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Programmer ports playable Doom to Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera using Magic Lantern firmware
Key points
- Doom ported to Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera.
- Uses open-source Magic Lantern firmware for functionality.
- Camera buttons serve as game controls, sound is supported.
- Port is specific to firmware version 1.0.9 of the 550D.
Doom on a DSLR
A programmer known as lauris-nl has achieved a port of the game Doom to the Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera. This project adds to a trend within the developer community of running Doom on various non-traditional hardware platforms.
The port leverages the open-source Magic Lantern firmware, which is typically used to unlock additional features for Canon cameras. The game runs smoothly on the camera's 3-inch TFT LCD display, with in-game sounds played through the rear mono speaker.
Control Scheme and Hardware
The Canon EOS 550D, released in 2010, features an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor and a DIGIC 4 image processor. For the Doom port, the camera's physical buttons are remapped for gameplay: the up, down, left, and right buttons control movement, while the set button acts as the select and fire button. The Menu button opens the in-game menu, and the DISP. button navigates back within the Doom menu.
Installation and Compatibility
The developer specified that this Doom port is only compatible with the Canon EOS 550D running firmware version 1.0.9. Users are advised against installing it on other camera models or firmware versions to avoid potential damage. Installation involves copying the module and Doom-compatible files to specific folders on an SD card with a compatible Magic Lantern build.
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Reporting from
A programmer successfully ported a playable version of Doom to a Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera, utilizing the open-source Magic Lantern firmware. This development demonstrates the versatility of older hardware and custom firmware, allowing a classic game to run on an unconventional device.