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VAYU CONTROLLER
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VAYU WIRELESS MOTION CONTROLLER WITH BLOW ACTION FEATURE
In the past decades gaming developed almost independently from game controllers which, more or less, always stayed the same. Vayu is the cornerstone for new generation of game controllers and even we cant imagine its full potential, we provided five custom made games just to give a hint.
1 VAYU TECHNOLOGY
Vayu is a new, revolutionary game controller which requires minimal or no time for users to start controlling custom made games and electronic devices.
With 9 Axis movement sensor and blow power detection, gaming will never be the same.
Here are some main technical features which make it unique in the gaming world.
1.1 Blow Action:
Vayu is a wireless motion controller with breath strength detection and 9 Axis motion sensor. Breath strength is detected with condenser microphone, then passes through microphone amplifier IC – Maxim Integrated MAX9814, controlled by digital potentiometer which allows a perfect dynamic range. With our Blow Action algorithm, device allows detection and measurement from weak breath to strong blow.
1.2 Motion:
Vayu uses Bosh Senosrteck BNO050 Intelligent absolute orientation sensor. This sensor integrates measurement of acceleration – accelerometer, angular movement – gyroscope and Ecompass – magnetometer. The combination of 3 sensor gives extremely precise angle readings from Vayu controller provides three dimensions of movement Roll, Pitch, Yaw. Magnetometer can detect the relative angle of earth poles, which makes calibration of controller easier than ever.
1.3 Buttons:
Vayu has 2 touch – capacitive buttons and two mechanical buttons. Capacitive buttons provide digital value applied pressure readings (touch intensity).. One mechanical button is designed for basic options: discover mode, main menu and reset device after 20s. Other mechanical button has 5 million life cycles and its intended for general purpose gaming, with real feel for press action.
1.4 MCU and Communication:
Vayu is a WiFi device. It has on-board Espressif ESP32 system on a chip module, which is well known development platform for wireless communication. WiFi communication allows Vayu to have extremely low latency of sending movement data. Vayu supports communication via UDP protocol so you can connect and receive data for different Vayu devices at the same time. With an Arduino operation system this device can use one of the biggest programming community in the world. Vayu also has Bluetooth communication which can be used in specific needs.
1.5 Joystick drivers:
Vayu is provided with PC joystick driver. You can assign blow, pitch, roll, yaw and press action to the axis or button of your virtual Vayu joystick. You can use up to 16 Vayu virtual joysticks at the same time. Vayu firmware also supports Bluetooth gamepad emulation. This provides it with the ability to connect to any Bluetooth device as a gamepad.
1.6 Midi – Music:
Vayu can emulate Bluetooth Midi device. With Vayu movement and blow action you can play your melodies with any Midi capable Bluetooth device. You can also use our midi USB adapter and connect your Vayu with any desktop computer.
1.7 NFC (Near Field Communication):
Vayu has NFC – Near Field Communication capability. This allows easy connection with NFC mobile devices. Just one tap can establish WiFi or Bluetooth connection to mobile device.
1.8 Power Supply:
Vayu is provided with lithium-ion rechargeable battery. You can charge your Vayu with any USB charger. You can use Micro USB power cable or magnetic cable that we include with the device. Vayu has Texas Instruments BQ24279 smart charger IC, that allows fast charge, operation of device while charging and much more. Depending on battery model, a device can have up to 5 hours of continuous working time. Our power manager and sleep modes can significantly extend this time.
Vayu power consumption is 300mA without charging current. Vayu can detect the type of charging device and spend from 500 to 1500mA. This makes total maximal power consumption of 2A.
1.9 Accessories – extension connectivity:
Vayu has a special flexible connector (port) that allows other, specially designed accessories to be connected to main device. This port also provides power supply from Li-ion battery so future adapter can be passive and designed easier. With future accessories you can transform your Vayu to the motion weapon game pad, flute musical instrument or to have any other usage, limited only by imagination.
1.10 RGB Light:
Vayu is equipped with 4 RGB Light, used to signal the devices state. In development timeline RGB light will be combined with web camera to provide special player detection capabilities.
1.11 Open-source Hardware and Software:
Vayu hardware is completely open source platform, which includes hardware and software. Digital Logic Ltd. will provide all information, schematic and PCB data. We will also provide a git repository with firmwares and SDK. Right now we support Unreal Engine and in future, we will support Unity and other game makers.
1.12 Security:
Vayu hardware has Microchip ATECC608A Cryptographic co-processor with secure hardware-based key storage. This allows commercial game and hardware developers and hardware to bind their games to specific Vayu.
