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The proper way to write a device driver for the missile launcher would hence be to leverage this api and ignore any kernel specifics. Dec 21, 20 this post covers a few setups to experiment with if you have a dreamcheeky usb missile launcher and a raspberry pi. Controlling my usb missile launcher using my ipod touch. Long story short, i upgraded my pc and went to try to install the launcher again and their website gives a aws.
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