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PyGamer - Gaming Handheld Crank Code

PyGamer - Gaming Handheld Crank

Add a crank your handheld devices!

by Ruiz Brothers

published June 11, 2019, last edited March 08, 2024

posted in Hacks Gaming 3D Printing

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For a complete guide on converting your GIFs, and setting up the Arcada Libraries, follow the full Arcada Animated GIF Display tutorial below!

Arcada Animated GIF Display Guide

In particular, you'll want to run the CrankyGIFs example

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