Arduino Ghostbusters Tripod Trap

Arduino-based sketch to run a replica Ghostbusters 2 Tripod Trap (aka 'Polarity Rectification Tripod')

References

• Tripod Trap 3D Files
• Build Thread on GBFans Forum

Features

• Animated LED bargraph
• Animated Analog Gauge
• Startup animation sequence
• Flashing Antenna LEDs
• Flashing Wing Lamps
• (TODO) Adjustable Potentiometer
• (TODO) 3-Position Switch (OFF, ON, BAT. TEST)
• (TODO) External Multi-Unit Control Panel/Synchronization

Components

• Arduino Nano
• HT16K33 LED Matrix Controller
• White LEDs (for Antenna and Wing Lamps)
• Warm-White 5V LED Strips for Center Light Column
• Wires & Resistors
• Analog Gauge (eg 5V Analog Voltmeter)
• 3-position Toggle Switch
• Blue Micro-Potentometer

Pin Assignments

Pin	Assignment	Constant Name
3	Switch Upper (ON)	N/A (unused)
4	Switch Lower (BAT. TEST)	N/A (unused)
5	Analog Gauge/Meter	ANALOG_METER_PIN
6	Wing Lamp 1	FLASHER_PIN_0
7	Wing Lamp 2	FLASHER_PIN_1
8,9,10	Antenna Pins	ANTENNA_PINS
A0	Potentiometer	N/A (unused)
A4,A5	I2C SDA/SCL (HT16K33)	N/A