Creating an Outdoor Escape Room Puzzle with GPS Reverse Geocache

Learn how to create an engaging outdoor escape room puzzle using GPS technology in this 48-minute video tutorial. Discover the process of building a "reverse geocache" location-based challenge where players must transport a physical object to a specific real-world location. Explore the hardware components needed, including Arduino Nano, GPS module, relay, maglock, LCD display, and power sources. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the puzzle, explains the target location setup, and provides a detailed overview of the components. Dive into the hardware assembly with a comprehensive wiring diagram, then delve into the Arduino code necessary to bring the puzzle to life. By the end of this tutorial, gain the knowledge to create your own GPS-driven outdoor escape room experience, perfect for adding an exciting technological element to your next adventure game or team-building activity.

00:00- Introduction and overview
02:50- Setting the target location
04:02- Demonstration
06:02- Component overview - LiPo battery, GPS module, and antenna
11:02- Hardware and wiring diagram
18:59- Arduino code
45:42- Wrapup