How I Built My Own Basketball Scoreboard (From Scratch!)

Hi again!
This is a video showcasing one of my older yet more ambitious projects; a fully functional basketball scoreboard! Because professional scoreboards are incredibly expensive, I decided to build my own. It turned out quite well in my opinion, and features almost all the qualities of a professional scoreboard for less than a tenth of the price.
Hope you enjoy! :)
Music Used:
0:40 to 5:05 - Venusian by LEMMiNO
5:12 to 9:14 - Infinity by LEMMiNO
Intro and Outro - secret crates by Springtime Stroll
LEMMiNO Music Channel - / lemminomusic
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[@melindam1282]

Brilliant! Congrats young man!

[@sandhillslacrosseassociati5674]

dude, how do you only have 255 subscribers? You are killing it!

[@mr_clydethecat2240]

Another W video and project from Collin

[@davidkelemen3305]

Nice one! The issue regarding the common ground wire happened to me recently, fortunately I only spent a day or so figuring out the problem :)

[@StevenHughes0]

Really cool stuff. I'd love to make something like this

[@maxgamingyt17]

Can you make these and sell them? i am willing to buy one as long as its not expensive and with that same buzzer model

[@CollinWentzien]

Hey! I haven't checked parts prices in a long while but off the top of my head I would say between 400-500 for parts and labor. If that interests you, shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@gensen1945]

Dope vid Collin

[@darkmockingjay2267]

collin u r so cool awesome video u r so gud at tech

[@GuilhermeGoll]

Hi Collin. Great work, congratulations! I'm doing a similar project. Do you have the final project for light diffusers? Could you share it?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi Guilherme, Excited to hear you are working on a similar project! Unfortunately I do not have the file for the diffusers, but you can find all other files on my GitHub linked in the description. If you want to make them and 3D print them yourself, I would suggest using the diffuser cutout from the scoreboard Illustrator file, importing it as a sketch into your preffered CAD program (Fusion 360, Onshape, etc.) and then extruding it to the thickness of the scoreboard (mine was 1/4 inches). I printed my diffusers with white PLA with 0% infill and that seemed to work the best. Hope this helps!

[@lanceozom]

Hi Collin..it is really informative video. I was wondering you might want to share the wiring for all the led lights, sorry I am not good in reading schematic diagrams .

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi Rolando, Glad you enjoyed the video! I'll try to post a more detailed picture of the wiring for the lights within this next week. For now, the way I did it was attach the +5v pin on the LED to the power supply power, the GND on the LED to BOTH the Arduino ground pin and the power supply ground, and the DIN (data in) pin on the LED to digital pin 3 on the Arduino. Hope that helps :)

[@thomasquinot5273]

Super impressive design and execution! How did you make the faceplate for the keypad?

[@CollinWentzien]

Thanks! For the keypad overlay, I just printed out a keypad design I made onto regular paper, and then laminated and cut the paper, which gives it its glossy appearence. Hope that helps :)

[@alexandergutierrez9301]

Thanks a lot!!

[@antoninomanfre1387]

HI Nice project, very interesting. The digits that make up the numbers are made up of two WS2812B LEDs per segment, can they be enlarged from 2 LEDs to 4 LEDs per segment?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi! Hope you enjoyed the video. The digits can definitely be enlarged to 4 LEDs per segment, just make sure you change the arrays that store the digit combinations and also use an appropriate power supply. The one I used in the video was 5V 20A which should still be fine for more LEDs but you may want to use a 30 or even 40 amp one.

[@antoninomanfre1387]

@@CollinWentzien ok

[@valquiriavalor7082]

Hello, can you explain me how you applied the board to depth? I'm a very beginner and I didn't really understand what you did, I'd appreciate it a lot

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi! What exactly do you mean applied the board?

[@antoninomanfre1387]

Ciao ho ripreso in mano questo progetto, e secondo me hai fatto un errore nello schema, stai alimentando NRF24L01 a 5V, questo modulo va alimentato a 3,3V non a 5V come scrivi tu.

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi! The nRF24L01 module I used has a converter built in to decrease the voltage from 5V to 3v3. However, if yours doesn't have that converter then I would suggest running it straight off of the arduino's 3v3 rail.

