F20: Treasure Diver

Treasure Diver

Abstract

Treasure Diver is a single player game in which the player descends into watery depths on the hunt for treasure. The player must dodge obstacles and enemy creatures all while collecting treasure along the way. While descending the player is able to attack enemies at a range which in turn may give them power ups such as extra air, faster move speed, or temporary invincibility. When they reach the bottom they can collect the Motherlode. After that they have to ascend the cavern and make it out with all their treasure in one piece. Hitting an enemy or obstacle causes the player to lose air and a treasure chest and when their air hits zero it’s game over. At the end of a level the player is given a score based on treasure collected, remaining air, and the amount of enemies destroyed.

Objectives

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Introduction

Team Members & Responsibilities

Treasure Diver GitLab

Ameer Ali GitLab LinkedIn
- LED Matrix Driver

Jesus De Haro GitLab LinkedIn
- Game Pad Controller

Nicholas Kaiser GitLab LinkedIn
- Bluetooth Interface

Schedule

Week #	Start Date	End Date	Task	Status
1	9/27/2020	10/3/2020	Decide on day/time for weekly meetings Decide on 2 game ideas Decide on using wireless or wired controllers Decide on PCB software and manufacturer to order from Finalize parts list Setup splitwise account for cost sharing Discuss 3D printing options Break project up into tasks and begin assigning tasks to team members Setup team GitLab repo with master and working master branches Submit Project Proposal assignment	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed
2	10/4/2020	10/10/2020	Read past semester reports to decide on parts vendors	Completed
3	10/11/2020	10/17/2020	Choose game based on Preet's Project Proposal feedback Submit Group Questions assignment Choose top picks for roles and responsibilities Finish schedule rough draft and upload to Wiki report	Completed Completed Completed Completed
4	10/18/2020	10/24/2020	Assign project tasks to team members Order project parts Submit Wiki schedule assignment Complete project GitLab Repo setup Obtain datasheets for all parts and upload to team Google Drive folder Brainstorm gameplay, rules, and level design on paper	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed
5	10/25/2020	10/31/2020	Read datasheets and conduct research for driver writing Plan CAD enclosure design on paper Finalize gameplay, rules, and level design on paper	Completed Completed Completed
6	11/1/2020	11/7/2020	Parts arrive Test all parts to ensure proper functionality Begin developing graphics driver for LED matrix Begin developing MP3 decoder board driver Begin developing bluetooth board driver Finalize CAD enclosure design on paper and begin designing in AutoCAD software	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed
7	11/8/2020	11/14/2020	LED matrix can light a pixel(s) at specified locations LED matrix can display our game character and obstacles MP3 decoder can play a song from the SD card MP3 decoder can play/pause, jump to next/previous song, and increase/decrease volume Bluetooth modules can send controls data back and forth between game pad board and master board Controls data can be accessed using "get" and "set" API Plan PCB design on paper Game pad controller can read joystick and accelerometer values and detect switch presses	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed
8	11/15/2020	11/21/2020	Decide how to handle each collision detection case (character/enemy, bullet/enemy, etc.) MP3 decoder folder structure is finalized MP3 decoder can play a song at a specified index Analog thumbstick and accelerometer values are read by game pad board and sent over bluetooth Button press logic is implemented on game pad board and sent over bluetooth Finish enclosure design in AutoCAD software and start printing Order PCB components (resistors, capacitors, etc.) Finalize PCB design on paper and design in PCB software	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed
9	11/22/2020	11/28/2020	LED matrix side bar data (health, power ups) is displayed and updates correctly LED matrix displays character orientation correctly depending on current movement direction Controller input (joystick or accelerometer) option is implemented on game pad controller Character moves on LED matrix based on received direction controls Bullet moves on LED matrix when button is pressed Finalize PCB design in software and order PCB	Completed Completed Completed Completed
10	11/29/2020	12/5/2020	LED matrix menu screens and game over screens are implemented on matrix Volume controls in menu are implemented Integrate circuitry with 3D printed enclosure PCB arrives, conduct PCB testing to ensure proper connections Solder PCB and integrate with existing project circuitry LED matrix can scroll to next screen when character reaches the bottom of current screen Finalize MP3 track selection for each screen and during gameplay Collision detection logic is fully functional and displays correctly on LED matrix
11	12/6/2020	12/12/2020	Finish rough draft of project report Finalize gameplay logic code on master controller LED matrix graphics design for all levels is complete MP3 decoder plays correct song/track during gameplay and for each menu/game over screen
12	12/13/2020	12/19/2020	Film demo video and upload. Create link on Wiki report Demo Day Finalize project report and submit

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Design & Implementation

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Hardware Interface

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Project Video

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References

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