[APP]SensorMaze - a little game

[cgeboers]

I wrote this little program, called SensorMaze. It generates mazes and allows you to steer a little blue dot using the movement sensors in the HTC Diamond. It is based on the original SensorTest program and since it has been a while since I programmed for any PDA, it is a bit simple.

Usage:

Try to send the blue dot to the red dot by tilting your Diamond in the required directions.

Commands:
- New Maze: create a new maze in the same level
- Next Level: increase the complexity.

As mentioned, it is my first attempt, so there is still some work that needs to be done.

TODO:
- Implement timer, so you can compete against yourself
- remove the "Position" text and replace with timer output
- MessageBox instead of Dialog ?
- Replace the blue dot with a "ball" like structure
- Release the source code (after cleaning it a bit more)

Question:
When I try to use MessageBox from my code, the MessageBox fails to close and I can never get back to the Shell without a reset. Any one any idea what I could be doing wrong here ?

Changes ( 07-Aug-2008)

- Replaced the target with a cheese and the moving dot with a mouse icon.
- Added some text to show the current level.
- Initial level is lowered, so that kids could play it too.

Screenshots are provided in the attached .png files. I also added the sources, so that other people can see how you can use the acceleration meter

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After all it is thanks to his (and the many other developers) work and readiness to share it that I can write these programs. I (currently) still get enough satisfaction in writing these programs.

[keyz86]

just tested, awsome little game! keep working on this! perhaps add some vibration and sound feedback, maybe change the dots to somthing like a mouse and some cheese? if you changed it to a ball it may be too simaler to teeter?

Adam

[GeckoDev]

Originally Posted by cgeboers Question: When I try to use MessageBox from my code, the MessageBox fails to close and I can never get back to the Shell without a reset. Any one any idea what I could be doing wrong here ?

I haven't had any issues using C#.Net ... what are you writing in? The only thing I can think of is to make sure the MessageBox is shown from the same thread that created the form.

[Mike Wagstaff]

Really like the concept - gave it a play, and it works well! Looking forward to new and improved versions!

[swmenzies]

Great, Cheers dude

[horstborsch]

Some screens would be nice!

[cgeboers]

Thanks for the reviews. I will implement the changes, like the mouse and the cheese. I am currently working on an other "gadget" application, as soon as that one is finished I will take care of it.

As for the question about the MessageBox, I use C++ in this program and have a workaround, so I will let it at rest for the moment.

I will try to get some screendumps too later.

[hkpeople]

Originally Posted by cgeboers I wrote this little program, called SensorMaze. It generates mazes and allows you to steer a little blue dot using the movement sensors in the HTC Diamond. It is based on the original SensorTest program and since it has been a while since I programmed for any PDA, it is a bit simple. Usage: Try to send the blue dot to the red dot by tilting your Diamond in the required directions. Commands: - New Maze: create a new maze in the same level - Next Level: increase the complexity. As mentioned, it is my first attempt, so there is still some work that needs to be done. TODO: - Implement timer, so you can compete against yourself - remove the "Position" text and replace with timer output - MessageBox instead of Dialog ? - Replace the blue dot with a "ball" like structure - Release the source code (after cleaning it a bit more) Question: When I try to use MessageBox from my code, the MessageBox fails to close and I can never get back to the Shell without a reset. Any one any idea what I could be doing wrong here ? Changes ( 07-Aug-2008) - Replaced the target with a cheese and the moving dot with a mouse icon. - Added some text to show the current level. - Initial level is lowered, so that kids could play it too. Screenshots are provided in the attached .png files. I also added the sources, so that other people can see how you can use the acceleration meter

have other sensor game.

[taboka]

I love this little game. However I found that in challenging myself and advancing the game to higher levels, the little white mouse became rather difficult to see as he became smaller. Perhaps changing the colour f the mouse or the colour of the paths in the maze. Currently the mouse and the maze are the same colour. other than that the game is great.

[Black93300ZX]

Awesome program, but I feel like I'm epileptic now, the screen was constantly flickering during it, I think it's a compatibility issue with my Raphael.