Space Invaders finds a new home on a vacuum fluorescent display

You can see Space Invaders running on a vacuum fluorescent display, giving a familiar piece of display technology an unusual interactive purpose.

Space Invaders finds a new home on a vacuum fluorescent display

Key points

  • The featured build displays Space Invaders on a vacuum fluorescent display.
  • VFDs are commonly associated with microwave clocks and stereo equalizers.
  • The project repurposes a vintage display for a unique gaming experience.

Context

Vacuum fluorescent displays are best known as indicators in household appliances and audio equipment. This project explores a different application by using one as the screen for a classic arcade game.

What this means for you

Directly applicable

For you as a developer, the project provides a concrete example of adapting an arcade game to an unusual physical display.

Who benefits: Developers working on embedded interfaces can draw design ideas from pairing an arcade game with a VFD.

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