We like alternate inputs. They can revitalize an old traditional or add a twist to many any type of mundane task. Here, we see a ideal example where the game Punch Out for the NES is being managed by a punching bag type thing. The effect sensors were made by hand, as well as wired to a PC game pad. They were mounted on some foam, enabling for a good mushy punching surface. There’s some comments too, when your character is hit, a customized script detects the modification in the sprites color as well as sends a signal to an Arduino. best now, it just lights an LED, however the goal is to signal a strobe to make you flinch. This appears like it would be fun to play with, particularly if you were to make it a bit much more high impact. You can see a video of them lightly assaulting it after the break.