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Former Member over 10 years ago

Hi! I am new to this forum, and there is a very specific reason I joined.

 

I am computer engineer, and this year, for Christmas, my brother is going to get a very special present from me. We usually give each other prank presents, but this year I want something special.

 

Here is what I have in mind:

 

a box, that will react when he shakes it or when it hears noises!

 

The reactions can be vibrations or voice responses.

 

For example, a simple shake will produce a complaining sound, a more vigorous shake will make the box vibrate and scream!

 

I have no idea where to start, so here is where your ideas and suggestions come in. I have been looking into the Arduino Uno, but I don't know if it will be enough for what I am thinking.

 

Last, but not least, last time I wrote a line of code was more than 10 years ago... so I will retrain myself image

 

Thanks!

arrobles

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  • dougw
    dougw over 10 years ago +2
    Hi Alejandro, You can get an MP3 player module for less than $2 - it would just need a speaker and a battery. If you connect a vibration switch or even a tilt switch to the play button it will play the…
  • gadget.iom
    gadget.iom over 10 years ago +1
    Hello arrobles Welcome to the Element14 community. dougw has made an excellent suggestion, it really could be that simple. You could start with a project based on his suggestion, and then add an Arduino…
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    0 dougw over 10 years ago

    If you  want more ideas on triggering and arduinos, check an earlier blog I made on the subject....

    Tis The Season For Arduino

    Doug

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    0 dougw over 10 years ago

    If you  want more ideas on triggering and arduinos, check an earlier blog I made on the subject....

    Tis The Season For Arduino

    Doug

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    0 Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to dougw

    I read your post and that is what I was kind of expecting to do, but your idea of the MP3 module for the application I an thinking, sounds great.

     

    I will try the Arduino anyway image  I've always loved electronics and tinkering... just somehow I forgot I did.

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