orion2185:
side note: I have contacted Mikal Hart- the original creator of the Reverse Geocache box.
however, he does not have the time to tackle this project.
Does this tell you anything...
orion2185:
I know all of the above is a bit much to digest...and at first glance- this appears too be very complex...when in fact it's not.
The project is bigger than you think!
Yes, it's relatively easy when you separate out the individual components but time to build is gonna kill you let alone cost of compoents etc
Case : $25 (18" x 13" x 6" Aluminum Case)
Arduino : $35 (give or take)
GPS module $60
Display etc $$$
Keyboard $3
Metal Gear RC Servo's (electro-mechanical locks) $15 each (1 per locked compartment minimum)
Box open switch (to turn off motor drive to servos when box open) $5 (1 per locked compartment)
wood / plastic $20 (approx)
general hardware (glue, hinges, wire etc) $30
Rechargable battery (12v) / multiple D cells $$$
I'm sure Ive missed some things but there ya go... no building man hours involved, no programming time and you'er already looking at well into $200+ range
I know batteries can be setup to charge while still being usable by the circuitry, never done that before... cost = possible blown hardware above = more cost