I would like to build a device to trigger a 12 volt light source pin very short intervals from something like 0.3 to 1.5 or more seconds. Ideally it would have a small display to show the time and a push button to trigger the lamp. Do read made boards exist that will do this in conjunction with arduino How complicated would it be to build?
This below should cover your requirements.
I didn't read the instructions fully but with a uC and display with 18 possible switching arrangements, I'd say it would cover your needs.
Instructions...... https://automatyka.elstat.com.pl/download/Instrukcja_FRM01_EN.pdf