double tapping to dash sideways

Unity Engine
1

Hey folks, im trying to get my controller to jump sideways if I doubletap the A or D keys. Right now, im using physics to drive my character otherwise, and by double tapping, I should be able to apply a higher amount of force than usual, resulting in a dash or jump if you will. That part is done already. However I cannot properly detect double taps at the moment. Here is my code:

float lastTime = -0.1f;

KeyCode shuffleLeft = KeyCode.A;

float doubleTapDelay = 0.2f;

public void Update()
	{

if (Input.GetKeyDown(shuffleLeft)) 
{
			
	if (onGround) 
	{
		if ((Time.time - lastTime) < doubleTapDelay) 
		{
			Debug.Log("Shuffle left!"); // nothing is being logged atm. Problem?
			lastTime = Time.time;
			moveLeft = true; // The player will shuffle left when next FixedUpdate is called
				
		}
	}
}
}

Its not the onGround boolean check, Ive tried removing that. Im not sure I fully understand what Im doing :stuck_out_tongue:

Any help?

2

Move the
lastTime = Time.time
outside of the if statement.

3

Of course! Thank you very much. silly mistake, but leaving it here for others to see if they have the same issue

4

No problem! Glad it worked for you. :slight_smile: