Arcade Hoops – Electronic Desktop Basketball Game
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Description
Bring the arcade to your desktop with this Arduino-powered mini basketball shooter! This buildable game features a digital scoreboard with high score tracking, a countdown timer, and a spring-loaded launcher to fire those perfect shots. It’s fast-paced, addictive, and way more fun than staring at your inbox.
Powered by an Arduino Nano, the electronics are a medium difficulty introduction to building a fully functional Arduino project. The provided source code (GitHub) is tweakable to mod the game to your liking. The launcher gives a satisfying spring, and the compact design makes it perfect for an office challenge, maker faire demo, or just flexing your printing + electronics skills.
Be sure to read the comprehensive assembly guide PDF (also available on GitHub) before diving into this project. A full list of materials is included in the guide.
Features:
- Arduino Nano Controlled – Manages countdown, score, and high score. (Optional sound)
- Real-Time Digital Display – High score + game timer.
- Spring-Loaded Launcher – Aim and fire to land those buzzer beaters.
- Compact and Portable – Mini footprint, max playability.
- Great for Modding – Adjust difficulty, scoring, or even add sound.
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This project was created for the MakerWorld Mini Arcade Challenge—a celebration of retro fun at micro scale! But sadly missed the cut-off time due to personal reasons.
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