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Retro Arcade Control Panel Build & Wiring

Retro Arcade Control Panel Build & Wiring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbEVWmu995Q Step By Step Guide About a year ago I started a retro style arcade cabinet in the garage. The part that needs the most thought is definitely the control panel. Your arcade control panel build options of configurations and layout are virtually unlimited. Each item or button requires placement with room to accurate...

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Half Ass Retro Arcade Machine Build

Half Ass Retro Arcade Machine Build

Making a RetroArch-based cabinet : A Pictorial Journey Modern gaming is rather... boring. I just don't like them, the graphics are great but it leaves a lot to be desired. But thats a topic for another post. I finally got off my ass and put together a retro-style cabinet to mimic the cabinets of the 80s and 90s. Now just to be clear this isnt a flawless...

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Dish 500 linear mod for 103°W ku

Dish 500 linear mod for 103°W ku

Yes, old Dish 500 can receive (some) FTA sats I had an old Dish 500 dish on the side of the house from back in the day. As a FTA satellite hobbyist I loved the look of it hanging there but hated that it wasn't doing anything. So a quick mod got it pulling in a couple channels. The mod is simple enough to be done by anyone with a little handy work. My...

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