18 Bluetooth Controllers Walk into a Bar: Observability & R... Simon Schrottner & Manuel Timelthaler

This talk, titled "18 Bluetooth Controllers Walk into a Bar: Observability & Runtime Configuration with CNCF Tools," features Simon Schrottner from Dynatrace and Manuel Timelthaler from Tractive. The speakers explore the unique observability challenges faced when managing a distributed system comprised of 18 PlayStation Move controllers connected via Bluetooth. They discuss the complexities of sampling data from multiple devices, correlating hardware events with gameplay, and managing high-cardinality data, particularly in high-pressure environments like conventions. The session also delves into innovative solutions such as context-aware flags, intelligent event sampling, and using OpenTelemetry to enhance game debugging, showcasing a live demo that illustrates real-time telemetry and emergent behavior in physical systems.