Before the week 3
class, the RGB Matrix and Driver shield was ordered from Amazon and arrived two
days later, so it was ready to use during the week 3 class. During class, the
group started to learn how to use the RGBMatrix library that came with the part,
along with a Colorduino library found online. Working with one of these two
libraries should allow the group's program to control individual LEDs on the
matrix, which can then be used to program the final game.
Figure 1
A smiley face displayed in blue LEDs on the matrix.
Also during the week
3 class period, a preliminary design for game case was modeled in Solidworks.
Though figure 2 is just a first sketch and will need to be modified to fit every
component, it shows the general shape the group is looking to make the case.
Figure 2
A first design of the case to encase the electrical components.
