Binary Blaster Kit

SKU: KIT-12037 Brand: Sparkfun

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Binary Blaster is a game designed to help teach what binary numbers are and how to convert from decimal (and hexadecimal) to binary quickly. The game displays a value on the dual 7-segment displays, and the player is challenged to press the buttons in a way that represents the binary equivalent. Pressing a specific button allows a player to â€œsetâ€ that bit while leaving a button alone leaves the bit â€œclearâ€. There are four buttons on the Binary Blaster, each one represents a bit giving the player 15 different binary number possibilities. If the player gets all 15 correct, they win! Additionally, each blaster also displays a time score after each game, giving the player the ability to keep track of their fastest speed and practice to get even faster!

Each Binary Blaster comes as an easy to assemble PTH soldering kit, and itâ€™s up to you to solder it all together! If youâ€™re new to soldering and looking to learn about the wonderful world of binary, then the Binary Blaster Kit is a great place to start!

Kit Includes:

1x Binary Blaster PCB
1x Programmed ATMEGA328
1x PTH Buzzer
1x Resistor - 10K
2x Capacitor - 0.1uF
2x 7-Segment Red LED
2x Mini Power Switch
2x AA Battery
4x AA Battery Holder
4x LED Tactile Button - Red
4x Phillips Machine Screw - 4-40, 3/8"
4x Nylon Standoff - 4-40, 3/8"

Documents:

Schematic
Eagle Files
Datasheet (ATMEGA328)
Assembly Guide (Assembly Instructions & How to Play)
GitHub (Design Files & Example Code)
Product Video

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NSW, 2289
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