I was looking around for ideas on how to make this project, and the Arduino caught my eye. Not sure if it can be used in the way I want it to or not.
I'm looking to build a "bomb" prop for a scenario that is based on the "Counter-Strike" video game. When the timer runs out a very loud buzzer is set off. Here's what I need it to do:
-One team, the "bad guys", start with this bomb, they take it to a designated site and punch in the correct key code. (I was thinking about using the 12 button 3 X 4 keypad from sparkfun)
-A count down timer (probably 15 minutes) is then shown on the display. (I was looking at the 16 x 2 serial enabled LCDs from sparkfun).
-The other team has to reach the bomb, punch in a code (can be the same one) and then hold down a button for 60 seconds to disarm it.
-When the countdown reaches 0, the buzzer is tripped.
Other things that would be nice to have, but are not necessary:
-The first team has to plug in a jumper before the bomb can be activated (to prevent them from arming it before they get to the plant site)
-One person can plug in a jumper, or enter a code, that drops the disarm time to 15 seconds. (a defuse-kit, if you have played the game)
-Each number is shown on the lcd as it is entered.
Is this something that is possible with the arduino? I am fairly new to this field, so anything I should watch out for? Any tips for starting a project like this? Once I get the actual arduino kit i'll probably mess around with it for a while before actually attempting this. Thanks in advance.
Disclaimer:
We are on land owned by a group that knows what we are doing, the land is specifically for our airsofting purpose, before each game the land owners, local police, and state police are notified of our game. We usually have 2 law enforcement officers on site with us.