So I'm a novice to circuits and a low level computer programmer. But I want to tackle what I consider and moderately difficult project of making a remote controlled sentry prop.
My idea for it is to have a wireless remote of some sort that has a button (trigger) and a dial to control the turret. When its not being controlled it would be in an Idle Mode where a motor inside the turret would oscillate it back and forth, maybe while making a timed 'beep'. As soon as I turn the dial it will stop oscillating and make a louder different beep, and remain in Active Mode for me to turn its head from side to side with the dial. And if I push the button (trigger) it would make firing noises and light up an LED to simulate muzzle flash. Then after 5 seconds of no commands from me, it would return to Idle Mode until I take control of it again.
It doesn't seem like it would be that difficult... but I know that with electronics things are never that easy.
So since I'm a novice I was hoping to get some advice on parts I would need, and how I could wire it all up to do this. I have a month and a half to work with so any help would be appreciated!
My idea for it is to have a wireless remote of some sort that has a button (trigger) and a dial to control the turret. When its not being controlled it would be in an Idle Mode where a motor inside the turret would oscillate it back and forth, maybe while making a timed 'beep'. As soon as I turn the dial it will stop oscillating and make a louder different beep, and remain in Active Mode for me to turn its head from side to side with the dial. And if I push the button (trigger) it would make firing noises and light up an LED to simulate muzzle flash. Then after 5 seconds of no commands from me, it would return to Idle Mode until I take control of it again.
It doesn't seem like it would be that difficult... but I know that with electronics things are never that easy.
So since I'm a novice I was hoping to get some advice on parts I would need, and how I could wire it all up to do this. I have a month and a half to work with so any help would be appreciated!