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Drivers

  DigiJoy

DigiJoy is a parallel port interface for hooking up console controller adapters to PC's.

  Direct Pad Pro 

DirectPadPro is a combination software/hardware interface for hooking up various game pads to your computer.  N64, PSX, NES, SNES, 2600, more. Original version by Earle F. Philhower, III. Version 6.0 by Aldo.

  DirectX 9c 

Directx is a set of software drivers developed by Microsoft supported or required by many games.  Full version includes drivers for various video/audio boards, core version includes just DirectX functionality.  Users of newer video/audio boards probably only need the core version.

  Joykeys TSR 

Joykeys is a TSR that lets you send keystrokes to your DOS program with a joystick (in other words, it makes the program think you're using a keyboard when you are using a joystick).

  Mouse Driver

This is a mouse driver supplied by a visitor to BYOAC, that has the ability to support dual mice - one serial, one PS/2.  The command line is "MOUSE NOINI DUAL" (the driver uses the INI file made the 1st time and then ignores all the other parameters after). The two mice will be simultaneously active.  However, it will not work with a Intellimouse on a serial port converter.

  MouseKeys TSR

Like JoyKeys above, MouseKeys is a TSR that lets you send keystrokes to your DOS program with a mouse.  The nice thing about this one is it will send any keystroke, not just ascii characters (so you could send CTRL, ALT, etc).

  PowerRamp

Drivers for the PowerRamp arcade joystick from ActLabs.

  SciTech Display Doctor 

SciTech Display Doctor is an excellent utility/video driver that expands video card capabilities to support a large range of VESA video modes.  On my system I more than doubled the number of available video modes available.  Now available courtesy of the developers, who have released it to the public free of charge. Registration code required: "00000-173D626E-02002"

  Sidewinder TSR

The Sidewinder is a popular control pad either standalone or as part of an arcade hack - but doesn't work in DOS... or does it?  This TSR enables the Sidewinder in DOS.  By Robert Grubbs, includes source code.

  Sidewinder TSR II

Another DOS driver for the SideWinder GamePad.  Allows use of Microsoft SideWinder digital GamePad in DOS - no need for Win95!  Maps digital buttons on GamePad to Analog values in joystick BIOS.

  SNESKey

SNESKey is a freeware software interface by Benji York used to connect a parallel port adapter device to your joystick/gamepad.  Support for up to 6 simultaneous controllers, variety of console devices.  Be sure to see Keyfront in the utilities section.

  VGATV 

VGATV driver converts the video signal from your (S)VGA card to the frequencies a TV uses.  Both DOS and Windows versions available.  No longer being updated.

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Utilities

BootXP

Editor for creating Windows XP boot screens.

  CWSDPMI

CWSDPMI is needed by many emulators running in DOS mode.

  DOSWinKey

DOSWinkey allows you to disable the Windows Logo (CTRL-ESC) key on a case-by-case basis for DOS programs.  Part of the Windows 95 Kernel Toys set.

  EncoderPrinter

A utility by John Dickson that prints encoder disks for spinners.    Encoder.zip is the bare exe file.  You must have VB6SP4 runtimes to use this, but it is a very small download.    EncoderMSI.zip is the install file using the Microsoft Windows Installer.  If you have the installer (.msi files will have computer icon) you only need this.   WinInst.zip is the Microsoft Windows Installer if you don't already have it.

  GhostKey

A small utility to help find ghosting/masking problems with keyboards or encoders written by John Dickson.  It uses the same Allegro keyboard engine as M.A.M.E. so all limitations/features should be the same.  He'd like feedback on the utility, so if you use it please email him.

  Gravutil

A small utility to test your gameports, joysticks and buttons, with support for various Gravis products and generic joysticks.  Thanks Mikey!

  gv

A small DOS utility that will display a .gif screen when launching a game. It allows you to show a screen shot (or any other image really) before it continues to the game. This lets your players verify they hit the right game, for instance, instead of waiting a minute to find out they hit the wrong game. Written by Christian for and shared by Ian. More details in the readme file.

  JoyEmu/JoyEm

JOYEMU and JOYEM are keyboard emulators for joystick and mouse: they are two TSR programs that let you use your input devices with software that accepts only keyboard input, or with those programs that have weak support for other kind of input. They're shipped with JoyCP, a full featured and easy to use external interface.

  JoyMouse

Joymouse is a utility allowing you to control your mouse cursor with a joystick.  Supports analog and digital joysticks.  Joysticks must be properly installed in the Windows 9x control panel.  Shareware $35, 20 minute timer.  No timer in registered version.

  Joystick to Mouse Demo

JDM is another utility allowing you to control your mouse cursor with a joystick.  Demo version.

  Keyfront

Keyfront is a frontend for SNESkey that lets you configure they keys via a slick gui.  Supports both SNES pads and Sidewinder!

  Keyhook

Keyhook is a utility that displays the keystroke on your screen as you make the connection on the keyboard interface - useful for mapping out your keyboard matrix.  Written by David and given to us to share with everyone.  Thanks David!

  Keyjammin

Keyjammin is a utility from the game Star Control 2 -- this utility was used to test blocking to determine which keys would work best as controls in the game.  You can hit as many keys as you want, and it will show you which ones actually respond - those that don't are blocked in that combination.  Thanks J.D!

