who remembers light gun peripherals for motion control gaming i've got the nintendo switch rifle
released years ago for cabela's the hunt the official playstation move gun attachment and
sharpshooter from all the way back to the ps3 move days and finally the latest of the bunch
a switch joy-con attachment released alongside a game called chicken range where you literally
shoot chickens that fight back by tossing eggs at you to impede your vision i'm pretty sure you've
tried or at least seen one of these peripherals at some point in time but have you tried gaming
in 2022 with this officially this is the gobi hexa pro rgbi c3d wall light and it takes light
show to an entirely different level with the ability to produce an array of colors per panel
simultaneously now if you've seen the hexapro in action already or perhaps you even own it and
you're thinking mine didn't come with those extra color pieces well technically yes it did and in
this video i'm going to show you exactly how you can duplicate this super easy hack to create your
own custom look for your space we'll look at some of the key features and highlights for this pro
model and then we're going to play some light gun shooters arcade style while the hexa pro does its
thing so you can get a better sense for yourself what makes this setup so unique and immersive
let's get into the specs to kick things off the hexa pro is currently only being offered
in packs of 10 right now but unlike other govi wall lights such as the original hexa
and triangle panels the hexa pro can support a max of 25 panels using a single power source
and you'll even be able to expand your design without having to purchase an entirely new kit
because sometime in september gobi plans to offer additional panel kits directly the hexapro
requires an input of 36 volts for an output of 120 and it has a working temperature between 14 and
104 degrees fahrenheit it also supports 2g wi-fi bands as well as bluetooth and voice assistants
such as the google home assistant and siri here's a snapshot of the packaging that the hexapro ships
inside of some cool artwork front center that has a little bit of a holographic effect going on
a couple of wall design options on the side and some company contact information on the very back
at a glance here's what's included inside we have the user manual and quick start guide nine linking
cables one end with a triangle symbol the other blank the control box ac wall adapter and power
cable two additional sticky pads which as you can see are all now gobi branded and then we
have the 10 3d panels themselves all identical in size and in function comparing the hexapro to the
standard hexamoto you'll immediately notice that each panel has three sectional breaks on the pro
and that they are all slightly sloped versus a single smooth flat surface
on the original this is what helps give the hexa pro that 3d appearance when they're up on the wall
examining the back of each you'll notice that the pro has three connection points whereas
the original model has a total of six the port labeled number one also has a triangle symbol
just as with one end of the linking cable a clear indication of where the linking cable should be
attached and as for the non-marked end of each cable that can be connected to any numbered port
other than one when it comes to the setup as with the original hexa the panels are not automatically
detected and because the app needs a specific side of the three sections of each panel to all face in
the same direction in order to achieve the best 3d effect you won't be able to skip ahead in the
setup process when installing the hexa pro you'll really need to follow each step to a t this allows
the app to light up the correct side of each panel green which ensures all of the 3d light
scenes function correctly but nevertheless the overall setup process is very well thought out
and executed by govi and you'll even receive cues on how to bend and secure the wires from panel to
panel getting to the extra pieces i added on to my design to give it a bit more character here's the
kicker each of these six inch colored hexagons are nothing more than the included protective
cardboard packaging that's right these add-ons are nothing more than reinforced cardboard that i took
out in the yard and spray painted the dimensions are perfect one-to-one unlike sound panels that
you'll find on the market which usually end up being a lot larger you get about 9 or 10 of them
inside the box so you'll have plenty of ways to customize your design it was a very simple process
i used all in one fast drying paint that has both paint and primer combined i played with the number
of color schemes at the onset but i ultimately decided on the satin peacock blue and matte
glacier gray combo i picked these up at lowe's but you can usually find them on amazon or your
local department store they're very cheap and they come in a gazillion colors so pick whatever color
scheme best suits you once dry i simply added a small piece of gummy double sided tape on all
corners of the back before attaching alongside my design because the cardboard is so light you can
even use painters tape temporarily to make sure you're happy with the design before you go all in
though the hexa pro technically comes after the original it's definitely not the little brother
when it comes to features and capabilities there really isn't anything that the original model can
do that the pro model can't however there are a handful of upgrades for the pro model that give it
a distinct advantage in a head-to-head showdown the three sectional areas on the pro allow for
greater precision of color distribution per panel this is what gobi refers to as block form
inside the app where it creates a sort of blocky appearance within the overall hexagon shape
while the two models share hold and edge forms the black form is a new addition
unique to the pro model the pro version also features 38 unique scene modes to the standard
models 30 and there's even a dedicated scenes tab on the pro that emphasizes 3d visual effects
and even outside of the dedicated 3d tab standard scenes that the two models share generally perform
better for the pro for example this is the flow scene within the funny tab notice the effects
look more lively on the pro as it leverages the sectional breaks to create the illusion
that the light is crawling or slithering its way up the panels you also have full control of the
directional movement and speed for the majority of scenes though it would have been awesome to have
absolute control over each of the three sections per panel in either the color or diy tab as you're
only able to target each panel as a whole for custom creations but hopefully this is something
that comes down the line in a future update lately i've been on a serious light gun binge ever since
i started playing house of the dead remake a few weeks back initially i was actually planning
on picking up the ps4 version to play on my ps5 which oddly enough requires the old ps4 vr camera
