I sketched a list of commands to implement and some ASCII symbols to use. For this project, I decided to use single-character codes instead of strings because they are more straightforward for the controller to recognize. For example, sending the controller "HELP" will move the puck to the "P," but if I send "?" it will respond with helpful instructions.
The acceleration style is the most important to me since I should be adding new types, so they all have a unique symbol. The character corresponds with the number row of a typing keyboard and pressing shift.
While parsing out the styles, I added a medium acceleration profile, which I can delete later if it becomes unimportant. The best-looking technique was to set the speed pseudo-randomly, which looks like a ghost struggling to move the puck. Another big improvement was using the "+" and "-" symbols to increment or decrement the speed limit.
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The acceleration style is the most important to me since I should be adding new types, so they all have a unique symbol. The character corresponds with the number row of a typing keyboard and pressing shift.
Cheat sheet for symbols and ASCII code
While parsing out the styles, I added a medium acceleration profile, which I can delete later if it becomes unimportant. The best-looking technique was to set the speed pseudo-randomly, which looks like a ghost struggling to move the puck. Another big improvement was using the "+" and "-" symbols to increment or decrement the speed limit.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2020-11-24
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