Someone made a desktop-friendly version of the popular punching bag arcade game
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If you enjoy those punching bag games down at the arcades, we’ve found a DIY project that will fit your needs, but at a desktop-friendly size. The user Guillaume Loquin on YouTube showcased their creation in a video of a fully functioning arcade game at a scale suitable for a one-finger flick, more than a full fist. The perfect office desk toy?
The Flick-Out game utilizes an Arduino IDE 2.x to control its components, which include a display with custom GIFs, an audio player, and a force sensor to determine the score. Utilizing a battery, the entire system is integrated into one, featuring a well-designed 3D-printed model of the game.
Flick-Out features a convenient button at the front that drops the ball, initiating the scoring system. Once you flick the ball, the force-sensitive resistor passes the readings to be calculated and displays them by increasing from zero. It also keeps track of the high score, so you can monitor your progress and see if you’re improving your scores.
It also features NeoPixel lighting effects that illuminate the game, creating additional effects to make it more fun and immersive, much like in arcades. With audio controls, battery, and high score, the integrated unit is a fun project to consider.
Flick-Out desktop game score, Source Guillaume Loquin, YouTube
Flick-Out desktop game punch bag, Source Guillaume Loquin, YouTube
What you need to create Flick-Out
On the creator’s GitHub page, you can find everything you need to recreate Flick-Out for yourself. It does require a bit of skill to put it together and code the board, but it seems like a worthy project. You will also want to source 3D-printed parts, either doing so yourself or having them printed elsewhere, to house all the components.
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There is also a handy list of troubleshooting steps, in case it doesn’t seem to be working as it should, even if you have followed all the steps outlined. Below, you can find the necessary materials for this project and the game’s specifications.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| LilyGO T-Display S3 | ESP32-S3 development board with integrated display |
| DFPlayer Mini | MP3 module for audio playback |
| Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) | Punch detection sensor |
| NeoPixel Stick | 8 LEDs for visual effects |
| MicroSD Card | Storage for audio files (32GB max) |
| LiPo Battery | Power source with JST PH 1mm connector (JST plug included with T-Display S3) |
| 3D Printed parts | The game comes with an enclosure that can all be printed to house it. |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 170×320 pixel ST7789 TFT |
| Scoring Range | 0-999 points |
| FSR Input Range | 0-4095 (12-bit ADC) |
| Audio Formats | MP3 |
| Storage | LittleFS (Flash) + SD Card |
| Power | 3.7V LiPo battery |
Flick-Out video showcase
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