Project Overview
The vision for Flash Dash was to transform a communal space with an engaging, physical, and plug-and-play gaming experience. Developed as a personal project with Andrii (@and_lsk), the goal was to create a game that is immediately intuitive—a simple game of 1D ping-pong—but with enough depth through dynamic speed and audio feedback to encourage friendly competition and social interaction. It serves as an ambient, interactive art piece for the classroom at HfK Bremen.
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Video Demo
Tech Stack
- ESP32
- C++
- WS2813B LEDs
- Custom Electronics
- 3D Printing
Key Features
- Complete Gameplay Loop: A complete and playable 1D ping-pong game is implemented on the 15-meter LED strip.
- Dynamic Difficulty: The 'ball' of light dynamically changes speed during play, increasing the challenge and excitement.
- Custom Display: A self-built LED matrix display shows the score, game status, and other visual feedback.
- Spatial Audio: The game features spatial audio, providing auditory cues that correspond to the ball's position and in-game events.
- Custom Hardware & Installation: The entire system is a permanent, plug-and-play installation with custom-fabricated wooden button stands and 3D-printed enclosures.