Ultra Large Digital Scoreboard for Football and Cricket. Built Using Arduino Scoreduino DMD. Control With Android App.
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Ultra Large Digital Scoreboard for Football and Cricket. Built Using Arduino Scoreduino DMD. Control With Android App.
Digital scoreboards are often perceived as prohibitively expensive for community-level tournaments, forcing organizers to resort to manual score updates or forego scoreboards altogether. This not only impacts the quality of game but also diminishes the overall experience for players and spectators alike.
Consider the frustration of manually updating scores on a traditional scoreboard during a tense cricket match. The time and effort required can be overwhelming, diverting attention from the game itself. But what if there was a more accessible option available? Imagine having access to a professional-grade digital scoreboard without straining your budget.
Introducing Scoreduino-DMD—an innovative solution designed specifically for DIY digital scoreboards, making them accessible to everyone from local sports clubs and school teams to community leagues.
The Scoreduino-DMD module offers versatility in creating scoreboards of varying sizes. Whether you need a compact 32cmx16cm display for indoor sports or a larger 96cm by 48cm screen for outdoor matches, Scoreduino DMD provides customizable solutions tailored to the specific needs of your event, ensuring maximum visibility and impact.
What sets Scoreduino apart is its revolutionary approach to digital scoreboards, offering limitless possibilities. Each Scoreduino module comes preloaded with an output (out of 30+ possible outputs), allowing users to configure their scoreboard according to their requirements. Setting up the displays is straightforward—simply connect them to the Scoreduino DMD module, power it up, and you're ready to go. It's that simple.
One of Scoreduino's standout features is its seamless operation via an intuitive Android app. This user-friendly application allows you to control the scoreboard remotely from anywhere in the world. Imagine being able to update scores in real-time, whether you're on the opposite side of the field or even in a different country—just as long as there's an internet connection available.
Let's delve deeper into the unique features that make Scoreduino DMD the ultimate choice for DIY scoreboards:
Remote Operation via Android App: The Scoreduino app enables you to manage your cricket or soccer scoreboard from any location globally. Whether you're in the US and your scoreboard is in Australia, you can update scores in real-time effortlessly. This eliminates the need for physical proximity to the scoreboard, providing unparalleled convenience and flexibility.
Real-Time Cricket Scores Integration: For cricket enthusiasts, Scoreduino seamlessly integrates with popular platforms like cricclubs.com and playhq.com (utilizing APIs). This ensures that your scoreboard automatically displays live scores, eliminating the need for manual updates and keeping your audience engaged with up-to-the-minute information.
The Scoreduino module is designed with adaptability in mind, facilitating the creation of various scoreboards effortlessly. This makes it perfect for a wide range of sports and events—from general scoreboards featuring timers to specialized boards tailored specifically for cricket, football, tennis, and beyond. The possibilities are virtually endless.
Targeting individuals who seek to build their own scoreboard without requiring advanced Arduino programming knowledge or extensive electronics expertise, Scoreduino provides a comprehensive solution. Whether you're starting with a basic scoreboard setup or planning to expand with additional display modules and accessories, Scoreduino offers a flexible, user-friendly approach to scoreboard creation.
This tutorial shows how to build a large size 960mmx320mm 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 single color 6 displays scoreboard. There are more than 30 possibilities, this is just one of them.
- 6 x P10 dot matrix display- choose any color
- 5 x 16x2 pin IDC cable 20cm (included with the dot matrix display)
- 1 x 16 pin IDC cable 1m
- 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.
- 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
- Use a screwdriver to connect the power cable to the screw terminal of the SCOREDUINO-DMD module.
- Plug the 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-DMD 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 Football or Cricket Scoreboard Using Scoreduino App
To operate the scoreboard, follow these steps:
- Download the app For Football, Tennis, Table Tennis. 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.
- Download this app for Manual Cricket Scoring
- Go to your phone's settings and pair your phone's Bluetooth with the scoreboard's Bluetooth.
- Open the app and navigate to SCORE4 Basic if you have built a football scoreboard.
- 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.