For a fun gift that relives memories of places in personal history, Theo Meyer has worked with previous examples and built his own geocaching box. For the uninitiated this is a device that needs to be taken to various locations, and once the journey has completed the box can be opened to reveal a gift or suprise of some sort.
In theory it may sound complex, however with the use of an Arduino, GPS module and a large battery it's quite easy. The sketch checks that required GPS coordinates have been received, and then controls a servo or solenoid to release the latch in the box.
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If you're looking to learn how to use an Arduino with GPS receivers, servos and and much more, you can't go past "Arduino Workshop - A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects” by John Boxall.
Arduino Workshop takes the reader from having zero knowledge about the Arduino platform, electronics and programming and leaves them with the know-how and instructions on everything from blinking an LED, to robotics, wireless data, cellular communications, motor control, sensors, Internet connected systems and more. For more information including a sample chapter and table of contents, visit the book page.
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Jump to comment formThéo Meyer said:
Hi !
Glad to see my project here :)
Great book btw !