Gadget Freak Case 142: GameCube Cop Keeps the Peace

DN Staff

June 15, 2009

2 Min Read
Gadget Freak Case 142: GameCube Cop Keeps the Peace

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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Gadget Freak Case 142 GameCube Cop Keeps the Peace

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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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