Gadget Freak Case 142: GameCube Cop Keeps the Peace
June 15, 2009
Three siblings and one GameCube is a recipe for territorial skirmishes. Many games only support two users. Jeremy Willden bought his three kids a GameCube for Christmas and quickly discovered parental intervention was critical. He initially used a kitchen timer, but soon opted for a more technology-driven solution. He created an electronic Time Turner. The gadget uses a Microchip microcontroller connected to three LEDs and a small speaker. Every 15 minutes, the LEDs change (each labeled with a child's name) to indicate whose turn it is.
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Amt | Part Description | Allied Part # |
---|---|---|
1 | PIC 12F629 Microcontroller | 653-0248 |
1 | Piezo Speaker | 623-2038 |
2 | Switches | 676-3000 |
3 | 470O Resistors | 296-4768 |
3 | LEDs | 405-0011 |
1 | Enclosure | 272-0008 |
1 | Power Adapter | 653-0248 |
1 | U.S. Prongs for Power Adapter | 653-0260 |
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