Mouse Pong: play a game from mouse's firmware with persistence of vision cursor
The "pov_pong_mouse" project transforms a standard mouse into a Pong game controller using firmware, requiring a Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 board and setup through the Arduino IDE.
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The "pov_pong_mouse" project is a unique implementation of a Pong game that operates within a mouse's firmware. The game is activated and deactivated by clicking the scroll wheel, while the mouse retains its standard functionality. The score is indicated by the cursor's position between two paddles, with proximity to a paddle reflecting the player's score. The project requires a Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 development board, which serves as a custom USB device and host. The USB connection from a low-cost HP mouse is modified to connect to the XIAO's USB port, enabling it to intercept and control mouse movements. The firmware emulates an absolute positioning mouse, allowing it to send precise cursor positions, creating the illusion of simultaneous cursor locations. To set up the project, users need to gather the necessary hardware, configure the Arduino IDE, install specific libraries, and ensure proper USB pin connections. The project exemplifies an innovative fusion of hardware and software, transforming a standard mouse into an interactive gaming device.
- The project allows a mouse to play a Pong game using its firmware.
- It requires a Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 development board for operation.
- The game is controlled via the mouse's scroll wheel and cursor movements.
- Setup involves configuring the Arduino IDE and installing necessary libraries.
- The project showcases creative hardware-software integration.
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8 commentsStill nifty though.
The advertising about it is bad tho, it doesn't suggest that you have a specially crafted mouse for it, it suggests otherwise.
Can it run and render Doom?
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