In this project, student pairs design and implement one piece of a scoreboard that can be used for men's NBA. Each component is a complete (and in some cases multi-digit) counter, and varies in nature between synchronous and asynchronous, and whether and how they set, reset, and suspend. When working together, all the components connect in such a way that the scoreboard can be used to accurately track game clock, scores, and fouls.

In my class, I will either assign a specific counter to a student pair, or have them choose based on overall complexity. Students have access to NI Multisim, which allows them to simulate circuits and program FPGA devices. If you don't have access to this software, it's possible to use integrated circuits purchased from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments.