This is the last part of the DIY Arcade cabinet tutorial series. In this guide, I will show the overall steps to add an emulator. Since there are many different emulators, I cannot write a guide for every emulator. instead, I will show the default steps you should do when adding an emulator to your system.
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CategoriesArcade
Arcade Cabinet – Setup Hyperspin & Controllers
This part of the DIY Arcade guide will cover the installation and setup of the main software on your arcade. This includes: Setting up windows, configuring your USB Controllers, Installing and configuring the Front-End and much more.
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Arcade Cabinet – Installing & Wiring Cabinet Electronics
In this part, I will install the electronics in the main cabinet. this includes the computer, speakers, cabinet lighting, coin doors, in cabinet lighting, fans, power supplies, USB hub…
CategoriesArcade
Arcade Cabinet – Building the Control Panel
This part will cover the build of the control panel. This includes the building of the control panel, drilling and installing buttons & joysticks, wiring the Controls & LEDs, Installing the Trackball & Spinner…
CategoriesArcade
Arcade Cabinet – Building the Arcade Cabinet
This part will cover the assembly of the arcade cabinet. As well as creating cutouts for coin doors, speakers, wheels, power button, RJ45 connector…
CategoriesArcade
Arcade Cabinet – Introduction & Design
This is the introduction to building your own full-size, 4-player Arcade Machine. In here you will find everything you need to start building your own. In this part, we will decide over the design of the cabinet, what special effects, controls, TV, artwork and much more. This is a very large project and I recommend to thoroughly plan your build ahead so you don’t run into troubles during the actual build.
CategoriesArduino
Upgrade Jukebox lighting with Arduino & WS2812 Adresable led strip
I cleaned my Kotronic jukebox and now it’s time to give this an upgrade. I will leave all of the original electronics intact and still working but I will add the WS2812 led strip inside the bezels, top and centerpieces. these will be controlled using an Arduino to simulate the “bubbler” bezels from the original wurtzinger/rock-ola jukeboxes from the ’50s.
CategoriesArcade
Build a Coctail Arcade Cabinet using Raspberry Pi
In this guide, I will build a small cocktail arcade machine based on RetroPie running on Raspberry Pi. It has an ‘old school’ look with original arcade controls, can be played with any USB controller you can find, is fairly cheap and easy to build and there is an unlimited amount of retro game ROMS available online.
CategoriesArcade
Virtual Pinball – Setup PinballX and Controllers
This part of the virtual pinball guide will cover the software. A visual pinball table requires a lot of software to work together to give a seamless feel when selecting and switching tables. the front end I’ll be using will be PinballX, which will basically show a list of all available pinball tables across all different games that are installed on your machine. Every platform installation is covered including the configuration of your cabinet special effects, buttons and graphics setup. This will be a large tutorial but I tried to cover all the steps as short as possible so you can just follow along on your own cabinet.
CategoriesArcade
Virtual Pinball – Installing Computer, Controls, Special Effects
This part will cover the wiring of your electronics, this includes the computer, DMD Screen, Audio, TV, buttons, plunger… It will take quite some time wiring everything up correctly and making sure everything is working as intended. But after this guide, it’s just software that remains.
CategoriesArcade
Barcade Arcade stand with storage space
In this guide, I will build a matching stand for the Bartop Arcade Cabinet I built earlier. This way it can be used as a regular stand-up arcade machine, also while I’m at it. I will add a storage compartment, LED strips, indoor lighting, and a coin door. The storage will be used to store all my retro USB controllers that can be used with the barcade itself.
CategoriesGames
Fix Random PS3 CFW Freezing or Lagging Problems
After installing Custom Firmware (CFW) on your device, it’s not uncommon to encounter issues such as games failing to launch, lagging performance, or unexpected freezing. These problems can be frustrating and may disrupt your gaming experience. Fortunately, many of these issues can be resolved or minimized by applying the right settings and optimizations to your CFW.
This guide is designed to help you stabilize your CFW installation and improve overall system performance. By following the recommended steps, you’ll enhance compatibility with games and applications, reduce crashes, and enjoy a smoother, more reliable gaming experience.
CategoriesHardware
simple XBOX 360 Transparant LED casemod
The first-generation Xbox 360 consoles are perfect candidates for case modding thanks to their bold design and roomy internals. I previously completed a custom mod years ago, and recently decided to breathe new life into another old console. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps of installing a transparent side window along with some vibrant RGB lighting to give your Xbox a modern, eye-catching look. It’s a fun and rewarding project that brings personality and flair to an otherwise standard console.
While the mod itself is relatively simple, it does require a special tool to safely open the Xbox 360’s case without damaging it. Don’t worry—I’ve included all the necessary information, including links to the parts and tools you might need, to make your modding experience as smooth as possible. Whether you’re doing this for aesthetics, showcasing internal hardware, or just for the fun of customization, this guide will help you get it done with confidence.
CategoriesIX4-300D
Customize your IX4-300D’s LCD Screen
This guide will walk you through the basics of customizing the LCD screen on your Lenovo IX4-300d NAS device. By default, the display shows only limited information, but with a bit of creativity and some simple scripting, you can extend its functionality to show more relevant and useful data. This guide serves as a starting point — once you’re familiar with the process, the possibilities for customization are wide open.
Instead of displaying text directly, we’ll be working with BMP image files to show custom content on the LCD. At the time of writing, there is no known method to write plain strings directly to the screen, so images are the way to go. Whether you want to show system stats, network info, or even fun visuals, this guide will help you get started with building and displaying your own custom BMP images.
CategoriesGames
Update your CFW Playstation PS3
There are several reasons you might want to upgrade your device’s firmware or software. Maybe your current version is too outdated to run the latest games, or online features have become inaccessible because Sony requires a higher firmware version. Perhaps you simply want to improve your setup with new features and better performance. Whatever your motivation, upgrading is often necessary to keep enjoying your device to its fullest.
However, one major concern when upgrading is preserving your game progress and personal data. Losing saved games or settings can be frustrating and discouraging. That’s why this guide will walk you through the entire update process step-by-step, including how to safely back up your data before you begin. This way, you can upgrade with confidence and keep all your progress intact.