Dino Game Using Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Building a Dino game using CircuitPython on an SSD1306 OLED display involves setting up the hardware, initializing the display and button, and writing the game logic. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Set Up the Hardware

1. Connect the OLED Display:

   • Connect the SSD1306 OLED display to the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
   • Use pins GP5 (SCL) and GP4 (SDA) for I2C communication.

1. Connect the Button:

   • Connect a button to GP22 on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2. (if not using extend board can put one to GP22 and one to GND)
   • Set the button to use a pull-up resistor so it reads as True when not pressed and False when pressed.

Step 2: Install Required Libraries

• Make sure you have the adafruit_ssd1306 library installed. If not, you can install it using the CircuitPython bundle.

Get the library here

Step 3: Write the Code

Download the code here.

Step 4: Upload and Test

• Upload the code to your Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and press the button to start playing the Dino game.

Step 5: Debugging and Optimization

• Test the game, and if you encounter any issues, check the connections, adjust the timing in the game loop, or tweak the drawing functions as needed.

Video Tutorial