Keyscan

KeyScan is a Windows based application that allows the user to visually see keystrokes that the system is able to detect as being pressed. It is the perfect way to see keyboard lockout.

LogonUI Boot Randomizer (XP)

LogonUI Boot Randomizer is a freeware utility to change the Windows XP login and bootscreen images.

  MouseStick

MouseStick is a utility allowing you to control your mouse cursor with a joystick.

  MoSlow

Mo'Slo is used to slow a specific application or batch file. When you exit the slowed program you also exit Mo'Slo, and previous system speed resumes. Mo'Slo can be used in batch files and Windows shortcuts, and can be called from other applications. Virtual speed is adjustable from 99.9% down to 0.1% of normal in 0.1% increments.  This is the shareware/evaluation version of the commercial version.  This version lacks the convenience features of Mo'Slo Deluxe and 4BIZ and may not run on CPUs faster than 700MHz, but the slowdown engine is similar to the commercial version.

  Sidekick - SideWinder DOS utility

A utility that makes using Sidewinders in a cabinet easier. It is a DOS program created to disable the control Windows retains over the game port.  This is beneficial in getting Sidewinders to work in DOS emulators such as MAME.  Thanks to Ace for passing this on to us.  Full details included in download.

  SNES Control Tester

A utility that will test your SNESpad-parallel port interface.  Puts a graphical SNESpad on the screen, and as you press buttons they light up onscreen.  Supports multiple parallel ports.

  Virtua Keyboard

A utility that tests which keys you have pressed no the keyboard and displays them on the screen.  Thanks borg2!

  Williams Arcade Classics (DOS) patch

A patch that bypasses the title screens in Williams Arcade Classics (DOS).  Note: after the patch is done you will not be able to access the options
menus to reconfigure WAC, so you can't change the keyboard, the sound
settings, or anything else.  For that reason, be sure to have a backup copy of the original programs.  Originally found on Kevin's Build Your Own Arcade Machine.

  Windows 95 Kernel Toys

Complete Windows 95 Kernel Toys set including DOSWinkey from above.

  Winkey Killer

Winkey Killer allows you to disable the Windows and Context Menu keys.  No more interrupted game sessions!

  ZDKeyMap

Keyboard remapper from Ziff Davis (PC-Magazine).  Useful if your controls are hard-mapped and your game won't support remappable controls itself.  NON-Tsr which is nice.  Cannot load files on the fly but must manually edit which is a drawback.  Freeware.

Miscellaneous

c0nsumer's Control Panel Templates

c0nsumer passed on to us the templates he used to build his control panels.  Thanks c0nsumer! 

Dann's Detachable Steering Wheel writeup

Dann's "almost instant detachable steering wheel" writeup in MS-Word format.

Emulatronia's Playstation to PC interface writeup

Emulatronia's Playstation to PC interface writeup.  Very well done.  Download link is off of their site, not a local mirror.

Frostillicus' vector shape creation tutorial

Frostillicus sent us the news that he's created a tutorial in PDF format on how to create vector shapes with emphasis on arcade artwork. Zipped up it's 2.4MB (it's 38 pages with graphics). There are some general tips, some do's and don'ts, and even talks about printing options. It is for total beginners, because there have been some beginner questions on artwork.  Updated - now includes the akuma sample AI file used in the tutorial.

Hardware Bible (HTML version)

The Hardware Bible - a collection of pinouts, interfaces, and about anything else you'd hope to find, from game consoles to PCs.

Joy Of Joys Keyboard writeup

DeCosa's Joy of Joys Keyboard writeup in MS-Word format.

Nathan Strum's Cheep Spinner guide in Adobe PDF format

Nathan Strum put together a "Build Your Own Cheep Spinner" guide in Adobe Acrobat format, that is just absolutely fantastic.  Incredibly detailed, built with easy to find parts, total cost under $40 including interfacing to a mouse hack.  *Very* cool.  This is Mac oriented, but can easily be applied to a PC mouse hack.  Nathan runs the MacMAME News & Info web site, of the same fine quality as this PDF.  Thanks Nathan! 

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Step By Step Guide in Adobe PDF format

Christian was kind enough to take the step-by-step guide here at the FAQ, include a few of the projects on the examples page, and bundled it all together in a single Adobe PDF file (zipped).  It's recommended you go through the online version as it has the potential to be more up to date than this, but if you want one to take with you offline, this is what you need!  53 pages, thanks for the contribution Christian!

TwistyGrip's spinner instructions

Adobe Acrobat (PDF) formatted version of the TwistyGrip instructions for building an arcade spinner.  Thanks to Michael for providing the conversion, and to TwistyGrip for allowing it to be posted here.  Suggest you shift-click the download link to save it otherwise it will open in a new window. 

Visio stencils - Jack

Visio stencils in Visio 4 format for arcade controls - joysticks, buttons, etc.  Useful for laying out prototypes for your control panel.  All the parts in the stencil are 1/2 scale.  Suggested use:  Layout your panel at 1/2 size to fit easier on a single 8.5"x14" legal page.  When you're ready to test it, print the drawing at 200%.  This will result in a multi-page version of the drawing that can be taped together as a full-size mockup.  Thanks for sharing Jack!

Visio stencils - Jason

Jason took the Visio stencils made by Jack, and adjusted them to be exact mechanical dimensions for typical Happ controls.  Use these if you don't want to adjust the above ones to size.  Thanks Jason!