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Info
- "5 Panel"
- A category of arcade dance game, controlled with five individual button panels arranged on the stage.
i.e. Pump it Up, StepManiaX
Site Structure
5panel.dance/
└── guide/
├── Pump it Up Simulator Guide
└── Pump it Up IO Guide
About Me
My name is Jayden, and I'm an arcade technician by trade. I also dabble in graphic design, programming, game dev, electronics, and PCB design. I've even had a couple projects sponsored by PCBWay!
A lot of my projects are centered around arcade rhythm games, in particular Andamiro's Pump it Up series. I also have a strong passion for arcade games & hardware, retro consoles (collection, restoration, and modding), mechanical keyboards, and more! In addition, I've been working with 3D printers for over a decade, and have owned a little CNC machine for a couple years, which I mess around with every once in a while. I also dabble in Python and Lua scripting, with a side of embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers, and I've been working with Adobe tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects for many years.
Noteworthy Projects
Here are some of the things I've done!
- Infinitesimal: a theme for the Project OutFox rhythm game engine, written in Lua, to closely simulate Pump it Up gameplay. 4+ years in the making. Graphics & overall design by yours truly!
- PicoLX: an RP2040-based keyboard-style custom controller for Pump it Up-style rhythm games!
- TechnoPico: an even more advanced 18-button keyboard-style controller for any arcade-style dance game, based on the RP2354!
- Business Card: a functional PCB business card, containing a 4x4 key matrix, compatible with QMK. This might even be what brought you here! 👀
- Overkill Pad Light Kit: a custom, animated lighting board for almost any arcade dance pad, powered by the RP2040, with a 5x5 matrix of WS2812B LEDs. Can communicate with other panels over RS485!
- Low-Key-Amuse: a custom capacitive touch e-amusement keypad based on the MPR121, built for Dance Dance Revolution machines but compatible with most Bemani machines! Made in collaboration with planet clue!
- Clipboard: a tiny macropad with a built-in OLED screen based on the Pimoroni Tiny2040, made to make copy/pasting faster and easier!
- ArrowTracker: a website built on Python/Flask, built to learn a bit of webe development. Made to track Pump it Up scores and progression!
Q&A
Curious about anything?
> Questions? Answers!
- Q: Where are you from?
- A: Canada!
- Q: Is it really that cold there?
- A: Sometimes! Winters can be nasty. Summers are warmer than most people think.
- Q: How long have you been playing dance games?
- A: Since at least 2016! It might be even earlier, but it's hard to say.
- Q: What do you use to design your PCBs?
- A: KiCAD! It's free and open source, and as intimidating as it looks, it's very easy to learn.
- Q: What resources do you recommend for learning?
- A: I started with ai03's design guide! It's made with mechanical keyboard in mind, but it takes you through all the fundamentals for just about any project.
- Q: Do you sell your projects?
- A: Generally yes, but in small quantities! I only really do small batches since it's all I can afford. Please feel free to reach out if you're interested!
Info
- "5 Panel"
- A category of arcade dance game, controlled with five individual button panels arranged on the stage.
i.e. Pump it Up, StepManiaX
Site Structure
5panel.dance/
└── guide/
├── Pump it Up Simulator Guide
└── Pump it Up IO Guide
About Me
My name is Jayden, and I'm an arcade technician by trade. I also dabble in graphic design, programming, game dev, electronics, and PCB design. I've even had a couple projects sponsored by PCBWay!
A lot of my projects are centered around arcade rhythm games, in particular Andamiro's Pump it Up series. I also have a strong passion for arcade games & hardware, retro consoles (collection, restoration, and modding), mechanical keyboards, and more! In addition, I've been working with 3D printers for over a decade, and have owned a little CNC machine for a couple years, which I mess around with every once in a while. I also dabble in Python and Lua scripting, with a side of embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers, and I've been working with Adobe tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects for many years.
Noteworthy Projects
Here are some of the things I've done!
- Infinitesimal: a theme for the Project OutFox rhythm game engine, written in Lua, to closely simulate Pump it Up gameplay. 4+ years in the making. Graphics & overall design by yours truly!
- PicoLX: an RP2040-based keyboard-style custom controller for Pump it Up-style rhythm games!
- TechnoPico: an even more advanced 18-button keyboard-style controller for any arcade-style dance game, based on the RP2354!
- Business Card: a functional PCB business card, containing a 4x4 key matrix, compatible with QMK. This might even be what brought you here! 👀
- Overkill Pad Light Kit: a custom, animated lighting board for almost any arcade dance pad, powered by the RP2040, with a 5x5 matrix of WS2812B LEDs. Can communicate with other panels over RS485!
- Low-Key-Amuse: a custom capacitive touch e-amusement keypad based on the MPR121, built for Dance Dance Revolution machines but compatible with most Bemani machines! Made in collaboration with planet clue!
- Clipboard: a tiny macropad with a built-in OLED screen based on the Pimoroni Tiny2040, made to make copy/pasting faster and easier!
- ArrowTracker: a website built on Python/Flask, built to learn a bit of webe development. Made to track Pump it Up scores and progression!
Q&A
Curious about anything?
> Questions? Answers!
- Q: Where are you from?
- A: Canada!
- Q: Is it really that cold there?
- A: Sometimes! Winters can be nasty. Summers are warmer than most people think.
- Q: How long have you been playing dance games?
- A: Since at least 2016! It might be even earlier, but it's hard to say.
- Q: What do you use to design your PCBs?
- A: KiCAD! It's free and open source, and as intimidating as it looks, it's very easy to learn.
- Q: What resources do you recommend for learning?
- A: I started with ai03's design guide! It's made with mechanical keyboard in mind, but it takes you through all the fundamentals for just about any project.
- Q: Do you sell your projects?
- A: Generally yes, but in small quantities! I only really do small batches since it's all I can afford. Please feel free to reach out if you're interested!
> Questions? Answers!
- Q: Where are you from?
- A: Canada!
- Q: Is it really that cold there?
- A: Sometimes! Winters can be nasty. Summers are warmer than most people think.
- Q: How long have you been playing dance games?
- A: Since at least 2016! It might be even earlier, but it's hard to say.
- Q: What do you use to design your PCBs?
- A: KiCAD! It's free and open source, and as intimidating as it looks, it's very easy to learn.
- Q: What resources do you recommend for learning?
- A: I started with ai03's design guide! It's made with mechanical keyboard in mind, but it takes you through all the fundamentals for just about any project.
- Q: Do you sell your projects?
- A: Generally yes, but in small quantities! I only really do small batches since it's all I can afford. Please feel free to reach out if you're interested!