This project repurposes an old Adventure Force toy gun to function as a controller for playing Overwatch, specifically for the character Cassidy. The project involves hardware modification using an Arduino Nano and software implementation via Arduino and Python scripts.
- Adventure Force Sentry X2 (controller case)
- Arduino Nano (handles input processing)
- MPU6050 IMU (controls mouse movement based on where the user points)
- Joystick Module (controls player movement and ultimate ability)
- Buttons (handles the rest of Cassidy's abilities)
- Arduino Script: Reads input from the modified Nerf controller and prints relevant keyboard/mouse values to serial.
- Python Script: Reads serial data from the Arduino, interprets input values, and emulates keyboard/mouse actions to control Cassidy in Overwatch.
- Upload the provided Arduino script to the Arduino Nano using the Arduino IDE.
- Ensure correct baud rate and serial communication settings.
Install required Python libraries:
pip install pyserial- Connect the Arduino to the PC via USB (make sure the controller is held still for one second for IMU calibration).
- Make sure to update the name of the USB port in
controller.py. - Run the Python script to start reading inputs and emulating controls.
python controller.py- The Arduino Nano cannot function as an HID device, requiring serial communication with the Python script.
- Some latency may be present depending on serial communication and script execution speed.