The next entry in the “Can it run Doom” category. (Image source: ID Software / Evowera)
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the essentials in brief
- German developer modifies toothbrush firmware to run Doom (1993).
- Modified shooter version originally intended for an ESP32 Christmas ball
- Mouse control; the toothbrush itself is not used for this
Doom, released in 1993, has now been ported to countless media. From calculators to pregnancy tests to earrings, we've seen some quirky ways to play the iconic shooter.
A new option has been added a few days ago: the German developer Aaron Christophel uploaded a hack to Githubwith which he can modify the firmware of the “Evowera Planck Mini” toothbrush and quickly used it to run Doom on it.
The Evowera electric toothbrush has a small screen that is actually intended to give users tips on how to clean their teeth correctly. As a color display, it is also generally suitable for running games like Doom.
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For the project, Christophel not only used a modified version of the toothbrush firmware, but also of the shooter itself. This modification was originally made for a ESP32 Christmas ball designed.
In addition, the files had to be further compressed in order to fit into the toothbrush's memory. In the YouTube video linked below, the developer shows what Doom looks like on the toothbrush.
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The classic mouse is used for control; the brush itself is not used to “scrub away” the Doom demons.
This would at least be theoretically possible, because the toothbrush has a gyroscope sensor installed – and Bethesda provided gyro support for the re-release of the classic Doom shooter and the direct sequel in 2020. These new releases were ported to current consoles as part of Doom Eternal.
What other devices can you think of that Doom can be ported to? Feel free to leave us your ideas in the comments!