Sync a Song

Arduino Plug and Make Kit

3D printer

Arduino IDE

<html><body>SyncASong is a super fun two-player game where you and a friend control two vintage-style tape reels. The goal? Spin your reels at the same speed! Nail the perfect sync, and the game rewards your teamwork by playing a song. <h3>Needed material from the kit</h3>Before we begin, let's gather all the necessary components from the Plug and Make kit: Arduino Uno R4. 2x Modulino Base and spacers 2x Modulino Pixel 2x Modulino Buzzer 2x Modulino Knob Modulino Buttons Qwiic cables Screws and nuts <h3>Configuring Modulinos</h3>Since we are using multiple instances of the same kind of Modulinos in the same Qwiic chain, we need to change the default address of one of the knobs. Here's how to do it: <ol><li>Install the Modulino Library: Open the Arduino IDE and install the Modulino library from the Arduino Library Manager. </li><li>Load the Address Changer Example: Navigate to File &gt; Examples &gt; Modulino &gt; Utilities &gt; AddressChanger. </li><li>Set a New Address: Modify the example code to assign a new address by setting the variable new_address. </li></ol><pre>#include "Wire.h" const uint8_t new_address = 18; </pre><pre>uint8_t address; </pre><pre>void setup() { … </pre> <ol><li>Upload the Sketch: Upload the sketch to the UNO R4. </li></ol><ol><li>Connect the modulino: Connect just one Modulino to the UNO R4. </li><li>Follow Instructions: Reset the board and follow the instructions provided in the Serial Monitor to change the address. </li></ol><ol><li>Mark the Modified Modulino: Use a marker to label the modified Modulino so you can easily identify it later. </li></ol> In the provided sketch the addresses are: <blockquote>Left side Buzzer: 18 </blockquote><blockquote>Left side Pixels: 14 </blockquote><blockquote>Left side Knob: 10 </blockquote><blockquote>Right side Buzzer: 16 </blockquote><blockquote>Right side Pixels: 12 </blockquote><blockquote>Right side Knob: 8 </blockquote> <h3>Assembling the game</h3>To put the game together, start by setting up the two Modulino bases. On the left side, mount the Modulinos for the buzzer, pixels, and knob. On the right side, do the same, but also attach the Arduino Uno R4 to this base. The two bases will be linked using a Modulino Button, creating the connection between the left and right sides. <figure><img src="https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/d8534944-84e2-476f-9de7-373037008cc3.jpg"/><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Once both sides are fully set up, connect all the Modulinos using Qwiic cables, forming a single chain. Make sure everything is securely attached to the bases and that the connections are solid—no loose ends! <figure><img src="https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/a522bb22-983f-4eea-8a5d-600e2a5085e8.jpg"/><figcaption></figcaption></figure>With the hardware assembled, the next step is programming the Arduino Uno R4. Download the project zip file from the download section on this page, open it in the Arduino IDE, and upload it to your board. After you’ve completed these steps, your game structure should be fully assembled and ready for action! <h3>Print the tape reels</h3>Time to 3D print the reels! Download the file from the proper section at the bottom of this page, choose your favorite color, and print. Your final result should look something like this: <figure><img src="https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/0d45ced8-2eb2-45c9-bfbc-279c65e5e2d6.jpg"/><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Now you’re ready to play SyncASong! Use the buttons to switch between songs, spin those reels in sync, and enjoy the music. <h3>Customization</h3>Right now, there are 3 preloaded songs in the sketch. Want to add your own? Download your favorite tunes and modify the code to make it your own! Check out the GitHub repository: <a href="https://github.com/robsoncouto/arduino-songs">arduino-songs </a> <figure><img src="https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/c59c2247-f30e-4db6-884a-d4a4e7b93a66.jpg"/><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Enjoy SyncASong and happy gaming! 🎶 </body></html>

Sync a Song

A fun, nostalgic music game for two players, built with the Arduino Plug and Make kit. It’s inspired by those old-school reel-to-reel tape recorders.