After using it to run off-the-shelf macros for a while, I decided to have a bit of fun with my Macropad. I decided to recreate the classic Merlin electronic game. I see now that a few others have done similar games like Lights Out.
Merlin has a number of games - you can see the manual here. I programmed in the following:
Mastermind - guess a number that is X digits long
Echo - repeat in a sequence of X length that Merlin plays for you and get scored
Simon - repeat a sequence that Merlin plays for you, adding length until you make a mistake. Not in the original Merlin.
Music Maker - a crude sequencer
Magic Square - try to make a square by pressing buttons that affect the lights around it
I tried to set up a framework that allowed other games to easily be dropped in. I also had to tweak the interface a bit because the Macropad has 12 buttons and the Merlin had 15 - some of which were only used for Blackjack. I haven't programmed Blackjack yet and I probably won't bother with TicTacToe because it's just a bunch of if-then statements so it's boring.
The case was 3D printed, it's the first attempt. I'd like to add a battery and do something with the lower section which looks rather blank - in the original, it had four buttons. I'm trying to think of the best way to manage a battery while still being able to plug in with the USB.
Code can be found here: https://github.com/keithtanner037/merlin
Crude video of how it works (I forgot Mastermind and made a few factual errors!) here: https://youtu.be/l0W8CngnKgk
Merlin with the Macropad (adabox 19)
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- Apocalyptos
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Merlin with the Macropad (adabox 19)
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Re: Merlin with the Macropad (adabox 19)
this is SO COOL! I can't wait to check it out. That Merlin case is fantastic.
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Re: Merlin with the Macropad (adabox 19)
I can do more videos if anyone wants to see something in particular, although I suppose you could just load in the files :)
Keycaps are Dolch from PimpMyKeyboard.
I've uploaded the case to Thingiverse.
Keycaps are Dolch from PimpMyKeyboard.
I've uploaded the case to Thingiverse.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.