Hey,
I have this idea for a project. It would be an automatic scorekeeper for the washers game that everyone plays at parties. I was thinking about using IR emitter/receivers for sensors in the middle cup. I would display the score using a couple 7-segment displays mounted on the outside of the washers box. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to detect hits in the box (not the cup). I can't use IR emitter/receivers because the washer can bounce in and out. I was thinking maybe pressure sensors? I think there might be a beter idea though. To control the entire system, I was going to use a microcontroller because I have some experience with them. Also, I was thinking about using RFID stickers on the washers to determine which team is throwing, but I don't think there would be any way to use that to determine whether the washer was inside or outside the box. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Kevin