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UFO Game Using Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Aishah Kamal
- 21 Aug 2024
- Tutorial
- Beginner
- 54
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a 2-Player UFO Game Using CircuitPython
In this guide, you'll learn how to create a simple 2-player UFO game using CircuitPython on a microcontroller with an OLED display, joystick, and buttons. Player 1 uses a joystick to control their UFO, while Player 2 is controlled by the computer. The goal is to shoot the other player’s UFO.
Step 1: Set Up the Hardware
Components Needed:
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- SSD1306 OLED display
- Analog joystick with a button
- Wires and breadboard
Pin Connections:
- OLED Display:
- SCL -> GP5
- SDA -> GP4
- Joystick:
- VRX (X-axis) -> GP26 (Analog input)
- VRY (Y-axis) -> GP27 (Analog input)
- SW (Button) -> GP22 (Digital input)
Step 2: Install Required Libraries
Ensure you have the following libraries installed in the lib
folder on your CircuitPython device:
adafruit_ssd1306
adafruit_bus_device
Get the library here
Step 3: Write the Code
Download the code here
Step 4: Run the Game
- Copy the code to your CircuitPython device.
- Connect your microcontroller to power, and the game should start immediately.
- Use the joystick to move Player 1's UFO and press the button to shoot. Player 2's UFO is controlled by the computer.