🍓 Raspberry Pi 3D Runner
For this project, I developed a 3D runner game on Raspberry Pi, inspired by the classic Pitfall!, using C++, OpenGL for rendering, and Bullet Physics for realistic simulation. This was a hardware-constrained project, so I had to optimize performance carefully.
Core Features I Built
Physics-Driven World
- Set up a full Bullet physics world, populating it with rigid bodies and managing physical interactions.
- Created accurate collision detection and response systems.
Rendering Pipeline
- Integrated OpenGL shaders, camera systems, and lighting to display the game world.
- Extracted physics data from Bullet and used it to render debug and gameplay visuals.
Custom Models & World
- Loaded and displayed OBJ models, turning them into active physics shapes.
- Built a tile-based map system to lay out the runner’s environment.
Player & Enemies
- Implemented player controls with applied physics forces, carefully tuning for responsive gameplay.
- Created a system of enemies using object-oriented programming, supporting multiple NPCs.
UI & Menus
- Added in-game menus.
- Used Dear ImGui for real-time debug information and output.
Final Touches
- Polished the game with sound integration, shader effects, and optimized configurations for Raspberry Pi hardware limits.
What I Learned
This project gave me hands-on experience with:
- Low-level graphics programming using OpenGL
- Integrating physics libraries like Bullet into custom project
- Managing hardware constraints (Raspberry Pi)
- Designing gameplay systems tightly connected to physics
- Building interactive UIs and debug tools
It was an excellent exercise in combining engine-level development with gameplay design on embedded systems.
