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| − | + | We propose an arcade game cabinet machine to be built and situated in the hackspace. | |
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| + | Arcade games from the last 40 years have been preserved on the internet and are freely distributable as ROMs. These ROMs can run on various platforms, including one of the cheapest and smallest options, the ARM processor powered [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/ Raspberry Pi]. It would also need: | ||
| + | * A screen that could be mounted in the arcade game cabinet easily | ||
| + | * Speakers mounted in the arcade game cabinet | ||
| + | * 8-way arcade stick and various buttons mounted in front of the screen | ||
| + | * The arcade game cabinet itself | ||
| + | This all needs to be powered. It must be built to be clean and safe to use as well as durable. | ||
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| + | ==How would benefit the Hackspace?== | ||
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| + | Norwich Hackspace already have plans for a games corner. This would be an amazing start to it. It help relieve stress, give people a place to do something non-working in the hackspace. Because similar projects have been finished and very referenced/documented, it is a very achieveable project. It may make the hackspace more popular. The project would directly benefit those planning and working on it by developing their skills and their selves. As part of the games corner it would also help members forge relationships. | ||
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| + | ==Research materials== | ||
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Items needed broken down | Items needed broken down | ||
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Cost of items | Cost of items | ||
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Labour and possible roles broken down | Labour and possible roles broken down | ||
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Which emulators and games are available | Which emulators and games are available | ||
| − | How the Raspberry Pi or other target platform can be connected to | + | |
| − | + | How the Raspberry Pi or other target platform can be connected to which peripherals | |
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Which front end for emulator meets the requirement and why? | Which front end for emulator meets the requirement and why? | ||
| − | Requirements for Display | + | |
| + | Requirements for Display | ||
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| + | Requirements for Joysticks & Buttons | ||
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| + | Requirements for Audio/Speakers | ||
Revision as of 19:45, 8 April 2021
Proposal
We propose an arcade game cabinet machine to be built and situated in the hackspace.
Arcade games from the last 40 years have been preserved on the internet and are freely distributable as ROMs. These ROMs can run on various platforms, including one of the cheapest and smallest options, the ARM processor powered Raspberry Pi. It would also need:
- A screen that could be mounted in the arcade game cabinet easily
- Speakers mounted in the arcade game cabinet
- 8-way arcade stick and various buttons mounted in front of the screen
- The arcade game cabinet itself
This all needs to be powered. It must be built to be clean and safe to use as well as durable.
How would benefit the Hackspace?
Norwich Hackspace already have plans for a games corner. This would be an amazing start to it. It help relieve stress, give people a place to do something non-working in the hackspace. Because similar projects have been finished and very referenced/documented, it is a very achieveable project. It may make the hackspace more popular. The project would directly benefit those planning and working on it by developing their skills and their selves. As part of the games corner it would also help members forge relationships.
Research materials
Items needed broken down
Cost of items
Labour and possible roles broken down
Which emulators and games are available
How the Raspberry Pi or other target platform can be connected to which peripherals
Which front end for emulator meets the requirement and why?
Requirements for Display
Requirements for Joysticks & Buttons
Requirements for Audio/Speakers
