3-4 Player Timer

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Hi all,

Apologies for the below description, I know it may be difficult to answer.

I'm looking to build a 3-4 player timer, like a chess clock. What I want is 1x 4 digit 7 segment display, that counts up from 0. Then when each person presses their individual button, the timer resets to 0 and starts counting up again.

If possible I'd want another 4x 4 digit 7 segment displays, to also count up from 0. These will be cumulative timers that add the time to only 1 timer when it's your turn.

I'd also want to have a selector switch to determine whether it's 3 or 4 player, and disable the 4th timer.

I'd appreciate any input possible as I'm pretty new to this, but the main question is, is an Arduino (any version) capable of doing this.

Regards

Joe

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Would be no problem for an Arduino UNO.
You could use four I2C HT16K33 displays. They share the same 2 pins to communicate with the Arduino. Enough pins remain to connect the buttons.

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Thanks

I'll look into what to buy and how to code it all, no doubt I'll be back here for help!

Joe

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Draw a picture.

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Hello Gaffee

Use a 2004 LCD with an I²C interface to show more information instead.

Example:

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Hi Paul,

Thanks for that, I like the look of this so will venture this way I think.

I'll start my research into codes this weekend.

Joe