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An arduino-based "spinner" game controller for Arkanoid, Tempest, etc. (arkanoid arduino arcade) (github.com | ia)

10 points by CrLf 428 days ago | 5 comments

nickt 428 days ago
That’s pretty cool, I might have a go at that.
There’s also a mod for the Jaaaag for Tempest.
https://www.retrorgb.com/jaguartempest.html
- bmonkey325 427 days ago
  @nickt : you should submit this article, its a fascinating hack in its own right
- bmonkey325 428 days ago
  Some games you need a spinner knob. Tempest with a joystick or D-Pad is just hard, not fun. I have often contemplated what Asteroids or Star Castle might be like with a spinner knob.
  - CrLf 427 days ago
    In the case of Asteroids (never tried Star Castle) none of the emulators that I'm using allow using a spinner.
    - bmonkey325 427 days ago
      This was more a thought experiment of what the UX might be like if it was possible. I am not even sure it would give an advantage or even be practical. I am certain there is no code that translates spinner position to left/right rotation.