u/crmdgn_86

I have zero experience with Raspberry Pi (and basically none with electronics generally), but I want to give it a try. I had an idea for a project and I'm wondering the following:

• Is this even an appropriate question for this particular subreddit?
• Is this a suitable project for a first-timer?
• If so, how much time and money is it reasonable to budget for this? (I'm not asking anyone to price components for me, just a general sense of whether I'm looking at 50 USD or 500 USD for this little experiment.

Project overview

I want to build a large digital clock/timer with the following features:

• Display can be clearly read from a distance of 15 ft (5 meters), with a wide viewing angle
• Three functions: display time in 12hr or 24hr format; count down; count up
• Beep when countdown reaches zero
• Mechanical keypad for input, like a 10-key number pad with some extra buttons to switch between clock and timer functions, etc.
• 3d printed enclosure (here too, I have no experience, but a willingness to learn)

So that's it. Worth a shot?