one-third the devices of their
random logic counterparts. En-
gineering costs are also reduced ."
Next comes a short skit where
Robin plays the part of a CPU . He
runs around mimicking the opera-
tions of the CPU performing its
normal functions. "Even though a
technician has no control over the
internal operations of the CPU, I
believe that a basic understanding
of its abilities and software are
necessary to understand the sur-
rounding hardware's function ," he
says .
The second day closes with a look
at the devices that make up a
microprocessor system .
The third day everyone plunges
into the world of existing CPU game
systems . The systems discussed in
Denver were the 6502 system as
seen in Flyball, the F-8 system as
seen in Spitfire, and (in depth) the
8080 system as seen in Gunfight. An
extensive troubleshooting session
followed that was concerned with
Gunfight.
When asked at the school why
three different CPU systems were
studied, Minnear replied, "The
CPU's we looked at are basically the
same . The emphasis was placed on
the differences in the surrounding
hardware devices."
The third day also included
discussions of static problems and
fixes, care and adjustment of T.V.
monitors, and what to look for when
buying test equipment and how
much to spend .
Everyone who attends receives a
Textbook of Video Game Logic and
a 42-page workbook which contains
an extensive processor trouble-
shooting guide and a half-dozen
schematics.
The over-all response to both
schools has been tremendous and
every spare moment has seen
Minnear swamped with people who
want specific answers to their
individual questions.
It's also the policy of these
schools to distribute comment
sheets to all attendees . " It's import-
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STAINLESS STEEL TOP
WON'T WEAR OUT
A NEW GENERATION OF AIR CUSHION GAMES
DURABILY BUILT TO
OUTLAST ALL OTHERS
STAINLESS STEEL
Built to last virtually
EVEN FASTER PLAY -
Faster than games with
conventional tops
- Fast like the SS T
SOLIDLY BUILT CABINET -
Made with 100% mica to last and attract
ALL METAL-
Reinforced goals and frame
2 MODEI,.S
SST 8 -
SST 7 -
103"x 50 " - 450 Ibs.
262cm X 127cm - 205kg.
91"x 44" - 375 Ibs.
231cm x 112cm - 170kg.