eKids Genie Lamp Speaker Gold
The big idea is to modified this toy lamp toy into an alternative controller. There are four hexagon shaped LED covers on each side of the lamp. After a quick autopsy, these covers can be easily turned into touch buttons which are perfect for simulating the back and forth lamp rubbing actions. I will be using M5 Stack + MPR121(Touch Sensor Grove Platform Evaluation Expansion Board) + our HID Input Framework for xR to prototype this experience.
In order to be tracked in VR, I have to find a way to mount the touch controller on the lamp as well. After some rapid prototypes, I decided to mount the touch controller on top and M5 Stack on the bottom of the lamp. I also imagine the HTC VIVE tracker will be a great option for its compact form factor, but I try to keep the controller wireless.
lo-fi Demo video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeZ-mPiMIuT/
I am working on the gameplay for the directional rubbing mechanic which allows the player to blow out (rub outward), suck in game objects (rub inward), or casting/summoning (rub back-and-forth).