Hardware
Baltazarstroj
A magic machine inspired by Professor Baltazar that solves every problem with a puff of smoke.
- Stack
- Arduino, LED, Sensors, STEM, Interactive
Overview
Built for the Baltazar Academy: an interactive invention inspired by the famous cartoon professor who solves every problem with his magic machine.
When the machine activates it releases magic smoke, the solution to every problem, just like in the cartoons. Visitors, mostly kids, can try its interactive modules.
Modules
- 01Memory game
- 02Balls and air: blow the balls into the targets
- 03LED light control
- 04Video playback triggered by sensors or buttons
My contribution
- 01Programming the Arduino and all peripherals
- 02Integrating LED effects, smoke generators, servos and sensors
- 03Memory game logic and physical interactions
- 04Controlling the video player from the microcontroller
- 05Pneumatics for the balls-and-air module
It encourages creativity, teamwork and interest in STEM, while celebrating a classic of Croatian animation.