Getting the original Doom game to run on lightweight hardware has changed over the years when DIYers embrace the more weird and entertaining devices. We have seen games on the old iPod, digital cameras, apple watches, graphical calculators, printers, and more. The latest item added to the list is the light bulb dissected from IKEA.
This new project comes from the next YouTube channel, which explains the process that enters this building. DIYers disassemble IKEA TRADFRI RGB GU10 led lights and harvest various bits and pieces. The light bulb only offers 108KB RAM and 1MB of internal flash storage.
It’s not enough for a fully functional game, of course, where the 1.8-inch TFT screen is 1.8 inches resolution that is cheap. Also, the team uses an external SPI flash to save the Doom Wad file. Complete project details, including parts and software numbers, can be found on the next Retas website.
The team noted that Port Doom could be used as a base for other DIY projects involving very limited RAM. In addition, the next hacking said there were several spaces for improvement on the project, even though it was finally a tremendous success. Someone who wants to make their own portable Doom game device can follow the instructions and end with functional products.
For those who want to experience nostalgia playing classic Doom games but are not interested in taking light bulbs, there are other options. Bethesda brings an updated version of Doom and Doom II to Android and iOS stores recently, meaning you can play it on your smartphone or tablet. The game is valued at $ 4.99 / respectively.
