Final Project¶
Game vision¶
Explaination¶
Stoneball is a one to five player game. Every player starts with a number of total Points and the goal is to reach zero. There are two types of goals: movable ones and fixed ones. The shooting device itself is rotatable and includes a rubberband. At the end of the board, there is a display that showas the points. If you shoot through a movable goal, your points double or triple. This happens by either pressing a button at the side or automatic trough light barrier - I’m not sure which method I will pursue yet.
Target Users¶
Stoneball is made for everyone who loves a good challenge and a bit of friendly rivalry :) Whether you’re a game lover, a family looking for a fun activity or a maker experimenting with interactive design, Stoneball offers a mix of speed, strategy and technology.
Electronics and Scoring System¶
The electronics include:
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Microcontroller: Controls scoring logic and display.
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Light barriers (IR sensors): Detect when a puck passes through a goal. Each goal has a sensor that triggers when the beam is interrupted.
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LED display: Shows each player’s current points.
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Buttons (optional): Allow manual score adjustment or game reset.
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Power supply: The system can be powered either by a 5V adapter or a rechargeable USB power bank, making the game flexible for both stationary and portable use
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Basic wiring and connectors Currently, I’m testing two scoring options:
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Automatic scoring using light barriers, so the score updates instantly when a puck passes.
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Manual scoring using side buttons, if sensor calibration proves unreliable.
Materials¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
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| 1 | Laser-cut plywood or MDF | 20 € | – | Wooden Board and movable goals |
| 4-6 | Pucks/ Chips | ~0,5€ | – | 3D printed |
| 1-2 | rubber band | ~1€ | Biltema | Replaceable |
| 1 | launcher | ~3€ | – | laser-cut |
| 2-3 | push buttons | 0,5€ | DigiKey | for backup/ manual mode |
| 1 | Microcontroller (e.g. Arduino Nano) | 25€ | ArduinoStore | – |
| 2-6 | IR Light Barrier Sensors | ~3€ each | DigiKey | – |
| 1 | LED Display (4-Digit / 7-Segment) | 6€ | DigiKey | – |
| 1 | Power Supply (5V adapter or USB Power Bank) | 10€ | – | works with both mains or battery |