Idea 066 - Tilt Pacman

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One Line Pitch

Use a accelerometer to control pacman on a LED Matrix

Description

Make a 1 pixel version of Pac-Man on a RGB LED Matrix similar to this project 1-Pixel Pac-Man from HACKADAY. Instead of a joystick use a accelerometer where the user controls Pac-Man by tilting the LED Matrix panel in the direction that they want Pac-Man to go.

Information about Pac-Man’s Ghost AI

The first level should be the same as the original Pac-Man game. After that the maze and the ghosts should be randomized between a bunch of different AI schemes.

The same panel could be used for the BIG LED Sand Toy – Raspberry Pi RGB LED Matrix as well. Same equipment and sensors are used.

Other games that would work are

• Snake: Use the accelerometer to control the direction of a snake as it moves around the LED matrix, trying to avoid obstacles and collect food.
• Space Invaders: Use the accelerometer to move a spaceship left and right as it tries to shoot down alien ships descending from the top of the LED matrix.
• Pong: Use the accelerometer to move a paddle up and down as it tries to hit a ball back and forth between two players.
• Flappy Bird: Use the accelerometer to control the height of a bird as it flies through a series of obstacles

Prior art

• 1-Pixel Pac-Man from HACKADAY.
• BIG LED Sand Toy – Raspberry Pi RGB LED Matrix build guide

Market

Retro gaming enthusiasts, hobbyists, and tech-savvy individuals interested in unique DIY projects.