Triple Color Scoreboard - Android Controlled DIY Digital Scoreboard for Soccer and Cricket. DIY Digital Scoreboard in 4 Steps Using SCOREDUINO.
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Triple Color Scoreboard - Android Controlled DIY Digital Scoreboard for Soccer and Cricket. DIY Digital Scoreboard in 4 Steps Using SCOREDUINO.
Create a versatile range of Scoreduino-DMD based digital scoreboards and timers with this adaptable module, offering over 30 unique variations. Each module comes preloaded with code for a single output, allowing you to choose your preferred output and customize colors to match your preferences. Comprehensive documentation is available for all scoreboard outputs, ensuring easy implementation. The cricket scoreboard feature specifically enhances the real-time experience for enthusiasts by displaying live match scores from cricclubs.com, and playhq.com.
For Cricket Enthusiasts:
Enhance your cricket experience with our state-of-the-art P10 Digital Scoreboard. Featuring three vertically aligned displays, each measuring a generous 320mm x 160mm for maximum visibility, this scoreboard is designed to immerse you in the game. With 16cm text and available in three distinct colors – red, blue, and green or white – it intuitively conveys total runs, wickets, and overs, ensuring you stay updated throughout the match.
Features:
Dynamic Vertical Displays: Three vertically arranged P10 displays provide a clear and comprehensive view of total runs, wickets, and overs.
Automatic Score Updates: Integration with an Android app ensures hassle-free operation, automatically downloading scores from playhq.com(uses API) and cricclubs.com.
Manual Score Updates: Cricket enthusiasts can manually update scores using the user-friendly Android app for added flexibility.
Wireless Control: Operate the scoreboard with two Android phones for unlimited range control or within a 10-meter range with a single phone.
Indoor Recommended: Although suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the scoreboard's compact size is particularly recommended for indoor community sports events.
For Football/Soccer Enthusiasts:
Enhance your football or soccer matches with the adaptable P10 Digital Scoreboard. Use the top or middle display for team names, such as HOM AWA or USA AUS, and update scores manually using the Android app for seamless control from any location on the field.
Key Features for Football/Soccer:
Team Name Display: The top or middle display dynamically showcases team names during football or soccer matches.
Manual Score Updates: Easily update scores manually using the user-friendly Android app.
Wireless Control: Control the scoreboard from any distance with two Android phones, ensuring maximum flexibility and convenience.
Common Features for Both Cricket and Football/Soccer:
Versatile Usage: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, adapting easily to different ground sizes.
Powerful Performance: Requires a direct power line or a diesel/petrol generator; battery supply is not supported due to high power consumption.
Compact Size: Measuring 480mm x 320mm, ensuring excellent visibility and adaptability for various sports.
Works with 5V 6A Adapter: Efficiently powered for seamless operation.
Revolutionize your sports events with our P10 Digital Scoreboard – a game-changer for both cricket and football enthusiasts, offering dynamic displays, wireless control, and user-friendly functionality!
This tutorial shows how to build a large size 640mmx480mm scoreboard. This is just one example, there are more than 30 possibilities. Depending on the size, you can purchase the display modules and accessories to build other types of scoreboards as well.
Supplies
This tutorial is for basic triple display soccer, and cricket scoreboard. There are more than 30 possibilities, this is just one of them.
- 3 x P10 dot matrix display- RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELLOW/WHITE
- 2 x 16 pin IDC cable 40cm (included with the dot matrix display)
- 1 x 16 pin IDC cable 20cm
- 1 x Power cable(included with the dot matrix display)
- 1 x Fully assembled SCOREDUINO-DMD module. 1 module-1 output, meaning each module provides only one output. Choose the output while placing the order. Option 2: Scoreduino module using Arduino Pro Micro
- 1 x HC-06 Bluetooth Module
- 1 x 5V 6A power supply
Prepare the Scoreboard Display Unit
You will see arrows at the back of the display: 1 or 2 pointing upward and 1 or 2 pointing to your right. Place the display on your table exactly as shown in the image.
- Connect the 16-pin IDC cable to the LEFT IDC socket on the bottom display.
- Connect the power cable to the VCC and GND terminals on the display board. The RED wire goes to the VCC pin, and the BLACK wire goes to the GND pin.
Connect the Scoreboard Unit to the SCOREDUINO-DMD Module
- Use a screwdriver to connect the power cable to the screw terminal of the SCOREDUINO-DMD module.
- Plug in the 16x2 IDC cable into the IDC socket on the SCOREDUINO-DMD board.
- Attach the HC-06 Bluetooth module to the SCOREDUINO-DMD board.
Power Up the Scoreboard Display and Scoreduino Using 5V-6A Power Adapter
After the IDC cable and power cable are connected to the scoreboard, you can power up the SCOREDUINO-DMD module. You will see the output that you have selected while ordering the module.
Operate Your Cricket or Soccer Using Scoreduino App
To operate the scoreboard, follow these steps:
- Download this app for soccer and Download this app for Cricket. There are more than 20 apps built for different scoreboards. Users will be given a link to the correct app to operate the scoreboard of their choice.
- Go to your phone's settings and pair your phone's Bluetooth with the scoreboard's Bluetooth.
- Open the app and navigate to SCORE4 or Open Manual Cricket Scoreboard App.
- Connect your phone to the scoreboard's Bluetooth through the app.
- You can now operate the scoreboard. When you send commands, the scores will increase or decrease accordingly.