• Arcade Renovation

    I started building this cabinet years ago, but only got as far as making it functional. To me it was never complete, until now. http://www.westaby.net/arcadeRevisted.html

  • Xbox Controller Port Modification

    Adding Xbox controller ports to your computer, so you don’t have to use an adapter to plug them in. Click More Info for the full guide I take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information, or any damage caused by the instructions of this guide. (I’ve always wanted to say that) Materials Needed: A pc with an internal USB header (or front USB ports) A free 5 1/4 inch drive bay A blank drive bay face plate Spare xbox controller port pair 4 or 8 wire cable (shielded recommended) Small piece of wood (5″ x 1″ x 1″) Wood screws Tools Needed Philips screw driver Solder gun (optional) Glue…

  • Arcade Construction

    Reminiscing about the original design. Scans from my research notebook on my original arcade project. History The original cabinet ran a PS1 with a Williams Electronics Arcade game disc (Joust, Robotron, Defender) connected to a spare PC monitor.The control panel was connected with some modified (non analog) PS1 controllers. This worked very well and also explains why my original control panel design was diamond shaped (like a game controller). Very cheap design. Used minimal hardware. I already had everything I needed except these few items. I purchased a VGA converter online (connect the PS1 to a monitor), some wood from Menards, and joysticks & pushbuttons from the local vending company.…