GAME BALL

GAME BALL has game functions and can control lights, making it a part of home decoration. This versatility makes the GAME BALL an efficient device in any room while also adding a stylish and modern touch to the home. Whether in the living room, bedroom, or kitchen, GAME BALL can be a good decoration, making the whole room more comfortable and warm.

Martial

• Arduino ESP8266
• Breadboard
• Ultra Sonic sensor
• Button
• DC motor
• WS2812
• Servo motor

Google doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O3jdkraO0rVTgM0tWL5ALO6hiw3Qn6Y_kGhfGyKp6Cc/edit?usp=sharing

Instructables 

https://www.instructables.com/preview/ETASSVLLP8CJB1P/

WIP

Attempt 1：

Main Loop:
Continuously check the state of the button.
If the button is pressed:
Rotate the servo motor to 90 degrees.
Measure the distance using the ultrasonic sensor.
Output the distance to the Serial monitor.
If the distance is less than 20 cm:
Activate the DC motor.
Illuminate the NeoPixel LED strip with a yellow color.
If the distance is greater than or equal to 20 cm:
Deactivate the DC motor.
Turn off the NeoPixel LED strip
Distance Measurement Function:
Implement the measure distance function to measure the distance using the ultrasonic sensor.
This code creates an interactive system where pressing a button initiates actions based on the measured distance using an ultrasonic sensor. The servo motor controls physical movement, the DC motor reacts to proximity, and the NeoPixel LED strip provides visual feedback.

Q： DC motor not working

Attempt 2：

I try to control the movement of two servos (servo motors) using two buttons, while also detecting distance through an ultrasonic sensor and controlling the state of a NeoPixel LED strip. Here’s a textual description of the code:

Import the Servo and Adafruit_NeoPixel libraries and define various pins and constants.

Set up two Servo objects (and) and one Adafruit_NeoPixel object (strip).

In the setup function, initialize the program by setting the modes for the button, ultrasonic sensor, and NeoPixel pins, as well as initializing the Servo and NeoPixel objects.

In the loop function, first check the state of the buttons.

If a button is pressed, rotate servoButton to 45 degrees, delay for 500 milliseconds, and then return it to the original position.

Simultaneously, use a loop to rotate the servoUltrasonic from 90 degrees to 180 degrees and then back from 180 degrees to 90 degrees, finally returning it to the 90-degree position.

Measure the distance with the ultrasonic sensor; if the distance is less than 20 centimeters, illuminate the NeoPixel LED strip. Additionally, use a loop to rotate the servoUltrasonic from 0 degrees to 180 degrees and then back from 180 degrees to 0 degrees, finally returning it to the 90-degree position.

If the distance is not less than 20 centimeters, turn off the NeoPixel LED strip and return servoUltrasonic to the 90-degree position.After each loop, wait for 1 second before starting the next iteration.

Q； Connecting two servo motor buttons at the same time cannot make one of them work.

Attempt 3：

1. Main Loop:
   • In the loop() function, handles the logic for the button and ultrasonic sensor by calling buttonLoop() and ultrasonicLoop().
2. Button Operation:
   • In the buttonLoop() function, checks the button state. If the button is pressed, it sets the servo angle for the button to 45 degrees.
3. Ultrasonic Operation:
   • In the ultrasonicLoop() function, uses the measureDistance() function to obtain the ultrasonic sensor’s distance reading.
   • Based on the distance, controls the color of the Neopixel LED strip. If the distance is less than 20cm, the LED strip is set to yellow.
   • Simultaneously, sweeps the ultrasonic sensor by moving its servo to create a scanning motion.
   • When the distance is greater than or equal to 20cm, the LED strip turns off, and the ultrasonic sensor’s servo returns to the initial position.
4. Ultrasonic Ranging:
   • The measureDistance() function triggers the ultrasonic sensor, measures the duration of the echo pulse, and converts it to a distance value, implementing ultrasonic ranging.

Q； Connecting two servo motor buttons at the same time cannot make one of them work.

Concept 1: Doggie

An ultrasonic sensor will record the activities and upload them to your phone.

If the user interacts less than 10 times, they will receive a warning message.

Concept 2: Desk game

Use the phone to control the soccer ball.

Concept 3: Kick this button

Record the laptop or the phone’s click times and send them to Ax. Ax will “kill” the control button.

11.14 Process

Javascript game combine with physical game

Create a mobile game:

1. Choose a Game Development Platform:
   • Select a game development platform that suits your skill level and requirements. For example, Unity is a popular and powerful game development engine that supports cross-platform development.
2. Learn Game Development Basics:
   • Acquire knowledge about basic concepts such as game design, scene creation, and character control.
3. Create Game Scene:
   • Utilize game development tools to create a simple game scene and implement functionalities for controlling the character.
4. Design User Interface (UI):
   • Add a virtual joystick, buttons, or other UI elements for control, which will be used for communication with the ESP8266.
5. Write Game Logic:
   • Develop game logic, including the part that involves communication with the ESP8266. Here, you’ll need to define control commands and their corresponding actions.
6. Export the Game:
   • Export the game as an application suitable for your target platform (iOS, Android, etc.).

ESP8266 Communication:

1. Connect ESP8266 to WiFi network:
   • Use the WiFi library of ESP8266 to connect it to a WiFi network. You will need to provide the WiFi SSID and password.
2. Create WebSocket Server:
   • Utilize the WebSocket library of ESP8266 to create a WebSocket server that listens for control signals from the mobile game.
3. Write Code to Handle Control Signals:
   • Write code on ESP8266 to handle control signals received from the WebSocket. These signals will instruct the ESP8266 on how to move servos or perform other actions.
4. Communicate with Mobile Game:
   • In the mobile game, use a WebSocket library or other network libraries to send control signals to the WebSocket server on ESP8266.
5. Test:
   • Test the entire system, ensuring that control commands from the mobile game are correctly sent to ESP8266, and ESP8266 can accurately interpret and execute the corresponding actions.
6. Debug and Optimize:
   • If there are any delays or communication issues, debug and perform necessary optimizations.

JavaScript

ESP8266 code

const char *ssid = “WiFiSSID”;
const char *password = “WiFiPassword”;
const int webSocketPort = 81;
const int buttonPin = 2;
const int servoPin = 5;

Servo myServo;
WebSocketsServer webSocketServer = WebSocketsServer(webSocketPort);

void handleWebSocketMessage(uint8_t num, uint8_t *data, size_t length) {
if (length > 0) {
int angle = data[0];
myServo.write(angle);
}
}

void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);

pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT);
myServo.attach(servoPin);

WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
delay(1000);
Serial.println(“Connecting to WiFi…”);
}
Serial.println(“Connected to WiFi”);

webSocketServer.begin();
webSocketServer.onEvent(handleWebSocketMessage);
}

void loop() {
webSocketServer.loop();

if (digitalRead(buttonPin) == HIGH) {
myServo.write(90);
delay(1000);
} else {
myServo.write(0);
}
}

My brand is Madmad, and our primary mission is to assist individuals in relieving stress.

Madmad offers a unique stress-relief toy, which is divided into three parts: the head wires, the body, and the backhand.

The toy is designed to house a ball within it, containing both a pressure sensor and cotton material. When the ball is pushed, it triggers changes in the LED lights on the head wires.

The head wires incorporate LEDs and distance sensors. As you approach the toy, the LED lights will flash, providing an engaging and interactive experience.