Tag

#hardware

18 words tagged “hardware”

wheelbase
noun

The distance between the two trucks' mounting holes.

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hanger
noun

The main triangular truck body that holds the axle.

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trucks
noun

The metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels and let you turn.

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console verified
adjective

When a TAS proves it runs on real console hardware, not just an emulator.

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slowdown
noun

Frame-rate drop when the screen's too packed — and shmup players love it.

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tight trucks
noun

Trucks set stiff for stability but less turn.

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rails
noun

The long side edges of the deck.

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nose
noun

The front, upturned end of the deck.

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baseplate
noun

The flat truck part bolted to the deck.

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marquee
noun

The lit-up artwork sign crowning an arcade cabinet.

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wheel bite
noun

When a wheel rubs the deck in a sharp turn and stops you dead.

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grip tape
noun

The sandpaper-like sheet on top of the deck for traction.

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kingpin
noun

The big central bolt that holds a truck together.

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tail
noun

The back, upturned end you pop for ollies.

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concave
noun

The side-to-side curve of the deck under your feet.

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TASBot
noun

A robot that feeds recorded TAS inputs into a real console.

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bushings
noun

The rubbery rings in the trucks that control turning.

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loose trucks
noun

Trucks set to turn easily for deep carving.

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