From fed6762288919aa381f018742a1709e20a3da9d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Cole Landers <jclanders@pm.me>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:20:56 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] more readme changes

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 README.md | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-----------------------
 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f9a7b0f..dd040ad 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -67,12 +67,8 @@
 
 ![Chip8 Emulator Screen Shot][product-screenshot]
 
-Here's a blank template to get started. To avoid retyping too much info, do a search and replace with your text editor for the following: `github_username`, `repo_name`, `twitter_handle`, `linkedin_username`, `email_client`, `email`, `project_title`, `project_description`, `project_license`
-
 <p align="right">(<a href="#readme-top">back to top</a>)</p>
 
-
-
 ### Built With
 
 * [![Rust][Rust]][Rust-url]
@@ -82,43 +78,47 @@ Here's a blank template to get started. To avoid retyping too much info, do a se
 
 <p align="right">(<a href="#readme-top">back to top</a>)</p>
 
-
-
 <!-- GETTING STARTED -->
 ## Getting Started
 
-This is an example of how you may give instructions on setting up your project locally.
-To get a local copy up and running follow these simple example steps.
+You can find pre-built binaries for Windows/MacOS/Linux -> [releases](https://git.colelanders.dev/jlanders/chip8-em/releases)
+
+To run the code get a local copy up and running follow these simple example steps.
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
 This is an example of how to list things you need to use the software and how to install them.
-* npm
-  ```sh
+* rust - Follow the official install guide [here](https://rust-lang.org/tools/install/)
+  <!-- ```sh
   npm install npm@latest -g
-  ```
+  ``` -->
 
 ### Installation
 
-1. Get a free API Key at [https://example.com](https://example.com)
-2. Clone the repo
+1. Clone the repo
    ```sh
    git clone https://git.colelanders.dev/jlanders/chip8-em.git
    ```
-3. Install NPM packages
+2. Navigate to the repo directory
    ```sh
-   npm install
+   cd chip8-em
    ```
-4. Enter your API in `config.js`
-   ```js
-   const API_KEY = 'ENTER YOUR API';
-   ```
-5. Change git remote url to avoid accidental pushes to base project
+3. Build the project
    ```sh
-   git remote set-url origin github_username/repo_name
-   git remote -v # confirm the changes
+   cargo build
    ```
 
+### Running
+
+Choose the method that best fits your needs. If you just want to use the emulator, I recommend using the **Pre-built Binaries**.
+
+#### 🚀 Option 1: Pre-built Binaries (Fastest)
+**WIP**
+
+#### 🛠️ Option 2: Build Locally (From Source)
+**WIP**
+
+
 <p align="right">(<a href="#readme-top">back to top</a>)</p>
 
 
@@ -126,7 +126,8 @@ This is an example of how to list things you need to use the software and how to
 <!-- USAGE EXAMPLES -->
 ## Usage
 
-Use this space to show useful examples of how a project can be used. Additional screenshots, code examples and demos work well in this space. You may also link to more resources.
+**WIP**
+<!-- Use this space to show useful examples of how a project can be used. Additional screenshots, code examples and demos work well in this space. You may also link to more resources. -->
 
 <!-- _For more examples, please refer to the [Documentation](https://example.com)_ -->