Manik Sheokand
-Our alternative controllers' project is an alternate way of playing racing video games.
-We have managed to make a steering wheel and a shifter by 3-D printing components and putting them all together, resulting in a steering wheel which required a lot of calibration to finally make it work using a rotary encoder.
-Apart from the steering wheel, we have also included a gear shifter made out of an arcade joystick which behaves like an H-Shifter to make the driving experience more indulging and more life-like.
-For the acceleration, we have 3-D printed components to simulate a pedal for the car's acceleration amalgamated with a button and a spring.
-For the housing of the gear shifter, we have incised wooden pieces so as to form a gear box which accommodates our gear shifter, electric connections and an Arduino nano.
-For the braking of the vehicle, we have gone up a notch by using a sound sensor which requires you to either shout blatantly or blow into the sound sensor in order for the car to apply brakes.
-Putting all these components together, we have designed a racing simulator!
Micahel Guerero
JanThar
Exploring alternative controllers adds a thrilling dimension to racing games, transforming the experience from mundane button presses to immersive simulations. Whether it's steering with a wheel, navigating with motion sensors, or even using voice commands, these methods inject excitement and challenge into gameplay. For those seeking a fresh perspective on racing, trying out different controllers can elevate the enjoyment and make games like Traffic Rider Alternatives even more engaging.