Book description
The bestseller returns-completely updated to include the newest
hardware, software, and techniques for building your own arcade
Interest in classical arcade games remains on the rise, and with a
little money, older computer hardware, and a little effort, you can
relive your arcade experiences by building your own arcade machine.
The hands-on guide begins with a description of the various types of
projects that you can undertake. It then progresses to a review of the
audio and video options that are available and looks at the selection
of game software and cabinet artwork. Ultimately, you'll learn
essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade
controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC.
- Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade
machine, from the sheets of wood to the finished product
- Addresses the variety of arcade controls, including joysticks,
buttons, spinners, trackballs, flight yokes, and guns
- Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer
- Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help
and inspiration
Project Arcade, Second Edition helps you recapture the
enjoyment of your youth that was spent playing arcade games by walking
you through the exciting endeavor of building your own full arcade
machine.
John St. Clair, like most children of the '80s,
spent endless youthful hours feeding his allowance into arcade
machines. He grew up to be a network engineer, but remains a game
fanatic who created Build Your Own Arcade Controls (BYOAC) at www.
arcadecontrols. com, a gamer's paradise where arcade game builders can
swap plans, experiences, tips, and ideas. John wrote the first edition
of this book in 2004.
