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Dragstrip!!!

Analog Racing Simulator

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - BRANDING - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - storyboarding - PROTOTYPING

 An analog arcade racing simulator, designed to bring the intangible interactions of a two-player racing video game to the physical world.

An analog arcade racing simulator, designed to bring the intangible interactions of a two-player racing video game to the physical world.

Playing Experience

 An interactive toy for the young at heart. Meant for getting its users away from screens, and together with friends to enjoy some healthy competition!

An interactive toy for the young at heart. Meant for getting its users away from screens, and together with friends to enjoy some healthy competition!

 The game is composed of the arcade cabinet and player controls, plus two race cars. The goal is to make your race car cross the finish line before your opponent’s car. 

The game is composed of the arcade cabinet and player controls, plus two race cars. The goal is to make your race car cross the finish line before your opponent’s car. 

 Your car is fueled by repeatedly pressing your push button as fast as possible. The faster the intervals of your button presses, the faster your race car will travel!

Your car is fueled by repeatedly pressing your push button as fast as possible. The faster the intervals of your button presses, the faster your race car will travel!

 The race cars’ horsepower comes from two Tamiya 5v DC motors and gear boxes. The body and chassis are assembled out of laser cut acrylic and paper.

The race cars’ horsepower comes from two Tamiya 5v DC motors and gear boxes. The body and chassis are assembled out of laser cut acrylic and paper.

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 The system is controlled by Arduino hardware and software.

The system is controlled by Arduino hardware and software.

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