You’ve gotta see how an Old Skateboard Becomes a Retro Games Interface! I used an old skateboard, an old iMac, a Jamma, buttons, and loom kit set.
I wanted to bring some new life into an old iMac because they tend to end up in the scrap heap. Because they have a CRT monitor onboard, they are actually fantastic as a games emulator. Also, I had to download the Mac version of Mame; I think it’s called BETA. Also, remember that it has to be compatible with the old operating system of MAC that is pre-Intel!
I drilled out all the holes for the buttons and mounted the joysticks, and then did all the wiring. Finally, I tested it, and it’s all good! I think this is a whole lotta upcycling going on in this project, and hope it inspires you!Now time to get your game on…
Here’s another old-school Gamer Idea!
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The operating system is standard G3 400mhz
The mame application version is 0.37 Mame Beta from 2001
I just made one , and its great. Thanks
Ha, awesome! Mary has a big interest in arcade machines (and owned a few, still owns one). She wants to build another, so this might interest her :)
Jonty would love to help her if she needs an apprentice he is saving up to build his own gaming computer.
I'll let her know that. The arcade machine is just one item on the big list of 100 items... So, Jonty's gaming PC will probably happen sooner!
Au boulot !