Mario Bros Embedded System (Embedded C + MSPM0+)

A low-level, hardware-integrated recreation of the core gameplay from Super Mario Bros. built on a custom NES-style platform using an MSPM0+ ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller.

📷 Demo

Check out the project demo here:
🎥 Watch on YouTube

🕹️ Project Overview

This project simulates the classic NES Super Mario Bros. experience on custom hardware built from the ground up. It features real-time input handling, sprite rendering, and bilingual gameplay support in English and Spanish — all under tight hardware and memory constraints.

⚙️ Tech Stack

• Language: Embedded C
• Microcontroller: MSPM0+ ARM Cortex-M0+
• IDE: Code Composer Studio
• Display: LCD (parallel interface)
• Inputs: Buttons, slide potentiometer
• Audio: Basic speaker output
• Memory: 64 KB flash

🛠️ Hardware Components

• MSPM0+ LaunchPad
• Breadboard
• LCD display (monochrome)
• Slide potentiometer
• Tactile push buttons
• Resistors, jumper wires
• Basic speaker or piezo buzzer
• Power supply (USB or external)

🚀 Features

• 🎮 Custom game engine simulating NES-style physics and controls
• 🖼️ Sprite rendering and basic animation
• 🗣️ Multilingual support (English & Spanish toggle)
• 🎵 Basic sound effects through speaker
• 📉 Memory-optimized logic to operate within 64 KB flash constraint
• 🧠 FSM-based game loop for real-time responsiveness