Scoreboard
An easy way to keep track of your score.
I've played too many games of table tennis where the score was forgotten. I wanted an easy solution to prevent that from happening, so I developed this Arduino-based open source scoreboard.
Keeping track of the score is as simple as pushing a button.
Even though this scoreboard is programmed specifically for table tennis, it could be re-programmed to score the sport of your choice. All it takes is a little code-tweaking on your part. It might even make a decent clock or count-down timer. It's all possible since it's open-source.
Price:
- $300
+ tax & shipping
I'm offering these as DIY kits on an if-available basis. If you would like one, contact me.
Open Source
If you would prefer to work from scratch rather than purchase a DIY kit from me, then feel free to download the necessary files.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Please abide by the license and consider buying me a rootbeer float.
Features:
- Large 5" bi-color 7-segment numbers
- Ultra power-efficient display
- Tracks points, games, server, and sides
- Wireless buttons last 5+ years on a coin cell
- Display itself can also be battery-powered
- Mounts to a wall, cubby, tabletop, or tripod
- Pre-programmed to play official table tennis rules
- Hold any button to remove the last scored point
Adjustable pre-programmed parameters:
- 5, 11, or 21 point games
- 1-5 "games-to-win" per match
- Player starting side (or random)
- Server starting side (or random)
- Sound ON / OFF
Materials:
- Mahogany-based plywood
- A variety of plexiglass
- 9 printed circuit boards
- A whole lot of awesome electronic components
Display housing size:
- 13.0" x 6.8" x 2.0"
Button size:
- 3.6" x 1.1" x 1.1" (not including nub)
