Geometry Dasher

Jake Chinchar, Felipe Correa, Sarah Ginck, Anthony Paladino

What is Geometry Dasher?

Geometry Dasher is an interactive game set up to allow users to play Geometry Dash in real life! As the game runs, the user jumps up which corresponds to a jump on the computer. This prototype offers a more physically active source of entertainment for children while catering to their interest in video games. It solves the issue of children spending too much time on video games and not enough time doing physical activity.

System Description

Users strap their foot onto a foam core shoe with elastic straps. Included on the front of the shoe is a small PVC pipe covered with an inside layer of aluminum foil. This frontal piece is connected to a tall PVC pipe supported by a PVC pipe base and duct tape.

The pipe is wrapped with aluminum foil starting at around two inches above the base, with masking tape and the pipe itself acting as an insulating layer at the bottom of the pole.

The foil around the pole is connected to ground on a Makey Makey board via alligator clips. The aluminum foil on the inside of the small PVC is connected to the space bar input on the Makey Makey board via alligator clips as well.

When the user jumps, the inner foil from the shoe PVC contacts the foil of the pole, and the circuit is completed. With the circuit complete, the character in the game jumps.

Parts Used

PVC Pipe (x3)

Aluminum Foil
Foam Core
Masking Tape
Makey Makey Board
Duct Tape
Elastic Straps (x2)
Velcro
Large Foam Pad
USB Cable
Alligator Clips (x6)

Future Direction

If we were to work on this project further, there are a few improvements we would focus on. We would reinforce the shoe base to endure continuous jumping, as well as make it more inclusive for other foot sizes. Currently, the shoe base only fits a few sizes, which limits who can play.

We would also like to make the PVC pipe base more adaptive, with stronger adhesive than duct tape. This would also make the prototype more movable and stable.

Lastly, we would adjust the conducting surface to be smoother, as there is currently a lot of friction from the aluminum foil. Fixing this issue would allow smoother jumping for the user.

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