An industrious developer named Robin Baumgarten has created a new game called Line Wobbler made using the Arduino platform and a doorstop together with an LED strip.
The game was created during a 48-hour game jam and offers users a hard-to-master dungeon crawl game powered by an Arduino Uno development board.
Inspiration and Development
The game was inspired by a YouTube video during which a cat interacts with a flexible doorstop. This simple yet captivating interaction sparked the idea for a unique game controller. Baumgarten utilized a spring, an accelerometer, and a rigid surface to create the Wobble controller. This tactile and surprisingly precise joystick features a unique ‘wobble’ action, where pulling it back and letting go causes it to oscillate back and forth rapidly. This wobble action is central to the gameplay experience.
Initially, Baumgarten experimented with a shoe-tree to create the controller. However, he later switched to door-stopper springs due to their ease of use and availability. The result is a game that combines simplicity with a challenging and engaging gameplay mechanic.
Gameplay and Mechanics
Line Wobbler is a dungeon crawler game that challenges players to navigate through various levels represented by an LED strip. The LED strip displays different colors and patterns to indicate obstacles, enemies, and the player’s progress. The Wobble controller allows players to move their character along the LED strip, with the wobble action used to interact with the game environment.
The game’s design emphasizes precision and timing, requiring players to master the unique control scheme to progress through increasingly difficult levels. The combination of the Arduino platform and the innovative controller creates a gaming experience that is both accessible and deeply engaging.
Watch the video below to learn more about the construction of the Arduino Line Wobbler game.
Using a spring, an accelerometer and a rigid surface, the Wobble controller is a tactile and surprisingly precise joystick with a unique ‘wobble’ action (pull it back and let go to make it oscillate back and forth rapidly). It is this wobble action that is core to the experience and the game we have created for it. Initially made out of a shoe-tree, I’m now using door-stopper springs, since they’re easier to use.
The Line Wobbler game has garnered attention for its innovative use of everyday materials and the Arduino platform. It serves as an excellent example of how creativity and technical skills can come together to produce something truly unique. The game has been showcased at various gaming and technology events, where it has received positive feedback for its originality and engaging gameplay.
If you found this project interesting, why not build your very own Arduino wind speed meter or anemometer to record the wind speed in your area? The Arduino platform offers endless possibilities for creative projects, and Line Wobbler is just one example of what can be achieved with a bit of ingenuity and technical know-how.
Source: Arduino
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