Darkstar74 - a retrostyle, vectorbased asteroids clone (written in python)
A game, created especially for the Pimoroni Presto with attached QwSTPad. The 7 LEDs mounted on the back are used to create an ambilight effect. The spaceship is steered with left & right. To fire, press the A button. To thrust, press the X button.
The design of the font, asteroids, ufo and spaceship is taken from the original game Asteroids (developed in 1979 by Lyle Rains and Ed Logg for Atari). See https://computerarcheology.com/Arcade/Asteroids/DVG.html.
- Pimoroni Presto
- QwSTPad (with id 0 - can be changed in darkstar74_presto_240.py)
I2C_PINS = {"id": 0, "sda": 40, "scl": 41} # The I2C pins the QwSTPad is connected to
I2C_ADDRESS = ADDRESSES[0] # The I2C address of the connected QwSTPad- Power (battery or AC adapter)
- Download the python file to your PC
- Upload the file to your Pimoroni Presto (e.g., with Thonny).
- Start darkstar74_presto.py (e.g., with Thonny)
- Play and enjoy!
- To start Darkstar74 automaticaly - rename it to main.py
The Pimoroni Presto is a RP2350-powered microcontroller board with a 4" square touchscreen (480x480px).