FINAL PROJECT – GOAL RUSH

function readSerial(data) {
  if (data === "BUTTON:CORRECT") {
    score++;
    // Animate football to the goal
  } else if (data === "BUTTON:WRONG") {
    missedShots++;
    // Animate football to the mannequin
  }
}

function toggleMusic() {
  if (isMusicPlaying) {
    backgroundSounds[currentTrackIndex].pause();
    isMusicPlaying = false;
  } else {
    backgroundSounds[currentTrackIndex].play();
    isMusicPlaying = true;
  }
}

DESCRIPTION OF ARDUINO CODE:

The Arduino code handles LED prompts, button detection, and serial communication with p5.js.

Key Components:

1. LED Control:
   • LEDs light up randomly, prompting user action:

void lightUpLED(int index) {
  for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
    digitalWrite(ledPins[i], (i == index) ? HIGH : LOW);
  }
}

• LEDs turn off after a button is pressed or the timeout ends:

void turnOffLEDs() {
  for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
    digitalWrite(ledPins[i], LOW);
  }
}

Button Detection:

• Checks if the correct button is pressed:

void checkButtonPress() {
  if (targetLED != -1 && digitalRead(buttonPins[targetLED]) == LOW) {
    Serial.println("BUTTON:CORRECT");
    targetLED = -1; 
    turnOffLEDs();
  } else {
    for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
      if (i != targetLED && digitalRead(buttonPins[i]) == LOW) {
        Serial.println("BUTTON:WRONG");
        targetLED = -1; 
        turnOffLEDs();
        break;
      }
    }
  }
}

Serial Communication:

• Sends formatted data to p5.js:

void sendLEDSignal(int ledIndex) {
  Serial.print("LED:");
  Serial.println(ledIndex);
}

Listens for responses from p5.js:

if (Serial.available()) {
  String command = Serial.readStringUntil('\n');
  if (command.startsWith("LED:")) {
    targetLED = command.substring(4).toInt();
    lightUpLED(targetLED);
  }
}

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN P5 AND ARDUINO:

How It Works:

• Arduino sends data about user responses (correct or wrong button presses) to p5.js.
• p5.js uses this data to update the game state:
  • Correct responses move the football to the goal and increase the score.
  • Incorrect responses move the football to a mannequin and increase missed attempts.
• p5.js also sends signals back to Arduino to light up LEDs.

Challenges Overcome:

• Initial miscommunication due to overlapping signals was resolved by implementing a debounce delay in Arduino and validation logic in p5.js.

CHALLENGES FACED:

One major challenge was managing communication between Arduino and p5.js. Initially, multiple data packets were sent for a single button press, causing disruptions in the game. To fix this, I added a debounce delay in the Arduino code:

if (magnitudeG > impactThreshold) {
  Serial.print("BUTTON:CORRECT");
  delay(200); // Debounce to avoid multiple signals
}

This ensured only one signal was sent per button press. I also validated inputs in p5.js by processing only expected packets like "BUTTON:CORRECT", which resolved signal misinterpretations.

Another challenge was ensuring strong soldering connections for the buttons and LEDs. My first attempts were unreliable, but then I secured the connections, improving hardware stability.

WHAT IM PROUD OF:

I’m proud of successfully integrating Arduino and p5.js to create a smooth and responsive game. Features like the animated football, scoring system, and FIFA-inspired music enhanced the user experience. Solving technical issues, such as serial communication and soldering, was rewarding, as they significantly improved the gameplay experience.

FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS: