--- title: "NeoArcade32" canonical: https://hamzadenizyilmaz.com.tr/projeler/neoarcade32 author: "Hamza Deniz Y\u0131lmaz" created: 2026-07-23T02:34:58.0032369+00:00 published: 2026-07-23T02:34:58.0032369+00:00 --- # NeoArcade32 ## NeoArcade32 ### ESP32-C6 Powered Mini Arcade Console > A fully-featured handheld arcade system built with ESP32-C6, featuring multiple games, vibrant TFT graphics, sound, and modular input controls. --- ## Overview **NeoArcade32** is a compact yet powerful arcade console designed for embedded systems enthusiasts. Built on the ESP32-C6 platform, it combines real-time graphics rendering, multi-game architecture, responsive controls, and customizable UI into a single firmware. This project demonstrates: - Embedded game development - Real-time input handling - SPI TFT graphics optimization - Modular system design --- ## Key Features ### Multi-Game System Includes multiple playable games: - 🟥 Dodge (Reflex-based survival) - 🟩 Snake (Classic grid gameplay) - 🟦 Breakout (Brick destruction physics) - 🐦 Flappy Bird (Physics-based tap game) - 🏃 Runner (Endless obstacle jumping) - 🚗 **Car Racer (NEW)** (Lane-based racing game) - 🏓 Pong Duel (2 Player) - ⚡ Reflex Duel (Reaction speed battle) - 🧩 Arena Duel (Coin collection PvP) --- ### Smart Input System - Dual joystick support - 4-button control system (fully mapped) - Deadzone calibration - Debounced input handling --- ### Advanced UI System - Smooth menu navigation - Neon color themes - Dynamic headers & cards - Status HUD (score, state) - Animated boot/loading screen --- ### Hardware Effects - RGB LED feedback (game states) - Buzzer sound system (tone-based) - Backlight control --- ### Settings Menu - Sound ON/OFF - Theme switching - Difficulty levels - Deadzone adjustment - Joystick calibration - RGB LED test --- ## System Architecture ``` Core Loop ├── Input System ├── Page Manager (State Machine) │ ├── Menu Pages │ ├── Game Pages │ └── Settings ├── Rendering Layer (TFT) └── Sound + RGB Feedback ``` The entire system is built around a **state-driven architecture**, ensuring: - clean transitions - modular game logic - easy expansion --- ## Software Design Highlights ### State Machine Each screen is a state: ``` HOME → GAME → GAMEOVER → MENU ``` ### Modular Game Engine Each game: - ` initGame() ` - ` updateGame() ` - ` drawGame() ` ### Frame Control - Millisecond-based timing (` millis() `) - No blocking loops - Smooth gameplay --- ## Hardware Requirements | Component | Description | | --- | --- | | ESP32-C6 | Main MCU | | ILI9341 TFT | 240x320 SPI Display | | Joystick (1-2) | Analog control | | Push Buttons (x4) | Input | | RGB LED | Feedback | | Buzzer | Sound | --- ### Components Used | Component | Description | Link | | --- | --- | --- | | **ESP32-C6** | Main Microcontroller (MCU) | [ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1](https://www.e-komponent.com/esp32-c6-devkitc-1-n8) | | **ILI9341 TFT** | 2.8" 240x320 SPI Touch Display | [2.8" 240x320 ILI9341 TFT](https://www.robotistan.com/28incharduinotouchscreenshield-240320pixel-tftlcd-ili9341-en) | | **Joystick (x2)** | Analog Joystick Module | [XY Joystick Module](https://www.robo90.com/xy-joystick-modulu-arduino-uyumlu) | | **Push Buttons (x4)** | 12x12mm Push Buttons | [Push Button Set (12x12mm)](https://www.robo90.com/push-buton-ve-renkli-kapak-seti-12x12x73-25-adet) | | **RGB LED** | 5mm Diffused RGB LED (Common Anode) | [5mm RGB LED](https://www.robo90.com/5mm-diffused-rgb-led-ortak-anot) | | **Buzzer** | 5V Passive Buzzer | [5V Passive Buzzer](https://www.robo90.com/pasif-buzzer-5v) | --- ## Pin Configuration ```cpp TFT: CS -> GPIO17 RST -> GPIO18 DC -> GPIO19 BL -> GPIO20 SCK -> GPIO21 MOSI -> GPIO22 Joystick 1: VRX -> GPIO0 VRY -> GPIO1 SW -> GPIO2 Joystick 2: VRX -> GPIO3 VRY -> GPIO4 SW -> GPIO5 Buttons: BTN1 -> GPIO6 BTN2 -> GPIO7 BTN3 -> GPIO9 BTN4 -> GPIO10 Buzzer: GPIO11 RGB LED: R -> GPIO14 G -> GPIO15 B -> GPIO16 ``` --- ## Controls | Input | Function | | --- | --- | | BTN1 | Select / Jump / Action | | BTN2 | Back / Exit | | BTN3 | Left / Up | | BTN4 | Right / Down | | Joystick | Movement | --- ## Featured Game: Car Racer A lane-based arcade racing game: - 3-lane movement system - Increasing difficulty - Collision detection - Turbo boost (BTN1) - Dynamic enemy spawn --- ## Display System - Resolution: **320x240** - Interface: SPI - Driver: ILI9341 ### Rendering Techniques: - Partial redraws for performance - Layered drawing (HUD + game) - Color-coded UI states --- ## Audio System - PWM-based tone generation - Game feedback sounds - Event-driven audio triggers --- ## RGB Feedback System RGB LED indicates system state: | State | Color | | --- | --- | | Menu | Green | | Game | Blue | | Danger | Red | | Boot | Gradient | --- ## Installation ### 1. Install Arduino IDE Download from: https://www.arduino.cc/ ### 2. Install ESP32 Board - Open Board Manager - Install: **ESP32 by Espressif** ### 3. Install Libraries - Adafruit GFX - Adafruit ILI9341 ### 4. Upload Code - Select ESP32-C6 board - Upload ` .ino ` --- ## Known Issues - Joystick calibration varies per hardware - Some ESP32 core versions require LEDC adjustments - TFT speed depends on SPI config --- ## Performance Notes - Optimized for **real-time rendering** - Minimal memory footprint - Stable FPS across games --- ## Future Roadmap - > Advanced sound engine - > High score saving - > WiFi multiplayer - > Tetris / Space Invaders - > Game plugin system --- ## 📸 Showcase ![Photo 1](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hamzadenizyilmaz/NeoArcade32/HEAD/photo/photo1.jpeg) ![Photo 2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hamzadenizyilmaz/NeoArcade32/HEAD/photo/photo2.jpeg) --- ## Author **Hamza Deniz YILMAZ - Creart Soft** --- ## Contributing Contributions are welcome\! 1. Fork the repo 2. Create a branch 3. Submit a pull request --- ## Support If you like this project: - Star the repository - Fork it - Share ideas --- ## License AGPL-3.0 license --- ## Final Note NeoArcade32 is not just a game project, it's a complete **embedded system showcase** combining hardware + software + UX. --- ## NeoArcade32 — kaynak ve uygulama notları ### Proje ve belgeyi birlikte değerlendirin Bu kayıt için kaynak açıklama korunmuştur. Kurulum, bağımlılık ve lisans kararlarında bu kayda bağlı proje ve dokümanı birlikte inceleyin; doğrulanmamış sürüm, ölçüm veya özellik bu ekle ilan edilmemiştir. ### Metinde geçen depo bağlantıları - [Depo bağlantısı](https://github.com/hamzadenizyilmaz/NeoArcade32) ### İlgili okuma yolu - [NeoArcade32 Proje Dokümanı](/dokumanlar/github-neoarcade32)