With this hardware you can support asymmetric sign, verify, key agreement, ECDSA, ECDH, SHA-256 & HMAC, AES-128 and more.
1.13 SDK (software development kit):
Digital Logic Ltd will continuously support Vayu hardware with various SDK. Our plan is to support cross platform libraries and tight support with game maker engines. Right now we have support for UDP communication with Unreal Engine Blueprints.
1.14 Drones:
Our idea is to support drones with WiFi connection. Right now we successfully connected to DJI Tello Drone with UDP connection. With this approach you can navigate drone directly from Vayu without any intermediate device. You can also use our Vayu Bluetooth emulation of gamepad, connect to your mobile device, use the original software and still navigate with Vayu. More drone models will be supported in our SDK.
1.15 Maintenance:
Important part of Vayu usage is its maintenance. The mouthpiece needs to be cleaned/washed after use. There is a special RGB light to remind user to put mouthpiece in disinfectant, so it can be cleaned from microorganisms. This makes it important for users not to share plastic mouthpiece and have one of their own.
1.16 Dimension and weight:
Size: 220 x 23 x 23 [mm] (8.7 x 0.9 x 0.9 [in])
Weight: 90g
* Vayu is in a prototype phase, so all data provided is subject of possible changes.
2 VAYU GAMES
Vayu controller is provided with 5 custom made games, created to expose it’s true potential. Also there is a line-up of new games which will be developed in future to change the world of gaming.
2.1 CUSTOM MADE VAYU GAMES
2.1.1 Blowdart
No aim – no game
The game was designed specifically for the Vayu Controller, inspired by blowguns of the tribes of South-east Asia, South and Central America.
In a beautiful, realistic natural environment, players can shoot arrows at targets independently or in a multiplayer environment, simply by aiming and firing arrows with Vayu.
All you need to do with the fully wireless controller is position the aim and blow out arrows, whose trajectory, among other things, will depend on the strength and duration of the blow.
2.1.2 Hoverball
return to childhood
Inspired by a popular toy, this game requires players to keep the ball in the air as long as possible, all they need to do is position the Vayu controller correctly and use constant blowing with adequate strength.
A toy-store makes for the ideal scenery for this kind of game, and also provides toys which can make gameplay more interesting, interfering with keeping the ball in air.
For young people this game guarantees a lot of fun, and for a slightly older – a chance to return to innocent times when toys developed imagination and skills!
2.1.3 Ginst
right move for your ears
Learning to play music can be fun, inspiring, time consuming, but one thing is certain – it’s never easy. It is necessary to choose the appropriate instrument, to spend money and time for music classes and to ensure patience for everything ahead. Not anymore.
Thanks to the intuitive interface, Ginst allows you to easily master the basics of playing, the easiest way – just enjoy the game.
Whether you are a beginner who only ever listened and watched others play an instrument or a professional looking for a new musical challenge, Ginst is the right choice for you.
Whether you use the Android version where your Android phone becomes a musical instrument, or a version designed for personal computers where music magic begins with the Vayu controller, this is your chance to turn your movements into music.
2.1.4 Drone
don’t try it, fly it
In the expansion of various types of drones, the problem always remains the same: non-intuitive controllers that require a lot of time to master, which often leads to destroyed drones due to inevitable falls.
What if there is a controller that anyone could use without special training and whose controls are easy and intuitive? What if the training can be done within the game simulation and the same controller can be used to control a real drone?
Yes, there is such a controller. You guessed it, it’s Vayu, and the simulation game is Galactic Drone. This game is set in an urban surrounding, with the alien drone trying to steal all that it can lift with the tractor beam. Lots and lots of fun!
2.1.5 Firekrafter
One blow and you’re on fire!
The use of tools and mastering the skill of making fire are the first major steps in the technological advancement of the human race. Years and decades pass, and the advancement of gaming controllers awaits its big breakthrough. Not anymore!
To showcase the part of the Vayu controller options, we created the Firekrafter game, which allows players to mimic a roll movement in order to achieve wood heating up to a glow, and to start the flame with blow, feeling all the excitement of real fire crafting.
With the correct pace of rotation of the controller and the proper intensity of blowing, the flame will start right in front of your eyes. One blow and you’re on fire!
2.2 VAYU GAMES IN ROAD MAP
2.2.1 Blow, blow, blow your boat
in short starboard and port
Nautical game designed for sail boat enthusiast. You are in the role of one of the mythological gods of wind and you can blow wind into sails of sailing boat. Game can be played in single or multi player mode when you can race with your friends.
