DIY How-Tos
Explore step-by-step guides for building and customizing arcade machines, configuring emulators, wiring controllers, and setting up retro gaming systems—mostly using Raspberry Pi and open-source tools. Perfect for makers, tinkerers, and nostalgic gamers!
Our DIY How-Tos section is dedicated to retro computing enthusiasts and arcade builders who want to create or restore their own classic systems.
Whether you’re customizing a full-size arcade cabinet, flashing a Raspberry Pi image for ZX Spectrum emulation, or repairing vintage tech like the WD My Cloud or EEEPC, you’ll find practical guides and walkthroughs right here.These tutorials are hands-on, tested, and written with clarity — ideal for hobbyists, makers, educators, and anyone passionate about preserving the magic of retro technology.
From building joysticks with Sanwa and EG STARTS components to installing firmware upgrades on legacy hardware, our guides combine nostalgia with modern DIY skills.
Arcade
ZX Spectrum
- ZXBaremulator Easy Install
- ZX Spectrum 48K Extreme Emulation
- The Spectrum Firmware upgrade (v1.0.2)
- C64 mini joystick’s in The Spectrum
Miscelaneous
Keywords: arcade cabinet plans, ZX Spectrum emulator, Raspberry Pi arcade setup, retro game hardware, DIY joystick kits, firmware upgrades, WD My Cloud Gen 1 mods.