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Building a Retro Arcade Cabinet: The Parts, Costs and Choices That Actually Matter
This guide focuses on building a retro arcade cabinet, emphasizing that the choice of games should dictate all other decisions, including control panel design and hardware. It details essential parts like displays, joysticks, encoders, and computers, suggesting Raspberry Pi or older PCs as viable options. The article also covers cabinet construction methods and optional decorative elements, noting that while building can be cheaper than buying, the primary benefit is customization.
6 Common Causes of Damage to Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces | Invision Game Community
This article details common causes of damage to kitchen and bathroom surfaces, attributing most issues to everyday habits like water exposure, dropped objects, poor ventilation, and harsh cleaning chemicals rather than major disasters. It emphasizes that many damages, such as chips and burns, can be repaired professionally, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective solution than full replacement. The guide also provides tips on preventing future wear and tear through simple maintenance and habit changes.
Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy'
A modder has successfully integrated the internal components of a Valve Steam Deck into a custom case designed to resemble a classic Game Boy, creating a 'SteamBoy'. While the project is still a work in progress with the screen not yet functional, the DIY hardware mod has garnered significant interest from gamers who appreciate the retro aesthetic and the ingenuity of the build.
Ill-fated Companion Cube case for Steam Machine returns as a 3D-printed effort — and it's not the only…
A 3D-printed version of the ill-fated Dbrand Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine has been created by a user on Printables. This DIY effort allows enthusiasts to build their own case, following the cancellation of the official Dbrand product. The article also highlights other custom Steam Machine projects and small form-factor PC builds.
Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM
A DIY guide demonstrates how to repurpose old laptop components, including motherboards and GPUs, to build custom gaming PCs or Steam Machine alternatives for significantly less than the cost of new parts. One project successfully transformed a laptop into an all-in-one PC for under $400, showcasing a cost-effective approach to PC building by utilizing salvaged hardware.
As PlayStation prepares to go all-digital, one PC gamer is turning Steam physical with SSD cartridges
A PC gamer has created custom, SSD-based cartridges for Steam games, allowing for a physical media experience on PC. This project comes as PlayStation prepares to phase out physical discs for new releases in 2028. While impractical for many, the system uses scripts to launch games directly from the SSD cartridges.
Control Issues
A DIY project called 'OpenPuck' enables the Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation controllers on PC. However, the project does not include wireless charging functionality.
Legendary dad fixes their kid's dead RTX 3070 by ripping the capacitor out of an old radio and slapping it on the…
A father successfully repaired a broken GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card by salvaging a capacitor from an old radio, saving his child approximately $115. The repair also involved replacing thermal paste, resulting in improved performance and lower temperatures compared to before the fix.
Hardware creator makes hat that is both a 'functioning art piece' and also uses a Noctua fan to deliver…
A hardware creator named Mike has developed a "functioning art piece" in the form of a hat that incorporates a Noctua fan for personal cooling. The 3D-printed hat features a chimney structure with a 120mm fan powered by power banks, designed to combat heatwaves. Mike plans to iterate on the design, potentially upgrading to a more powerful fan and exploring aesthetic modifications.
Plumber Simulator Will Put Your DIY Skills To The Test
Take It Studio has announced Plumber Simulator, a business simulation game where players manage a plumbing business. The game will feature detailed repair mechanics, pipe installation, and optional bathroom decoration. It is set to release on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation platforms.
Build Your Own Game Boy Colour at Four Quarters: A Hands-On Retro Gaming Workshop Comes to London
A new hands-on retro gaming workshop is coming to Four Quarters Elephant Park in London, allowing attendees to build their own customized Game Boy Color. Hosted by Fabio Davide of Millennial Dad, the event focuses on tactile creation and reconnecting with physical hardware, offering a unique night out for retro gaming fans and makers.
The EFortune Cookie is an adorable e-paper fortune-telling device and I really want to give it a bite
The EFortune Cookie is a small, offline e-paper device that displays fortunes when shaken, similar to a magic 8-ball. It also features dice rolling and coin flipping apps accessible via buttons. The project utilizes an ESP32 microcontroller and an accelerometer, showcasing creative use of e-paper technology in a compact form factor.
YouTuber makes the most of the unused space beneath their monitors with custom desktop aquarium with actual fish in it
A YouTuber has created a custom aquarium installed beneath their Acer Predator monitors, utilizing the unused space for a unique desk setup. The tank features a water pump, filter, and various aquatic life including snails, clams, and guppies, with additional midwater fish added to reduce distraction.
Clever Raspberry Pi hack gets Sony's PS5 controller working properly on a gaming PC over Bluetooth
A modder has developed a workaround using a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W to enable full functionality of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller on PC via Bluetooth. This 'DS5Dongle' project allows for haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to work wirelessly, overcoming limitations of the standard Windows Bluetooth implementation. While not recommended for competitive gaming due to potential latency, it offers a significant improvement for general PC gaming with the DualSense controller.
Framework is building its own keyboard and will even help you make your own
Framework has announced a new wireless keyboard with a built-in trackpad, designed for living room or sim rig use. The company is also releasing CAD files and selling the 'Control Board' component, enabling users to build their own custom keyboards. The product is expected to be available later this year.
Keychron essentially just made its top keyboards 3D-printable
Keychron has released 3D model files, firmware source code, and designs for keycaps and control knobs for its K, L, P, Q, and V series keyboards on GitHub. This allows users to 3D print custom parts for their keyboards, though the switches and PCB still need to be purchased separately. Keychron is permitting creators to sell their custom kits, provided they are not full keyboards.
Keychron has shared the source files for all its keyboard and mice meaning you could almost build an entire kit from…
Keyboard manufacturer Keychron has released the source files for its K, L, P, Q, and V series keyboards, as well as its gaming mice, on its public GitHub repository. This allows users with technical knowledge to customize and build components for their devices. While full keyboards and mice cannot be resold, accessories made from these designs can be freely sold.
One Elite Dangerous fan scavenged parts from multiple VR roller coaster rides to craft the ultimate space faring sim…
An Elite Dangerous player, known as CMDR Wacko, has constructed an immersive VR simulator rig called the SimStarr, using parts salvaged from decommissioned VR roller coaster rides and other repurposed components. The project, which also includes live streaming content, aims to recreate the feeling of space flight and has been a long-term passion project for the creator.
YouTuber replaces PC fan with 15 miniature fans in unholy experiment dubbed 'The Fanhattan Project', performs…
YouTuber Major Hardware replaced a single Noctua PC fan with 15 miniature fans in an experiment dubbed 'The Fanhattan Project'. Despite the increased noise level, the custom fan achieved a marginally lower CPU temperature than the original, though the difference was within the margin of error.
This creator shoved a Framework inside of a 2006 MacBook: 'A reimagined classic, that's only a little bit…
A creator known as Edoogg has successfully integrated a Framework motherboard into a 2006 MacBook, creating a unique hardware modification. The project, which took three months, involved extensive custom work, including 3D modeling and soldering, to achieve a functional, albeit 'janky,' reimagined classic.
