Hi everyone,
I’m working on a small research project where I test different ARM-based boards to see how well they can handle light automation tasks in mobile strategy games. Recently, I’ve been studying load patterns from games like Clash of Clans, because they have simple, predictable cycles that make good benchmarks for low-power devices.
For example, I share guides and data here:
https://getclashofclans.com/
Now I want to explore whether boards like the Luckfox Pico or Lyra can be used to simulate basic touch-like sequences or run lightweight scripts for timing analysis. Nothing heavy, just small workloads to compare performance between devices.
My questions:
Has anyone here tried running simple game-loop automation or timing analysis on any Luckfox board?
Is there a recommended model for stable GPIO or simulated input testing?
Are there any limitations I should keep in mind when running repetitive background tasks?
I would really appreciate any suggestions or experiences. I’m trying to choose the correct board before buying, so any guidance would help.
Thanks in advance!
Need Help: Using Small ARM Boards for Strategy Game Automation Research
Hi,
For your use case, there are a few key points:
1 If you want to run Clash of Clans directly on the hardware, it must support Android with sufficient CPU, RAM, and GPU. Low-memory devices without GPU cannot run it. The Pico, Lyra, and Aura series do not meet these requirements.
2 If your goal is automation or timing analysis, a better approach is to use a Linux board to control a phone via USB HID (simulating touch or input). Most Luckfox boards support this, including low-end models like the RV1103 series.
3 If you want to build a hardware-level RPA system (with feedback from the screen), it becomes more complex and typically requires image recognition, depending on your specific needs.
For your use case, there are a few key points:
1 If you want to run Clash of Clans directly on the hardware, it must support Android with sufficient CPU, RAM, and GPU. Low-memory devices without GPU cannot run it. The Pico, Lyra, and Aura series do not meet these requirements.
2 If your goal is automation or timing analysis, a better approach is to use a Linux board to control a phone via USB HID (simulating touch or input). Most Luckfox boards support this, including low-end models like the RV1103 series.
3 If you want to build a hardware-level RPA system (with feedback from the screen), it becomes more complex and typically requires image recognition, depending on your specific needs.