PixelBytesHost

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Table of Contents

1. About The Project
   • Built With
2. Build one
3. Usage
4. Roadmap
5. License
6. Contact
7. Sponsor

About The Project

PixelBytes was born in colaboration with Wurth Elektronik and their new RGB IC LEDs. They sent me a bunch of them to test so I though of making a proper evolution of my previous video console. For this time, I wanted to test a new manufacturer for the microcontroller, so it is my first big project working with the STM32. Hopefully it will help to develop new exciting games as it is arduino-compatible. On top of that, I decided to add a giroscope sensor so we can add more ways to have fun within the gaming experience ;).

The project is divided into two steps:

1. The first one is the PixelBytesDisplay, which is a matrix of 13x21 IC LEDs divided in 6 strings.
2. The second part is the host board, which will mount the microcontroller and all the battery and sensors.

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Built With

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Build one

The project is yet to be finished. Should you want to reproduce it, be careful.

1. Get the gerber files for the latest version: Pixel Bytes Display V0.1
2. Get the gerber files for the latest version: Pixel Bytes Host V0.1
3. Send them to a PCB manufacturer (Our Sponsor is PCBWAY)

YET TO BE COMPLETED.

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Usage

Instructions of use:

• When turn on, a menu is shown to select between the available games.
• Once you have played a game, a score board will appear everytime you open the game.
• You have a setting menu to turn-off the init splash and the sound.
• If you leave the console one minute without touching the buttons, it will turn into sleep mode.
• Enjoy!

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Roadmap

• Validate the Pixel Bytes Display
• Assembly a prototype with the F103 Board
• Order/Assembly the Pixel Bytes Host
• Develop the firmware
  • Develop the library for the screen
  • Develop the menu
  • Develop Snake
  • Develop Arkanoid
  • Develop Tetris
  • Develop a game that uses the gyro sensor
  • Score board
  • Sleep Mode
• Validate the complete design (host + display board)

See the open issues for a full list of proposed features (and known issues).

State: Project ONGOING - 22/09/2024

Priority: High

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License

Distributed under three licenses:

• Hardware
• Software
• Documentation

OSHWA License: Not Finished

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Contact

Making Devices - @MakingDevices

Project Link: https://github.com/makingdevices/PixelBytes

Other Links: LinkTree

Sponsors

PCBWAY

PCBWAY is the most professional PCB manufacturer for prototyping and low-volume production to work with in the world. With more than a decade in the field, They are committed to meeting the needs of their customers from different industries in terms of quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness and any other demanding requests. As Sponsor of Making Devices, they will be in charge of all the PCBs for MDV, allowing both of us to grow together in a long term partnership. We hope you take them into account for your both personal and professional prototypes or products.

Würth Elektronik

Wurth Elektronik is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic and electromechanical components. The best I can say about them is to show you some pictures: All the LEDs from the board are from them. They also have buttons, resistors and capacitors that we use in all our PCBs. They also have some design kits with a lifetime refill which are amazing for makers and business so you can prototype on the go with a huge variety of components!

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