Scoreduino Modules
How to assemble 2 colors 4 x dot matrix displays to build cricket and soccer scoreboard
SCOREDUINO-DMD module allows you to build 30+ types of digital scoreboards for cricket and soccer/football. All the scoreboards operate with SCOREDUINO app.
To build a single display digital scoreboard, you need to collect these components:
- 4 x P10 dot matrix displays- 2 colors
- 3 x 16 pin IDC cable (included with the dot matrix display)- one long 50cm cable, one short 10-20cm.
- 2 x Power cables (included with each dot matrix display)
- 1 x SCOREDUINO-DMD module. 1 module-1 output, meaning each module provides only one output. Choose the output while placing the order
- 1 x HC-06 Bluetooth Module
- 1 x 5V 5A power supply
Any type of scoreboard can be built with the following 4 steps:
Read this tutorial- How to build a usable enclosure for your digital scoreboard ?
See all the images on Flickr
The clear images will give you excellent hint to build your first SCOREDUINO-DMD based scoreboard.
Let's start.
Step 1: PREPARE THE SCOREBOARD UNIT
Each dot matrix display includes the following set of parts:
You will see arrows at the back of the display, 1 or 2 arrows pointing upward and 1 or 2 arrows to your right. Keep the displays on your table exactly as shown on the image below.
Look at the UP arrow a little closer
Connect 16 pins IDC cables and power cables as shown on the images below
RED wire goes to VCC pin- BLACK wire goes to GND pin
Step 2: CONNECT THE SCOREBOARD UNIT TO THE SCOREDUINO-DMD
- Connect the power cable to the screw terminal of SCOREDUINO-DMD module using a screw driver.
- Plug the IDC cable into the IDC socket on the SCOREDUINO-DMD board.
- Attach the HC-06 Bluetooth module to the SCOREDUINO-DMD board.
Step 3: POWER UP 5V 5Amp
Upon activating the module, the display will promptly showcase the output corresponding to your selected purchase. 1 board gives only 1 output.
Step 4: Operate using Scoreduino App
Open the SCOREDUINO App and operate the scoreboard, up down counter or timer.
How to use the Scoreduino App ?
- Pair your phone with the Bluetooth module using code: 1234.
- Connect to the Bluetooth module(Name: SCOREDUINO) via the App
- Operate the Scoreboard/Timer/Counter
Read this tutorial- How to build a usable enclosure for your digital scoreboard ?
Click on the images below to see the outputs
SCOREDUINO-DMD is pre-programmed with 3 outputs- 1 board has only 1 output.
Check out this page for all the possible outputs.
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