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.
Build a Bartop Arcade Cabinet using Raspberry Pi
In this guide, I will build a small bartop arcade machine based on RetroPie running on a 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.
CategoriesHardware
FT_Prog fix your FTDI RS485 DMX Interface
FT_PROG is a free EEPROM programming utility developed by FTDI, specifically designed for use with their USB interface chips. It allows users to read, write, and modify the contents of the EEPROM on FTDI devices. This EEPROM stores configuration data such as USB device descriptors, serial numbers, power settings, and other parameters that define the behavior of the FTDI chip when connected to a system.
With FT_PROG, developers and hardware integrators can easily customize FTDI-based devices to suit their specific applications. Whether you’re changing a device name, enabling custom USB descriptors, or configuring advanced I/O settings, FT_PROG provides a user-friendly graphical interface for editing EEPROM values without the need for manual coding or programming expertise.
CategoriesHardware
BenQ W1070 Firmware Upgrade, extra 3D support…
Experience stunning 1080p Full-HD image projection that can expand up to an impressive 200 inches right in the comfort of your living room with the W1070 Home Entertainment Projector. This projector delivers brilliant and vibrant visuals, thanks to its remarkable 10,000:1 contrast ratio which ensures deep blacks and bright whites, enhancing every detail in your movies, games, and presentations. Coupled with a powerful 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness, the W1070 guarantees clear and vivid images even in moderately lit rooms, providing an immersive viewing experience that rivals many commercial theaters.
With the latest firmware update, the W1070 takes your home entertainment to the next level by supporting a wider range of 3D resolutions and refresh rates. This enhancement means you can enjoy a broader selection of 3D content with smoother motion and improved picture quality, making your viewing sessions more engaging and realistic. Whether you’re watching 3D movies or playing games that support 3D, this update ensures your projector remains compatible with the newest formats and standards, extending the longevity and versatility of your home cinema setup.
CategoriesArduino
Arduino Composite TV output Shield
Shields are add-on boards designed to plug directly onto the Arduino’s main PCB, expanding its capabilities without the need for complex wiring or additional hardware. These shields can add everything from network connectivity and motor control to audio output and displays, making the Arduino platform incredibly versatile for a wide range of projects.
In addition to its usual input/output functions, the Arduino is also capable of generating a composite video signal, allowing you to display basic graphics or text on a standard TV using a simple yellow RCA video cable. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I built my own composite video-out setup for the Arduino in under 15 minutes, using just a few basic components and minimal code.