Cat Alvord

Cat's Menagerie Skeleton Controller
Software
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Created for the Castle Dark Skeleton Project
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Allows a user to control all 3 skeleton characters using a USB joystick​
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Ambient Skeletons - Control each character individually​, while the other 2 characters gently make random head motions at random intervals
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Choose Skeleton - Seamlessly switch between characters using buttons on the top of the joystick​
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Visual Feedback - Helps you control the character without having to view the character itself
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Written in Python and uses the Pygame library
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Automatic Connection - to both the joystick and the SSC32u servo controller
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Maintenance Option - pulls up documentation.
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Dark Themed - because the user will most likely be in a low-light setting
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Smooths Servo Motion - for more natural movement and extends motor lifespan
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Also gives users the ability to move the joystick as quickly or frantically as they want without fear of damaging the motors
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Easy Arm Control - Select one of 5 pre-recorded arm movement options (with 14 total possible outcomes)​​
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The first four each have 2 variations that the program switches between​
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The last two options contain 5 pre-recorded motions each. The program randomly selects one of these five to play
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