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Ryan Pawling. Abstract. What is "Hackers of Catron"? Electronic Settlers of Catan® board. Settlers of Catan is a resource gathering and trading board game in which players compete to build the largest economy. What we will improve upon?
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Abstract • What is "Hackers of Catron"? • Electronic Settlers of Catan® board. Settlers of Catan is a resource gathering and trading board game in which players compete to build the largest economy. • What we will improve upon? • The game is really fun, but it takes too long to set up. We will shorten the setup process. • Make resource gathering and spending automatic. • This project intends to simplify the execution of Catan without adding more complexity.
Packaging Constraints • Large, flat playing surface • Reduce piece detection false positives. • Accommodate physical playing pieces • Short distance between PCB and playing surface • Hall effect sensor max range of detection ~1.2cm • Semi-transparent playing surface • RGB LEDs need to shine through to show resources • Doesn't show the PCB below • Opaque dividers between resource tiles • Reduce "bleeding" of LED light between tiles • Additional space under main playing surface • Provide space for Raspberry Pi • Provide additional storage space for game pieces
Similarly Packaged Products Pros • Game pieces fit neatly inside internal tray • Board surface is indented to accommodate pieces Cons • Board surface is cluttered • Tools not available to design such a detailed surface Dungeons & Dragons Labyrinth