Homemade GPS puzzle box puts a modern spin on treasure hunts

Courtesy Engadget  Tue, 10/20/2009 - 18:20

We'll readily admit that most Arduino mods tend to be exercises in creativity (and eccentricity ) with little real world utility , which is why this one piqued our interest.

A wedding present conceived of and built by Mikal Hart, the box you see above is set to only open in one particular geographic location, and the puzzle of it is to find out where that might be.

You're allowed 50 attempts at opening the box...

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