[@Jeff97405]

There are multiple scoreboard manufactures. Do they know your making these? What makes yours different than the ones being used at schools today?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi Jeff! Hope you enjoyed the video. I haven't reached out to any manufacturers yet as this was more of a "fun" project, but it's definitely not a bad idea and I may consider doing that in the not so distant future. As for what makes it different, the biggest different is what is offered for the price. This scoreboard, at under $400, includes a wireless controller and industry-grade horn, while similar scoreboards at that price range don't come with either. Scoreboards with those features start at around $1000, and while they are higher quality and professionally manufactured, I find it's more fun (and cost effective!) to just build your own. Plus, you learn a ton on the way which can also be applied to more professional scoreboards. Sorry for the long explanation -- hope that helps!

[@Jeff97405]

@@CollinWentzien thanks for replying. Not being negative. Also your size of your scoreboard dont think would be right for even a high school gym. If this is what you want to do. Please go ahead and make good looking scoreboards. If you want to make one for a dirt race track thats tall has a house let me know....GOOD LUCK in your future....wish I knew what I wanted to be at your age!!!!

[@CollinWentzien]

@@Jeff97405 Thanks! Feedback is always appreciated :)

[@sylgonjaysanoy8890]

cool stuff... im also working with a nrf24l01 module, but i have a problem. how can use ky-002 to control 7segment using nrf24l01.?

[@CollinWentzien]

Using an Arduino you should be able to send and receive data with the nrf24L01 the same way I did in this project. You just need a way to interpret the ky-002 module, then transform that data into something the nrf module can send, and then receive and decode that data on the other end and display it on a 7 segment display.

[@sylgonjaysanoy8890]

@@CollinWentzienthank you so much...

[@sylgonjaysanoy8890]

can i send you my code.?

[@CollinWentzien]

@@sylgonjaysanoy8890 Sure, I'm not too sure how much I'll be able to help but I'll definitely look over it and give you pointers. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@maxgamingyt17]

can you try making a hockey one? i subbed, can you also make one for me if that is possible? a hockey one with penalties, shots on goal, period, time, and scores with a actual buzzer?

[@CollinWentzien]

Yes it's definitely possible to make a hockey scoreboard. If you want more details feel free to message me on instagram (in description) or email me (on yt profile)

[@maxgamingyt17]

ok

[@SC-wp3te]

How to make the basketball clock sir?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi, I briefly outlined the materials I used in the video but the scoreboard is made out of wood that I laser cut, the digits are 3D printed, the LEDs are WS2812B addressible LEDs, and everything is powered by an Arduino

[@clydeharoldcuajao2857]

how to make the shot clock sir?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi Clyde, you should be able to hook up multiple receivers to one transmitter as long as they're on the same channel (ex. "00001"). From there display the time and add a secondary clock to the code to act as the shot clock.

[@sheluv_jjz]

Can I buy it?

[@CollinWentzien]

Email me at [e-mail] and we can figure something out :)

[@sheluv_jjz]

PLEASE

[@sheluv_jjz]

@@CollinWentzien I sent it

[@cobraAH1]

you sell this online?

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi, right now I do not but if you would like to talk about buying one email me at [e-mail]

[@v-mandaboss8509]

How much for a scoreboard?

[@CollinWentzien]

Dm me at @collin.wentzien on instagram and we can figure something out

[@NoahRonaldo22]

If you were to sell this how much would it be

[@CollinWentzien]

Parts would be $300ish and it would take a few weeks for me to make so probably $600 ish at the minimum

[@NoahRonaldo22]

@@CollinWentzien Ah, Not Bad For A Homemade

[@benvideos6323]

Can I buy it

[@CollinWentzien]

Email me or dm on instagram and we can figure something out

[@bossgirl1202]

Ok

[@hasrihasan7711]

hey, how much can i buy from you

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi Hasri, email me at [e-mail] and we can figure something out.

[@JohnJohn-gy2st]

Hello

[@Dechayx.341]

Dude we want your help

[@CollinWentzien]

Hi! What can I help with?

[@jsignsandgraphics7436]

SOOOO, you need a job??

[@CollinWentzien]

If you have positions open I would love to talk to you about working something out, my email is [e-mail] :)