are done. If we are going to redirect the index, we will need to get someone with SysOp privaleges. I think the sidebar is protected. I should have time this weekend to do some of the heavy lifting.

Doc- [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:47, 13 July 2006 (EDT)
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Yep, you are totally correct. IM add a WorkofProgress tag in this mainpage, so other users can see, these pages going to changed into portals.

You can just use a #REDIRECT tag on the contenct/Index page, when it finished (until Contenct/Index going changed by a admidstrator). The mainpage stay as it as until then.

The Software part is finished.

Only few only software page should add to the Index, wich Im have did (Like Hiding Windows, Index to Game Consoles an so on).

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 06:45, 14 July 2006 (EDT)

I let you doing the rest portals. Later I going to workout some issues in the Examples and software page (wich is nothing with due to portal). I Think each article from Content, simply have thier own portal (copy&Paste the text)!

* The Basic
* Examples

And so on, but I let you do the rest. When all portals are created, The Content/Index is no longer needed. I redirect the page instead (using #REDIRECT). It should somply been changed to Category:Index, when finished.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 07:25, 14 July 2006 (EDT)
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OK - I just finished a massive restructure of the main page and set up portals for major topics. I tried very hard not to drop anything but if I did, I apologize. I also moved to a category based index (though the old contents page is still linked on the sidebar and also in the welcome block). The new structure for the site is significantly streamlined. Details for the new structure are on the [[Community Portal]]. Each portal has a corresponding category to provide better organization and navigation. There is some method to the madness, but the new structure does expose some areas that need significant work - particularly the ''Design and Building'' and ''Finishing'' portals need some more meat.

The new automatic Index is far from complete, but you can add any page to the index by just using the code '''<nowiki>[[Category:Index]]</nowiki>''' at the bottom of a given page. Eventually we may want to phase out the current Contents page. Also the Glossary should eventually be converted to a category as well in my opinion, but that was too large a project to take on at the moment.

I'm not sure if anyone will like the new format - but several of us think it is far superior to the old links that took you to sections of the index...I guess if you don't like it you can always revert it. [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 01:45, 15 July 2006 (EDT)
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2 Tumps Up :-). Very great work!

I have worked some issues (in vendors pages), and add a missing vendpor page (By MYX).

I think the Glossary work fine, and have a fine link in the sidebar. It should leave as it are. I have no problemo with that!

Otherwice I ask admin to get "Contents/Index" changed to "Category:Index". I also ask him to state you as a wikimaster. It a very streamlined pages we now have!

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 06:21, 15 July 2006 (EDT)

Doc: Outstanding! Your reformatting makes it much easier to find a specific topic!

--[[User:Buddabing|Buddabing]] 21:50, 15 July 2006 (EDT)

All users are allowed to alther the text, as it stated on the the '''[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html Gnu Lincense]''' Lincense (as I can read). I just readed the lincense, what I was wrote under for. It is of course ok for me.

When creating a new page, please add a '''<nowiki>{{WorkInProgress}}</nowiki>'''. This is to tell the user, this page is on contruction, and since the page is of course not finished.

Im also recommeded '''to respect''' other users (me includning) NOT to just overtake the page, just because the user are new, or they are very scared to it been changed by somebody. Any big changes should notice in the talk pages as well (like Mortalpawn did).

Please '''do not''' do the mistake I did, when I totally changed the Examples page idea and changes, when these pages was created as new. This was a very respectless change, since I'm diddent use the talk page first.

--[[User:Spacefractal|Spacefractal]] 10:34, 18 July 2006 (EDT)
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Saint gave me SYSOP permissions, so I cleaned up the sidebar today and added the new index and also the community portal. I also added a link to the old index on the main page in case anyone is looking for it. Cheers! [[User:Mortalpawn|Doc-]] 23:28, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

== Repiar ==

There should be a section under on the vendors' page for "Repair Services".