Hydra - Training
June 2022
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What we are going to cover
۰ An explanation of the Hydra Gaming System
۰ A review of the high-level architecture
۰ Short video demonstrations of two games using
different inputs
۰ Explanation of the Hydra Gaming PC Software
۰ Review of the two gaming profiles shown in the video
۰ Creation of a new profile for “Notebook”
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What is Hydra?
• Hydra is a solution that uses pressure sensors to improve the
gamer experience.
• Sensors are placed under the W, A, S, D keys and can be easily
configured to trigger different actions related to the game.
• Hydra can be activated or deactivated automatically by
detecting if a game is being played.
• Users can easily expand the system to cover any game they
want to play.
• The Hydra app is preloaded on the Legion PC and can be
updated through the Microsoft Store
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High Level Overview
Force Sensors under WASD keys
• Hydra uses custom hardware to scan the
sensors and report pressure levels to the
application.
• Custom hardware provides keyboard and
joystick input via USB HID class
Force data
Force Keyboard
• The communication between Hydra on
Windows and the custom hardware is
achieved by serial port.
• Requires custom firmware for keyboard
controller to implement key-value
blocking functionality
Force Control Hardware
& Firmware
(MorganPlus)
WINDOWS HID
Keyboard Controller
Hardware & Firmware
WASD key block
commands
Hydra Software
• The Hydra application monitors the
Windows system to determine when it
should be activated and deactivated.
Game
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Key macros
or
game
controller
Data via HID
Hydra Interface
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游戏视频演示
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Thanks!
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