Tube Decima
Tube Decima
Analog Neuromorphic Core for Auto-Aim in Shooters
Experimental project on 16 tubes.
Combining tube technology with neuromorphic principles for hardware decision-making in real-time. Analog warmth and deterministic response for shooters.
Concept
Tube Decima is a hardware co-processor for games that uses the analog nature of vacuum tubes for heuristic decision-making.
Why Tubes in Gaming?
| Digital | Analog |
|---|---|
| Discrete computation | Continuous physics |
| Deterministic algorithms | Analog heuristics |
| Microsecond latencies | Instant response |
| Cold calculation | Warm unpredictability |
Architecture
Core: 16 Tubes
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Tube Decima (16 tubes) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │
│ │ L1 │ │ L2 │ │ L3 │ │ L4 │ → Vision │
│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ channel │
│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │
│ │ L5 │ │ L6 │ │ L7 │ │ L8 │ → Aim │
│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ motor │
│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │
│ │ L9 │ │ L10 │ │ L11 │ │ L12 │ → Tactics │
│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ decisions │
│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │
│ │ L13 │ │ L14 │ │ L15 │ │ L16 │ → Output │
│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ triggers │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Functional Blocks
| Block | Tubes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Channel | L1–L4 | Video processing, target detection |
| Aim Motor | L5–L8 | Analog aim tracking to target |
| Tactics | L9–L12 | Decision making (attack/cover) |
| Output | L13–L16 | Triggers: fire, move, dodge |
Operating Principles
Neuromorphic Analogy
Synapse (biology) → Tube stage (analog)
Neuron (biology) → Summing grid (analog)
Action potential → Anode pulse
Signal Processing
- Input: Video signal from capture (HDMI/USB)
- Analog Processing: Tubes amplify "interesting" areas
- Threshold Trigger: On exceed — trigger fires
- Output: USB/HID → game (fire, move)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tubes | 16 pcs (6N23P-EV) |
| Power | +300V (anode), 6.3V (heater), -60V (bias) |
| Input | HDMI (video), USB (configuration) |
| Output | USB HID (keyboard/mouse), GPIO (triggers) |
| Latency | < 1 ms (analog path) |
| Consumption | ~150 W |
Operating Modes
🎯 Auto-Aim
Analog aim tracking by contrast objects.
Video → Contrast → Amplifier → Aim deflection
🔥 Auto-Fire
Threshold trigger when target enters sector.
Sector → Comparator (tube) → Trigger → Fire
🧠 Tactics
Simple heuristics on analog logic:
- Cover: On low HP — retreat
- Attack: On advantage — advance
- Patrol: Random walk (tube noise)
Project Status
🔜 In Development — Stay Tuned
Project is at concept and early experimentation stage. First prototypes expected in 2026.
Connection to Decima8
Tube Decima uses principles from root Decima8:
- PHASE_READ/WRITE: Analog state synchronization
- Determinism: Predictable real-time response
- Neuromorphic: Hardware emulation of neural connections