
Simon Says — SIK Circuit 16
Consignes
Parts & Introduction
Parts & Introduction
The grand finale! Simon Says is a memory game where you repeat an ever-growing sequence of colored lights and sounds. This project combines LEDs, buttons, and a buzzer into a complete game with multiple modes. It's the most complex circuit in the SIK — a great capstone project.
Parts Needed
- 1x Arduino Uno + USB cable
- 1x Breadboard
- 4x LEDs (red, green, blue, yellow if possible)
- 4x Push Buttons
- 1x Piezo Buzzer
- 4x 330Ω Resistors
- 17x Jumper Wires
Game Modes
- Memory Mode (default) — Follow the growing pattern. Win after 13 rounds.
- Battle Mode (hold green at startup) — Two-player mode, each player extends the sequence.
- Easter Egg (hold yellow at startup) — Plays "Stayin' Alive" with flashing LEDs!
Matériaux pour cette étape :
SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.21 kitOutils nécessaires :
Ordinateur avec l'IDE ArduinoHardware Hookup
Hardware Hookup
Wiring Instructions
Pin Assignments
| Component | Arduino Pin |
|---|---|
| Red LED | 10 |
| Green LED | 3 |
| Blue LED | 13 |
| Yellow LED | 5 |
| Red Button | 9 |
| Green Button | 2 |
| Blue Button | 12 |
| Yellow Button | 6 |
| Buzzer pin 1 | 4 |
| Buzzer pin 2 | 7 |
- Each LED needs a 330Ω resistor between its negative leg and GND.
- Buttons use
INPUT_PULLUPmode — connect one side to the pin, other side to GND. No external resistors needed. - The buzzer uses two pins for push-pull drive (louder sound).
- Important: Make sure both GND rails on the breadboard are connected together!
Matériaux pour cette étape :
Bouton-poussoir4 pièces
Buzzer piézoélectrique1 pièce
Plaque d'essai1 pièce
Fils de liaison12 piècesArduino Code
Arduino Code
Open the Arduino IDE and upload the following sketch to your Arduino board.
Matériaux pour cette étape :
Arduino Uno R31 pièceOutils nécessaires :
Ordinateur avec l'IDE ArduinoTest & Experiment
Test & Experiment
What You Should See
The game starts with a victory sound, then LEDs cycle in an "attract mode" pattern. Press any button to start playing:
- A random LED lights up with a tone — press the matching button.
- The sequence grows by one each round.
- Win after 13 correct rounds! Lose if you press wrong or take too long (3 seconds).
Troubleshooting
- Only half the circuit works: Make sure both GND rails on the breadboard are connected together!
- No sound: Check that both buzzer pins are in the correct rows.
- Buttons not responding: Pay close attention to which pin connects to each button. The
INPUT_PULLUPmode means buttons read LOW when pressed.
Experiments to Try
- Hold the green button during power-up for Battle Mode (2 players).
- Hold the yellow button during power-up for the Bee Gees easter egg!
- Modify
ROUNDS_TO_WINto make the game easier or harder. - Change
ENTRY_TIME_LIMITto give more or less time per button press.
Matériaux
8- SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.210 % de commission1 kit€92.44
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