Build Your Own Arcade Control Center FAQ
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Artwork, Design & Multimedia

Once you've assembled your choice of individual pieces, it's time to construct the whole.  This section will attempt to address issues pertaining to that.
 
 
Artwork

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Artwork

Lots of good places to get artwork and inspiration on the net.  Got a good one?  Pass it on!

Miscellaneous Artwork Links

 
Dragon's Den side art

Presented by Emucade & Arcaded, a collection of some 100 or so arcade images in Windows Meta File format.
 

 
Oscar Control's artwork page

Oscar Controls has added an artwork section to their page with some very nice control panel and side-art artwork. I particularly liked the joystick diamond/directional arrows. Very nice. 
 

 
Cory's MAME screenshot marquee

How to produce artwork


Producing marquees - by HotRod

One of the things that makes this hobby truly outstanding in my eyes is the willingness to share information, especially by folks who make money off of it.  In that spirit, I asked Richard of Hanaho/HotRod what he might be willing to share, and he supplied the following.  He warns that this is expensive, and probably impractical for a single person.  However, if a group of folks wanted to go in together . . . :)  Thanks Richard!

Ok, here goes...  The material Hanaho uses is called GE Lexan 10 mil Suede/Mat Polycarbonate.  It comes in clear transparent rolls, and the printers print the graphics (silk screen) on the back side of this.  By printing the graphics on the back it insures that the graphics WILL NOT rub off. Once it's dry a 3m adhesive is added, then cut, packaged and shipped to me.

HotRod Joystick has spent a vast amount of time in research in this to insure that it promotes the 'look and feel' that we want to convey. Exact color matches we're sent to the printers, and a lot of time was put in by the printers to meet our standards.  This specialized surface will not scratch, mark, peel, or wear. (excellent with sweaty palms too)  Printers say they enjoy working with this surface, and claim that it is very easy to produce. The following is a list of printers that I got the best prices from, although I won't say which one I actually choose.
 
 
Carl Gor Printing


H N Lookwood


Visual Marking Systems, Inc.


Kudos to HotRod - thanks Richard!


Plexiglass tips


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