and an adapter but after reading up on the remake ps4 version and watching some videos on just how
inaccurate the motion tracking currently is i decided to pick up the switch version to see how
the gyro system fared unfortunately it's nowhere near as accurate as my ps3 move motion controls
the crosshair frequently drifts so you have to continuously recenter by clicking the right stick
but once you have the muscle memory down this game is seriously a lot of fun on the switch
using a gun peripheral i tried a number of gun attachments since i bought the remake
even some after-market ones on amazon but in my opinion the cabela's hunt's rifle is superior
to all the rest it's the largest peripheral i've seen on the market so far which is great for those
with larger hands it's got a really solid build no creaks or wobbly parts and it even collapses for
easier storage and if anybody's wondering this is an aftermarket stock pack cushion i added on
i really like this particular brand because it's so comfortable and grippy though i had to use a
little bit of crazy glue at the base of the stock so it fit more snugly telling closely behind i'd
say that the chicken range gun is actually better than a lot of other aftermarket attachments you'll
see floating around out there this one has a really solid build as well and even has traction
grooves unlike others for a more secure grip but unfortunately you can't pick up either of these
two joy-con gun attachments without paying for the entire game bundle unless you're lucky enough to
find a cheap listing on ebay the shoot by cohort studios is a serious throwback rail shooter from
2010 that i imagine would hold up well today on the switch despite the gyro issues if nothing else
it would at least be decent because anything is better than chicken range the shoot is seriously
the perfect shooter to play alongside the hexa pro the cyborg invasion scene makes the lights go
crazy but i suggest you play this game when no one else is looking because it'll have you spinning in
circles and waving the gun in the air to perform special moves house of the dead overkill which is
a playstation exclusive is definitely in my top 5 best world shooters of all time
because of the gyro aiming issues with the joy cons i ended up turning to overkill a lot
over the last few weeks to scratch that itch for pinpoint accuracy i always get the highest scores
in this game using the sharpshooter versus the pistol because of the smooth pump action reload
system and if anybody's wondering yes this is a real red and green dot sight that i added on
primarily for calibration purposes but it also works really well for locating targets when you
turn off in-game crosshairs for even more realism i also added on a rubber grip for the handle and a
stock pack cushion for added comfort and security i'll drop a few links down below for anyone who
may be crazy enough to take it this far as i did outside of the sharpshooter and pistol attachment
which i also added a grip to i really want to try out the nikon pistol which simulates recoil
but they are so hard to find these days if you're selling one or you know someone who is hit me up
getting back to overkill this game has terrible voice acting it's cringy cruel language non-stop
from the beginning to the credits roll but i think this game is absolutely hilarious and the gun play
is snappy and satisfying the story mode is awesome you can play co-op with a buddy right next to you
or go full-on laura croft and dual will 2 pistols aside from story mode i love the
mini arcade challenges like stay alive where they send wave after wave of zombies non-stop sega's
overkill is pretty hard to find these days so if you have a copy hold on to it and if not keep your
eyes peeled i have to say jumping back and forth between the move and the house of dead remake on
the switch using gyro leaves a lot to be desired it's just a real shame that nintendo didn't figure
out a way to incorporate the infrared sensor for shooters because i have no doubt that the overall
experience will be improved but hopefully we'll see improvement in that department for the next
model however i will say i love how the switch allows for combined motion and analog controls
to adjust viewpoints and aiming for non-rail shooters more easily being able to compensate
for crosshair drift using the stick is a godsend this also means you can rest the gun in your lap
if your arms get tired and relies solely on the stick to look around and navigate the character
with the move system the gun has to remain raised so you can look from left to right within a
predetermined dead zone i've been experimenting with a handful of switch shooters that support
gyro such as resident evil revelations 1 and 2 and resident evil 5. and it works i like navigating
the character traditionally and then activating the motion aiming when the bad guys show up
by holding down the zl button and from there i can make micro adjustments while aiming
using the analog stick doom eternal is another switch game that works really well with the stick
emotion control features and tandem and even the metro game series as well i've really been
enjoying these games so far playing in this way as i get more accustomed to using the stick to adjust
for crosshair drift but let me know if you guys have any shooter recommendations for gyro control
the hexapro 3d wall light has quickly become one of my favorite wall lights that i own i think this
one really pushes the envelope in a market that's quickly becoming more and more saturated with rgb
light products of its kind the ability to fine tune the speed of movement and color shift allows
for even more control of the mood or vibe that you're trying to create and the diy features are
just becoming much more advanced and meticulous you can lose hours personalizing your effects and
sharing to the community there's also a new update on the horizon that aims to provide even greater
control over dream view using voice assistance so you aren't 100 reliant on activating the tv sync
feature inside the app my biggest gripe for the hexa pro is one that i had back when the original
hexa was released which is that the panels are unable to leverage the rgb ic tech when using the
dreamview tv feature how awesome would it be to be able to designate certain panels to sync with
various color zones around your tv for example i'd love to be able to sync the top panels with the
top zones on the left side of my tv in the mid and lower panels with the corresponding zones as well
but i really want to know what you guys think about the hexa pro what rgb wall lights if
any are you currently using and what is on your rgb wish list for the near future and of course
if you play shooters let me know what you're currently playing and on what system regardless
if it has motion control features or not any questions follow-ups drop them down below and as
always thank you for watching and supporting the channel and i will see you guys in the next one
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