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XGameStation Pico Edition Workshop
Vintage Computer Festival 9.0
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
Sunday November 5, 2006 12:00pm Description
In this workshop participants will build from scratch an XGameStation Pico Edition. The XGS Pico Edition (a simplified version of the XGS Micro Edition) is a videogame hardware development kit based on an Ubicom SX28 "Super-PIC" running at 80 MHz. By the end of the session, participants will have a working videogame console ready for programming with existing games and demos or original programs they design and code themselves, and will also have a fundamental understanding of the XGS hardware. By way of the XGS architecture, participants will also gain an understanding of how early videogame consoles were designed.
Instructor
This workshop will be conducted by world famous videogame designer, programmer and author Andre' LaMothe. Andre' has nearly 30 years of computer programming experience and holds degrees in mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering. He is the world's best selling videogame development book author.
Andre' founded and operates Nurve Networks LLC, a company that develops and markets videogame hardware kits that enable one to build and program a console video game system from scratch. Nurve products include the XGameStation Micro and Pico Editions as well as the forthcoming Hydra Console.
Pre-Requisites and Tools
Those wishing to attend this workshop should have a minimal level of soldering skill. Participants should bring their favorite soldering iron and solder, a multimeter, and some simple tools such as wire-cutting dykes. Optional tools include a laptop with a standard serial port and an SX key. Everything else required during the workshop will be provided, including video displays and cables, power supplies, etc.
Andre' will take the participants through a step-by-step build-out of the game hardware using accompanying visuals and provided documentation. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have a working XGS Pico Edition game system ready for programming. The entire workshop will run for approximately two hours.
Registration
The fee for this workshop is $75.00, which includes the XGS Pico Edition Kit. To reserve your spot, click on the register button below and follow the payment instructions (via PayPal). Fees must be paid in advance of the course by October 29, 2006. Pre-paid participants should bring a photo identification to the workshop to confirm their identity.Cost: $75 Inquiries regarding this workshop should be directed by e-mail to workshop@vintage.org. |
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