So, I'm helping out with a pinewood derby race and our plan for using some expensive race timing equipment went south. Instead of eyeballing the races I was thinking of using the arduino but I have only the requirements that need to be met.
- start timing as the manual release is set off
I was thinking of using a type of break connection switch using two plates of metal that will come apart as the release falls - stop times with cars trip the laser
There are tutorials in several places, I should be fine here - display times
I have figured whether what would be the best method yet - log time to a file for disputes
I'm looking up tutorials on how to store data so hopefully I'll be fine here.
I guess what I'm really looking for here is guidance from those that have done things like this. Any constructive help is welcomed