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Note: This project was developed as part of the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering course ENGR 1716 The Art of Making: An Introduction to Hands-On System Design and Engineering.
Are you bored with traditional video games? Do you want to get some exercise while you are stuck inside? Try Punch Man! Punch Man is a user-configurable, tactile, and safe way to add a whole new dynamic to your typical video gaming experience.
Punch Man
Punch Man
Punch Man is a way for anyone who enjoys video games to add an extra, more tactile feel to their gaming experience. Punch man uses foam blocks that the user punches in order to control the game character. The design is user configurable so that the user can choose the location and height of each block to best fit their playstyle. Punch man features 4 different "keys" that can be configured to 4 different inputs. For your average game the arrow keys work perfectly fine and let the user play a large variety of games. Punch Man is a great way to get more immersed in your video games. It provides a tactile feeling when the user plays and it also keeps the user moving and gets them active. The best part? Anyone can set this up anywhere in their house!
How it Works!
How it Works!
Punch Man's main input is from 4 foam blocks. These blocks are labeled with colored cardstock labels and connected to the Makey Makey board via conductive paint and wires. The user wears a "grounding ring" which connects them to the Makey Makey board as well. When the user touches one of the foam blocks, they complete the circuit, triggering the signal which activates the corresponding control. Hit the up arrow foam block? Your computer acts as if you hit the up arrow in your keyboard!
System Diagram
System Diagram
As you can see in the diagram below, when whoever is wearing the grounding ring touches one of the buttons, the circuit will be completed. (The arrows represent the wires connecting each piece to the Makey Makey board)
PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST
-Makey Makey
-Foam
-Conductive Paint
-Colored Cardstock
-Jumper Cable Wires
THE TEAM
THE TEAM
Em Finelli
Joseph Genova
Chloe Lam
Emily Walkenhorst
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