F22: Thunder Flash
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Project Title
Bow and Arrow
Abstract
Bow and arrow is a fun, aiming archery game that we Millennials all played during our childhood. Our goal is to produce a similar version of ‘Bow and Arrow’ where the archer aims the arrow at the targets (balloons) using the bow. The game would have different levels and the archer would get 3 lives to score maximum points. As the level increases the challenges and speed of the game increase. In the later levels, there would be monsters coming onto the archer. In the later levels, there would be monsters coming onto the archer, and the archer should make sure he dodges those obstacles to save his life and hit the balloons to earn points. This is all displayed on the LED matrix acting as the screen.
Objectives & Introduction
The main objective of this project was to create the “Bow and Arrow” video game displayed on a 64X64 RGB LED matrix, with one SJ2 board as a graphics processor/matrix controller, and another SJ2 board as a controller. Other objectives are the following:
- Design custom PCBs for both the gamepad and matrix controller SJ2 boards.
- Use the FreeRTOS Real-Time Operating System on both SJ2 boards.
- Establish UART communications through Xbee between the two SJ-Two Microcontrollers.
- Create simple coding logic for displaying required characters and game objects.
- Add background music to the game to enhance the gameplay experience.
Team Members & Technical Responsibilities
- Shreya Kulkarni
- Integrating of Graphics Driver
- Game logic design
- Joystick and button Implementation
- Pinky Mathew
- Interfacing of LED Matrix and driver design
- Game logic design
- Joystick and button Implementation
- Pushkar Deodhar
- Zigbee module
- Integrating MP3 module with the Game
- Hardware Designing & PCB Integration
- Noel Smith
- MP3 Audio Encoder/Decoder
- Integrating MP3 player with the Game
- Hardware Designing & PCB Integration
Administrative Responsibilities
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Bill Of Materials
Parts List & Cost
| Item# | Part Description | Part Model & Vendor | Quantity | Cost |
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| 1 | Microcontroller Boards | SJ2 Boards (Purchased from Preet Kang) | 2 | $100.00 |
| 2 | LED Matrix Display | Adafruit RGB LED Matrix Panel - 64x64 | 1 | $87.95 |
| 3 | PCB | JLC PCB | 5 | $18.00 |
| 4 | Electronics Fun Kit & Power Supply Module | ELEGOO Upgraded Electronics Fun Kit | 2 | $7.56 |
| 5 | MP3 Decoder | HiLetgo YX5300 UART Control Serial MP3 Music Player Module | 1 | $6.99 |
| 6 | Power Adapter for LED Matrix | Belker 36W Adapter (Borrowed from TA) | 1 | $0.00 |
| 7 | XBee Module | XBee 2mW Wire Antenna - Series 2C (ZigBee Mesh)(Borrowed from Prof. Preet) | 2 | $0.00 |
| 8 | Joystick | HiLetgo Game Joystick Sensor Game Controller | 1 | $4.89 |
| 9 | Push Button Switch | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $1.00 |
| 10 | Jumper Cables | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $7.00 |
| 11 | Female headers for SJ2-PCB Connection | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $2.50 |
| 12 | Ribbon Cable Connector for LED Matrix-PCB Connection | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $1.00 |
| 13 | Soldering Wire & 18 Gauge Wire | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $3.00 |
| 14 | Copper Board for Game Controller Connections | Anchor Electronics | 1 | $4.00 |
| Total Cost | 22 | $240.89 |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Project Video
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Project Source Code
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
- Serial MP3 Player Datasheet
- Binary code pattern generator for LED Matrix
- Everything You Didn't Want to Know About RGB Matrix Panels
- Parabolic Curve Generator for Ball Logic
- Bubble Trouble Miniclip Game
Appendix
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