LED Reaction Timer

This project is an updated version of the original reaction timer project described in Len Buckwalter's "Electronic Games & Toys You Can Build" book. The incandescent bulbs and passive components are replaced by a microcontroller and LEDs.

Step 1 The Original Reaction Timer

This is the original reaction timer game. The purpose of the game is to see who has the fastest reaction time. A golf ball is placed at the top of the rail and allowed to roll downhill until it hits a stop. The first person to press his button AFTER the ball hits the stop is the winner. If a player presses his button before the ball reaches the end, he loses.

Comments

[Mashb]

Hi. Below the picture you have written that if there are considerable amount of interests then you would also post the schematic and source code. Well, I am very interested as it would help me vastly. So, if it's possible can you plzzz post the schematic and source code as well??? Thank you.

[only_shormi]

I am really interested about this project, can u plz kindly post the schematic and source code plz,

[raykholo]

cant u just drop a ruler and see how long it takes to catch it?

[GingerMonkey]

This is just the sort of middle school electronics/robotics project us tech teachers love - please do post a schematic and code!!!

[Popper The Penguin]

Please do attach the program, I would very much like to see it.

[dickda]

Yes, please do post the program. This looks like something that I can use in my high school physics class to demonstrate reaction times.