M5ShotClock

A poker shot clock using M5Stack Core2. This project provides a simple and intuitive interface for efficient time management in poker games.

Features

• 60-second countdown timer
• Large, easy-to-read display
• Simple two-button interface:
  • START button (green)
  • STOP button (red) / RESET button (blue) after time up
• Visual alerts:
  • Red/black flashing background when time is up
  • "TIME UP!" text display
• Audio alert when time expires
• Landscape orientation for optimal visibility

Hardware Requirements

• M5Stack Core2
• Built-in touch screen
• Built-in speaker (for time-up alert)

Development Environment

• PlatformIO
• Arduino Framework
• M5Unified Library

Setup

1. Install PlatformIO
2. Clone this repository
3. Install required libraries:
   • M5Unified
   • Preferences

Build and Upload

1. Open the project in PlatformIO
2. Build the project
3. Connect M5Stack Core2 via USB
4. Upload the firmware

Usage

Main Screen

• Timer display in center
• START button (left, green): Start/resume the timer
• STOP button (right, red): Pause the timer
• When time is up:
  • Screen flashes red/black
  • "TIME UP!" text appears
  • STOP button becomes RESET button (blue)
  • Audio alert sounds

Controls

• Touch START to begin countdown
• Touch STOP to pause countdown
• After time up, touch RESET to return to initial state (60 seconds)

License

MIT License

Author

[whywaita]

Contributing

Please use GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests. Pull requests are welcome.