Blow action: control wind intensity
Move stick action: Control wind direction
2.2.2 Dragon breath
heat it up
In the Gothic medieval scenery your Vayu controller becomes tool to control full grown dragon flying above towns and nature scenery, trying to destroy all and avoid arrows shoot from the ground.
Other option puts you in the role of town defender or lonely dragon slayer trying to shoot down dragon with arrow or catapult.
Dragon blow action: control dragons fire blowing
Move stick action: Control the dragons speed and direction
Dragon Slayer Blow action: Fire the arrow or catapult projectile
Dragon Slayer Move stick action: Control the bow or catapult
2.2.3 Choired
no brake for fake
You are bandmaster. You have your own choir. Your ensemble is made of frogs.
No, that’s not a joke, it’s the scenario for one of the future Vayu game. Your frogs are singing the melody and one or more are singing out of tune or off-key. When you place screen marker on suspicious performer it will be heard louder then others, and then you can blow fly in it’s mouth – frogger will swallow it and continue singing in tune.
Vayu Maestro, it’s your turn to make the frogs sing.
Blow action: Blow the fly to frog singing off-key
Move stick action: Aim the frog singing off-key
2.2.4 Glass artist
blow art
It’s not a trade, it’s an art.
Glassblowing is one of the most demanding manual production process created in 1st century BC. It starts with inflating of the molten glass with blowpipe which in our case will be Vayu into a bubble which can be modelled with rotation of blowpipe.
This game would demand high precision and skill level from players and result will be perfectly modelled glassware.
Blow action: Blow the glass bubble, depending on
blow strength you can control size and shape of the bubble.
Move stick action: Shape the glass bubble to desired object
2.2.5 Bubble blow
simply fun
Is there a more obvious way to use Vayu controller then using it to blow balloons? Guess not.
In this concept game player can blow soap or rubber balloons. Depending of intensity and frequency of blow action balloon will grow up to a point the key i pressed and, depending of the balloon size player will get more or less points. Where is the challenge in that? For one, blowing the balloon too much can make it blow up and player looses points. Also, multiplayer mode can make all day competition with friends.
Blow action: Blow the balloon
2.2.6 Kite runner
blown with the wind
Vayu made possible to transfer one of our favourite childhood games into video game. Are we selfish and fulfilling childhood dreams? Yes!
This custom made game puts the player in the, what else, kite runner role. Kite will be launched and kept in the air with blow action which determines wind speed, moving controller sideways will set kites position and wind and unwind moves will expand or shorten the rope, setting the kites height.
Rainy or snowy days will never be the obstacle to let you kite touch the sky, with Vayu you can do it from comfort of your home.
Blow action: Control the wind intensity
Move action: Control the kite
Roll action: wind up or unwind the kite rope
2.2.7 Blasteroid
make space in space
Blasteroid employs the 9 axis controls of the Vayu controller in a competitive multiplayer setting where spaceships are matched against each other in merciless combat. The battle is waged in space, in the loose atmosphere of a wandering asteroid. Test your skills and reflexes against other players. Destroy each other’s spaceships with lasers, rockets, plasma guns and more lasers.
Blow action: Fire
Move action: Control the spaceship
2.2.8 Blowdart Battle Royale
big darty game
Playing single player games can be fun, but real kick comes with the multi-player. Vayu games are designed to demonstrate full potential of our revolutionary controller and BlowDart Battle Royale mode is the employing most of the new exiting gaming multiplayer features. You can control your character through predefined or custom made levels with intuitive movement control, of course, blow action will initiate shots.
Get into battle PVP arena with your friends: make them sore and pump your score.
Blow action: Fire
Move action: Control the player
GOOD NEWS FOR GAME DEVELOPERS
Vayu uses well known Espressif and Arduino platform so developers can use our firmware to create compatible games with free Unreal Engine 4 blueprints or write own firmware and let the imagination go wild.
In future timeline Unity and other game engines will also be supported.
There are no limit with this open source wireless controller, and if you are developer interested in Vayu please contact us.
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At the moment, Vayu is in prototype stage and about to be released to Indiegogo crowdfunding.
If you are fond of this revolutionary gaming concept please visit our campaign and support it at Indiegogo.
Official website
https://www.vayu-gaming.com/
Don’t miss the lower prices on Indiegogo campaign in March !
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vayu-wireless-game-controller/coming_soon/