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 *Find the appropriate version for your system. advanced linux users might need to install virtual box via package manager i will not cover this as there are to many different managers. *Find the appropriate version for your system. advanced linux users might need to install virtual box via package manager i will not cover this as there are to many different managers.
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 +next you will need to get a os disc image i will be using arch linux but any os can be used on vm.
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 +*warning arch linux does not hold your hand you will need to follow a installation guide after the vm set up if you dont like this use Ubuntu or any other Debian based Linux for ease of use.
 +[[https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop| Link to Ubuntu]]
  
 *After installing and running vb click New in the top left. *After installing and running vb click New in the top left.
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 *First right click the newly created vm select the yellow sprocket for settings. *First right click the newly created vm select the yellow sprocket for settings.
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 *now select storage.  *now select storage. 
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 *in storage tree there is a empty disc icon select that and on the right in the optical drives box select the disc and chose virtual optical drive search your system for the correct image and select it your done. *in storage tree there is a empty disc icon select that and on the right in the optical drives box select the disc and chose virtual optical drive search your system for the correct image and select it your done.
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 *click ok and the click the green start arrow to boot the vm and begin the installation.  *click ok and the click the green start arrow to boot the vm and begin the installation. 
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 *this will run exactly like it does with ought the vm. *this will run exactly like it does with ought the vm.
  
 ===== Arch Linux installation ===== ===== Arch Linux installation =====
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 +with the above vm settings you should be able to follow these instructions and test arch linux.  
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 <cli> <cli>
 $ Arch linux set up:  $ Arch linux set up: 
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 </cli> </cli>
  
 +===== Arcade stick =====
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 +This project started from an idea to build a arcade stick for old school games.
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 +This is a picture of the top where made a prototype case reusing a cardboard box. 
 +{{ :user:creid4:arcade_stick_top.jpg?600 |}}
 +This is a side view it shows of the location of the start select and the usb out cable.
 +{{ :user:creid4:arcade_stick_side.jpg?600 |}}
 +this is the internals showing the controller board and the conection to the switches and joystick. 
 +{{ :user:creid4:dsc_0119.jpg?600 |}}
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 +The controller was fully compatible with ps2 ps3 windows and linux.
 +I even used it with the mudkip sdl program and controlled the sprite.
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