would this be a helpful tool?

nas-15 · Post by **nas-15** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:50 pm

I recently bought this book called the black art of video game console design and as i read through it, it introduced me to somthing i've never heard of: SPICE. its like a schematic simulation program. i was just wondering if any of you have heard of it and if it would be helpful in planning out portables?

blackbox_dev · Post by **blackbox_dev** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:54 pm

First of all, that book is great. Teaches you everything about electronics, then let's you learn microcontrollers, consoles, etc.

SPICE isn't really that useful for portables though. I mean, it's great for actual electronic design, but there's not really much you can use it for when building a portable.

nas-15 · Post by **nas-15** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:59 pm

ok. I was Just wondering. It is a pretty good book but its kind of confusing. Do you understand the section on the "Power On Reset"? because i don't get the concept, is he using 1 button for power and resetting?