This code was created for a reaction training board with 15 buttons capable of displaying RGB LEDs. The board was created to train the reaction times of various Yale athletes and create an environment conducive to simulating psychologic stressors an athlete can encounter during a game. The multiple game modes offer a high degree of customizability by the user and target different aspects of human reaction (time, accuracy, stamina). This project was given credit for Yale Lacrosse's historic 2018 National Championship win.
Article: Engineering a Championship
Demos ft. Yale Athletics and Yale SEAS
Color Code:
| Value | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | red |
| 2 | green |
| 3 | blue |
| 4 | off |
Single Light = one button flashes at a time
Light Array = all 15 buttons flash at a time
Buttons are exposed only for a set time before they disappear
Customizable frequency, useful for stamina training
int len = 30; // can be customized, length of session in seconds
float ex = 0.6; // can be customized, length of exposure in seconds before scramble Recorded: reaction time and hit rate
One correct color; “dummy” buttons thrown in
int rightColor = 1; // can be customized
int num_rightColor = 5; // number of correct LEDs per session; can be customized
int delay_time = 1; // random delay between each led in seconds, lower bound 0.5 secondsRecorded: reaction time and accuracy
One correct color, all lights go off
int rightColor = 2; // can be customized
int runs = 10; // total amount of times to display light arraRecorded: time taken to hit all correct buttons in a light array and incorrect hits
Correct light; if incorrect button is hit, lights are scrambled
int rightColor = 2; // can be customized
int session_length = 20; // can be customized, length of session in secondsRecorded: average reaction time, total hits, and accuracy
Must hit x amount of correct buttons in a row
If incorrect button is hit, light array is scrambled, and button count starts from 0
int rightColor = 2; // can be customized
int hits = 40; // can be customized, the number of correct hits in a row needed to finish the sessionRecorded: total time taken to hit x correct buttons in a row and incorrect hits
Known to bring any athlete——from tennis players to football stars——to tears. Named in honor of the Yale Strength Coach, Thomas Newman.
One correct color, runs for x seconds
Light array is exposed for a customizable time (e.g. 0.4 s) before scrambling
int rightColor = 3; // can be customized
unsigned long len = 30; // can be customized, length of session in seconds
float exposure_time = 0.7; // can be customized, length of exposure in seconds before scrambleRecorded: correct and incorrect hits, accuracy