F24: Brick Breaker
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Grading Criteria
- How well is Software & Hardware Design described?
- How well can this report be used to reproduce this project?
- Code Quality
- Overall Report Quality:
- Software Block Diagrams
- Hardware Block Diagrams
- Schematic Quality
- Quality of technical challenges and solutions adopted.
Project Title
Brick Breaker
Abstract
Brick Breaker is a classic arcade-style game focused on quick reflexes and survival, reminiscent of retro gaming experiences. This project aims to recreate the intense and fast-paced gameplay using the SJ-2 board and an LED matrix display. In this game, players control a character (or an object) that must dodge incoming obstacles from multiple directions, with the speed and frequency of obstacles increasing over time. The objective is to survive as long as possible, setting high scores based on survival time. Players will use buttons or a joystick to maneuver, with core implementation focusing on responsive controls, real-time collision detection, and adaptive difficulty for sustained challenge.
Objectives & Introduction
The project is split into a few sub-topics that could be worked by individuals:
- Main "clock" task for updating the LED matrix.
- Main gameplay loop task that would update the position of the ball, paddle, and blocks.
- Design of various game screens via a state machine.
- Game logic to determine the ball's bounce relative to its current trajectory.
- MP3 background track during gameplay.
Team Members & Responsibilities
- Manoj
- Kevin
- Harbans
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Parts List & Cost
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Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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<Bug/issue name>
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Conclusion
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Project Video
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Project Source Code
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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