ECE434 Project - Connect 4

Team members: Nathaniel Craan

Grading Template
I'm using the following template to grade. Each slot is 10 points. 0 = Missing, 5=OK, 10=Wow!

 09 Executive Summary 09 Packaging 09 Installation Instructions 09 User Instructions 09 Highlights 09 Theory of Operation 09 Work Breakdown 09 Future Work/Conclusions 09 Hackster.io 09 Demo/Poster 00 Not Late

Score: 90/100

Executive Summary
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My project involves using an 8x8 led matrix with Beaglebone to play Connect 4. The game will be able to be played directly using rotary encoders and buttons on the breadboard.

Connect 4 is fully playable using the rotary encoder, button, led matrix and accelerometer. The placement of pieces and detection of 4 in a row all functions as intended.

While the piece is dropping into place if there are any pieces of the same color already in the column they temporarily disappear until the piece is in its proper location. Once the piece is in place the pieces reappear so the game still functions as intended.

Overall, I was able to get the game functioning and meet the initial goals I had set. That being said there are many additions I would have added if I had more time to accomplish them.

Packaging
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Installation Instructions
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User Instructions
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Highlights
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Theory of Operation
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Work Breakdown
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Also list here what doesn't work yet and when you think it will be finished and who is finishing it.

Future Work
With more time I would have liked to incorporate these ideas:


 * Added functionality to play the game between two Beaglebones
 * Display the score between the two players
 * An option to play against a "computer" player
 * Interface the game with a webpage

Conclusions
My original goal was to create Connect 4 using an 8x8 led matrix. I was able to achieve that and added a number of additional effects that happen within the functionality of the game.