Arduino Multi-Station Timer System -- 2
Budget: $375 – $750 CAD
I’m building a small arcade-style attraction made up of six identical stations. Each station will recognise when its hand-held controller is lifted by means of a magnetic sensor—or any other proper kind of sensor —then launch a three-minute countdown.
Here is the user flow I need you to realise:
1. Controller is lifted → internal timer starts.
2. An OLED screen at that station immediately shows the remaining time, counting down in real time.
3. When the three minutes expire the screen simply replaces the countdown with a clear “Game Over, move to next zone ” message + a buzzer or light;
4. Once the controller is set back the system must reset itself, ready for the next player.
Hardware thoughts so far: magnetic (reed or Hall) sensor to detect lift, an Arduino or comparable microcontroller running the timer logic, and a compact OLED display for each station. I am open to part recommendations if they shorten development or improve reliability, but please keep the overall design simple and cost-conscious.
Deliverables I expect:
• Schematic and parts list for one station, scalable to six
• Clean, well-commented Arduino sketch compiling under the current IDE
• Brief wiring and installation guide so my team can replicate the build
• a quick demo video or photos of the prototype in action
Timeline: I would like to have a working prototype and the full documentation within one month.
If this fits your skill set and schedule, let’s discuss any clarifications you need so we can move straight into design and testing.
Here is the user flow I need you to realise:
1. Controller is lifted → internal timer starts.
2. An OLED screen at that station immediately shows the remaining time, counting down in real time.
3. When the three minutes expire the screen simply replaces the countdown with a clear “Game Over, move to next zone ” message + a buzzer or light;
4. Once the controller is set back the system must reset itself, ready for the next player.
Hardware thoughts so far: magnetic (reed or Hall) sensor to detect lift, an Arduino or comparable microcontroller running the timer logic, and a compact OLED display for each station. I am open to part recommendations if they shorten development or improve reliability, but please keep the overall design simple and cost-conscious.
Deliverables I expect:
• Schematic and parts list for one station, scalable to six
• Clean, well-commented Arduino sketch compiling under the current IDE
• Brief wiring and installation guide so my team can replicate the build
• a quick demo video or photos of the prototype in action
Timeline: I would like to have a working prototype and the full documentation within one month.
If this fits your skill set and schedule, let’s discuss any clarifications you need so we can move straight into design and testing.