Introduction: LED Matrix Snake Game
Welcome to this step-by-step guide on building a classic Snake Game using an 8x8 LED matrix and joystick. This project combines coding, circuitry, and game mechanics to create an engaging mini-game. It’s perfect for learning about digital circuits, joystick calibration, and Arduino programming.
~ Ashwika Patel
Supplies
1 -Arduino Uno
15- Wires (10 female-to-male and 5 male-to-male)
#include "LedControl.h" // LedControl library is used for controlling a LED matrix
Step 1: Connect Wires
Connect GND from the Arduino board to the negative terminal.
Connect 5V from the Arduino board to the positive terminal.
Step 2: Wire Joystick
Connect 5 female to male wires to the joystick
Step 3: Joystick to Board
Connect GND on the joystick to the negative terminal.
Connect 5V on the joystick to the positive terminal.
Connect X to pin A2 on the Arduino board.
Connect Y to pin A3 on the Arduino board.
Connect SW to the negative terminal.
Step 4: Wire LED Matrix
Connect 5 female to male wires to the LED Matrix.
Step 5: LED Matrix to Board
Connect 5V/VCC from the LED Matrix to the positive terminal.
Connect GND from the LED Matrix to the negative terminal.
Connect DIN from the LED Matrix to pin 10 on the Arduino board.
Connect CS from the LED Matrix to pin 11 on the Arduino board.
Connect CLK from the LED Matrix to pin 12 on the Arduino board.
Step 6: Potentiometer to Board
Connect the right pin of the potentiometer to the negative terminal.
Connect the signal pin (or middle pin) to pin A5 on the Arduino board.
Connect the left pin to the positive terminal.
Step 7: You're Finished!
The reference of this instructable was taken from Educational Club. The video credits are here: https://youtu.be/zdlj5S_IR2A?si=t-4v2PCoEo0UpbBU!
Notes:
- unable to show TinkerCad diagrams as it does not have necessary components (ex. 8x8 LED Matrix, Joystick)
- LedLibrary can be found on GitHub, linked in materials list as well
