Badminton Target

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  Badminton Target

Inspiration

This project was inspired by advice from my badminton coach, who told me that learning how to control the shuttlecock with accuracy is one of the most important skills in the game. I wanted to create a system that would help me and other player practice hitting a specific target, even when training alone. This inspired me to build a tool that combines sports and technology to improve precision in a fun and interactive way.

What it does

Badminton target is a training device that helps players improve their accuracy and precision. It uses a thin film pressure sensor to detect when a shuttlecock hits the target area. When a hit is detected, the system displays feedback on an OLED screen and updates the score.

How we built it

The system is built using a Rasberry Pi Pico, AA Alkaline Batteries, Micro USB Battery holder and thin film pressure sensor. The main micro-controller is the Rasberry Pi Pico and the power is supplied using AA alkaline batteries connected through a micro-USB battery holder.

Challenges we ran into

Challenges was making sure the thin-film pressure sensor accurately detect shuttlecock hits while ignoring small vibrations or accidental touches around the sensor. I had to carefully calibrate the voltage threshold so that only meaningful impacts like a direct hit from a shuttlecock were counted. Finding the right balance between sensitivity and stability took several rounds of testing and adjusting to ensure reliable performance.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I am proud that the system works reliably and provides real time hits detection and scoring. I created something that solves a real problem and make solo training easier and more fun.

What we learned

I learned how to use an analog pressure sensor with the Raspberry Pi Pico, how to convert raw sensor values into real voltage, and how to program a system to react to physical input.

What's next for Badminton Target

The next step for Badminton Target is to replace the cardboard with a bounceable material so the shuttlecock rebounds after hit. Also build a new sensor system that can detect whether the birdie lands in or out of bounds.

Built With

• circuitpyyhon
• kintone