The Space Invaders LED matrix makes use of LED multiplexing and an Arduino microcontroller combined with user input via analog joystick to create a handheld “Space Invaders” game. The user moves the laser shooter left-right to avoid alien fire, and clicks the joystick button to “fire” at the alien invaders. The buzzer provides gameplay audio and feedback when the user and/or aliens are hit.

Components: LEDs, resistors, transistors, buzzer, analog joystick breakout kit, Stanford-version Arduino-compatible Metro Mini 328, breakout board, jumper wires
Processes: circuit design, soldering, coding in Arduino
Course: ENGR 40M: An Intro to Making: What is EE, Stanford University