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Using Alternative Controllers to control a racing game.

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Controlling a racing game using a micro-controller and bunch of sensors.

-Our alternative controllers' project is an alternate way of playing racing video games.

-We have managed to make a steering wheel and a shifter by 3-D printing components and putting them all together, resulting in a steering wheel which required a lot of calibration to finally make it work using a rotary encoder.

-Apart from the steering wheel, we have also included a gear shifter made out of an arcade joystick which behaves like an H-Shifter to make the driving experience more indulging and more life-like.

-For the acceleration, we have 3-D printed components to simulate a pedal for the car's acceleration amalgamated with a button and a spring.

-For the housing of the gear shifter, we have incised wooden pieces so as to form a gear box which accommodates our gear shifter, electric connections and an Arduino nano.

-For the braking of the vehicle, we have gone up a notch by using a sound sensor which requires you to either shout blatantly or blow into the sound sensor in order for the car to apply brakes.

-Putting all these components together, we have designed a racing simulator!

pedals.zip

3-D print files of pedals

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steeringwheelholder.zip

CAD designed steering wheel holder laser cut files

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sketch_nov21a.ino

Code of Arduino micro to make all of the components as required.

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steering wheel.jpg

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Steering Wheel Files.zip

3-D print files for the steering wheel.

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  • 1 × Arduino micro
  • 1 × Sound Sensor
  • 1 × Rotary Encoder
  • 3 × Buttons
  • 1 × Breadboard Electronic Components / Misc. Electronic Components

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  • 1
    Connect rotatory encoder to arduino micro.

    Connect the pins of rotatory encoder to the given below digital pin input of the arduino.

    CLK = 3

    DT = 4

    SW = 2

    Positive to 5v 

    Ground to gnd

  • 2
    Connect sound sensor to arduino micro.

    Connect the pins of sound sensor to the given below analog pin input of the arduino.

    SENSOR_PIN A0 to analog pin 0 (A0).

    Positive to 5v

    Ground to gnd

  • 3
    Attach the steering wheel to the steering base.

    Use the big gear ratio to match the low gear ratio and put the rotatory encoder in the low gear ratio.

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Ruby McManis wrote 04/15/2024 at 15:24 point

Exploring alternative controllers adds a thrilling dimension to racing games, transforming the experience from mundane button presses to immersive simulations. Whether it's steering with a wheel, navigating with motion sensors, or even using voice commands, these methods inject excitement and challenge into gameplay. For those seeking a fresh perspective on racing, trying out different controllers can elevate the enjoyment and make games like Traffic Rider Alternatives even more engaging.

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mitchel wrote 03/02/2024 at 17:21 point

We've created a steering wheel, gear shifter, and accelerator pedal using 3D-printed components.
The gear shifter simulates an H-Shifter for a more immersive experience.
Braking is activated by shouting or blowing into a sound sensor.
All components are integrated into a racing simulator setup. 

Check it out Traffic Rider

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David Turner wrote 12/09/2023 at 17:11 point

To be honest, this controller was probably popular in 2011. Now they are rarely sold even in stores. I have already outgrown these games, I have developed an interest in something else. I recently learned about sites like bovada and used bovada casino sister sites for this. Now I'm studying it enthusiastically. All my friends are sitting there and have been calling me to join them for a long time.

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