Hey Guys -
I'm looking for someone who may want to collaborate on a fun project with me.
Having received a 3D printer for Christmas, I frequent Thingiverse and a while back ran across this toy PKE meter. It includes an Arduino, screen, and buzzer; but is just a prop / toy. Although I've never actually ghost hunted, I'm enthused by it and taking from projects I've played with before, wanted to make a working PKE meter. I've got most of the project nailed down - just need help assembling all of the code.
The final project will have (at least) the following features:
- Handheld PKE meter resembling the one from Ghostbusters
- EMF detector including a mode where the stronger the EMF signal, the higher the PKE's wings raise
- Temperature sensor including a mode where the stronger the EMF signal, the higher the PKE's wings raise
- OLED screen to display detailed feedback plus option selection
- Button(s) / knob(s) to set / adjust modes, EMF sensitivity, volume
- Peizo Buzzer which makes faster noise depending on EMF strength
Hardware List
- 3D Printed Shell
- Arduino Nano
- DHT22 Sensor
- Servo (I used an SG90S)
- x14 3mm LEDs
- Piezo Speaker
- 0.96" OLED Display
- x8 100ohm Resistors
- Button(s) / knob(s)
- 5V Power Source (I am currently testing with rechargeable battery + Powerboost 500)
- Wiring
- Custom PCB (TBD - no design yet)
Current Status
I have planned out just about everything for the project including breadboard layouts (above), sample model files, and sample code which I've uploaded to a dedicate repo. Below are the remaining tasks:
- Design LCD interface
- Finalize Code
- Assemble into shell / edit shell as needed for everything to properly fit
The repo contains code snippets where I have successfully tested each of the components each with it's own script. Unfortunately, I do not know how to combine everything together where is where I need the assistance.
If you are interested in assisting, have ideas, or comments; please let me know.
Thanks!