Rollercoaster ride in a fully simulated virtual world utilizing Open Dynamics Engine (ODE)

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Honor/Award

Awarded as best thesis, 2010

Thesis Adviser

Rodrigo S. Jamisola, Jr.

Defense Panel Chair

Aaron Don M. Africa

Defense Panel Member

Leonard U. Ambata
Marlon Luis M. Musngi

Abstract/Summary

The objective of the thesis is about building a low-cost roller coaster motion simulator utilizing Open Dynamics Engine (ODE). The motion simulator utilizes hardware design by powering it using a servomotor coupled with a sprocket and chain design responsible for enhancing the torque. Moreover software programming was applied in the use of the Open Dynamics Engine and also for the assigning of commands for the motion simulator. The combination of high-level languages such as Visual C++ and Visual Basic were the key components for the software programming.

The various components in the hardware design and software programming of the project made possible the success of this low-cost simulator. We strongly believe that the project could open a new gateway for the rise of such low-cost simulators in the entertainment and gaming industry.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15820

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xiv, 256, 98 unnumbered leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Roller coasters; Virtual reality--Industrial applications; Virtual computer systems

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