Bhuemann / matrix-arcade

An arcade of sorts on a 64x64 RGB LED Matrix driven by a Raspberry Pi

Matrix Arcade

This project creates a Matrix Arcade of sorts from a 64x64 RGB LED Matrix. It is a project I have been working on in my free time to learn new areas of low level/embedded development. I plan on adding additonal things such as different software concepts presented in a visual way.

Hardware

4x      64x64 RGB LED Matrix
1x      Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT        *Must solder pins 4 and 18 together
1-4x   USB Gamepad
1x      15A AC to DC Power Supply
1x      5V 2A power supply
1x      Raspberry Pi 3 B+                    *Any revision of Raspberry Pi board should work

Setup

1. sudo apt-get update
2. git clone --recursive https://github.com/Bhuemann/rpi-led-game-system.git
3. cd rpi-led-game-system
4. make
5. sudo rmmod snd_bcm2835 *The library we use to draw to the matrix requires this driver be unloaded

To Run

1. sudo matrix-arcade

Adding games or anything else

The menu follows directory names inside menu_root folder. You may add any number of subdirectories to be displayed. It will automatically search for executables inside these directories and run them.