Control Panel Archive
Troubleshooting Light Gun Issues
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 1 Comment
While joysticks and buttons are the most common form of player controls on arcade games, many different types of controls have gained popularity over the years. One of the more recent innovations in video
Replacing A Control Panel Overlay
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | No Comments
Of the many parts of an arcade cabinet, control panels definitely take the most abuse. Gamers mashing on buttons, kids randomly pulling on joysticks and the general passage of time are just some of
Repairing Joystick Switch Issues
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | 3 Comments
Nothing can be more frustrating to someone trying to play an arcade game than the joystick not working properly. Whether it’s a classic arcade game like Pac Man or a fighting game like Soul
Connecting Ground Wires On A Control Panel
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | No Comments
When an individual button or joystick direction stops working properly, we tend to blame the problem on bad wiring or a faulty switch. When several buttons and/or joysticks stop responding, the problem can usually
Installing A Push Button
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | No Comments
If you’ve played many arcade games in your time, you’ve probably noticed that not every game uses the same amount of buttons. For instance, fighting games such as Street Fighter 2 are known for
Wiring A Push Button
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | 1 Comment
Wiring a push button can be a useful skill especially if you have just had a button stop working on you. In this post, we will discuss the different ways that you can wire
