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USB ports to your arcade cabinet can all kinds of advantages! It allows you to add an assortment of USB controllers (NES, Atari, XBOX, etc.), plug in a mouse and a keyboard for maintenance purposes, or a USB stick for transferring games. I’ve added the templates for the USB ports to all of my plans. […]
T-Molding is fantastic for that awesome retro look! Especially when it comes to building arcades! If you want your arcade or other project to scream 1980’s, just wrap it with a little T-Molding. That being said, T-Molding is not as easy it might sound, unless you know the tips and tricks of installing it! T-Molding […]
Filler Primer is one of those things that once you learn about it you’ll wonder why you never used it before! Filler primer is a thicker primer that fills in scratches and uneven surfaces before painting. It’s perfect for places like the cut edges of MDF and plywood. Once filled and sanded it will be […]
Most coin mechanisms operate on the same principles as the buttons and the joysticks. Once the coin passes through the mechanism successfully, the coin triggers a micro-switch as it exits the coin mech and falls into the coin tray. For coin mechs that have two quarter slots (or quarter and token) there are two micro-switches. […]
To connect the arcade controls to the Pi (or your PC) you’re going to need a USB encoder. These encoders convert the presses of the buttons into keystrokes on an keyboard that MAME and other emulators can understand. Read More… Join The Geek Pub Guild!
Some prefer their arcade buttons to light on press, while other prefer them to be always on. Reversing the LED operation on the Sanwa Arcade buttons is relatively simple.
Most workshops have a miter saw. A miter saw is one of the go to tools for many operations. They can be used for cutting wood, plastic, PVC, and even non-ferrous metals like aluminum and brass. If your new to miter saws, or even if you’ve been using one for decades this article will be […]
Everyone should know their circular saw basics. Circular saws are incredibly handy shop tools. In many workshops, the circular is used more than any other tool, and they are generally the go-to tool for cutting down sheet goods into manageable sizes, before moving to the table saw for the precision cuts. In this article we’re going […]
Glues are used in just about every workshop. Let’s talk about 4 glues every workshop should have! A visit to the local home improvement center will send you on your way with madness being unable to decide which glue to buy. The truth is, most of the glues on the shelf are all marketing. In […]
The planer is one of the most used tools in a woodworking shop. It’s almost indispensable really. Unfortunately they can also be very expensive tools, and the bigger ones are generally out of most people’s budgets. Most shops I visit have a 12 inch to 14 inch planer. These planers (like the DeWalt 735X, get […]