Hi all,
First off I am new to Arduino, have very limited programming abilities using only visual basic and a bit of java. I have watched many youtube videos and completed all the recommended projects for beginners.
My idea is to control a pvc potato canon which I have already built, and completely control it from my arduino mega. I know its a pretty big ask from a very inexperienced user of the arduino. I have looked at one particular project (Arduino and Spark Plugs) but when I tried the set up, and attempted to code it for myself, nothing worked.
Here's my idea:
- To control a spark plug connected to an ignition coil and battery, which in turn will spark inside the potato canon and ignite the gas
- To use a transmitter and receiver to send the signal from the FIRE button to tell the arduino to start the spark sequence until the button is depressed
- For the circuit to sound a car horn when the potato canon is being fired so I don't like kill anyone because they don't realise im firing it
- And finally... for the arduino to turn on a fan inside the potato canon to blow out the gases once the canon has been fired so I can then spray in fresh gas
Here's what I have:
- Car ignition coil and spark plug
- Car battery
- Arduino Mega
- Transistors.. MOSFETs... etc.
- A LARGE potato canon
- Hardly any experience
I understand this is a long shot, but any help at all is appreciated!
Thanks, from Scotland 