Project Arcade Build Your Own Arcade Machine

Author/creator St. Clair, John Author
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoWiley [Imprint] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Description552 p. ill 23.620 x 019.050 cm.
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Summary Annotation <b>The bestseller returns&#8212;completely updated to include the newest hardware, software, and techniques for building your own arcade</b><p>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&#8217;ll learn essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC.</p><ul><li>Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade machine, from the sheets of wood to the finished product</li><li>Addresses the variety of arcade controls, including joysticks, buttons, spinners, trackballs, flight yokes, and guns</li><li>Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer</li><li>Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help and inspiration</li></ul><p><i>Project Arcade, Second Edition</i> 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.</p>
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ISBN9780470891537
ISBN047089153X (Trade Paper) Active Record
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