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Nodejs api for controller dream cheeky missile launcher that works on windows. For those who have the 4missile version with the builtin webcam, i found a link to its original software and can confirm that it installs and works without issue on windows 10 64bit. Requires intel pentium ii or amd athlon processor running at 2. This release has had some problems in testing i get an occasional. The main market for these items are typical office workers, and they are used for mass cubicle warfare.
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