Hardware
Magic Lift
An interactive lift that flies visitors of the Varaždin Advent from baroque rooftops to the North Pole.
- Stack
- Arduino, LED, Sensors, Microcontrollers, Interactive
Overview
Part of Santa’s Magic Town, the most visited Advent event in northern Croatia. Visitors board a multimedia capsule and, guided by an immersive 3D video, “fly” over Varaždin’s palaces and churches, through clouds and snowstorms, all the way to Santa’s winter kingdom.
It became one of the main attractions of the Varaždin Advent from opening day.
My contribution
- 01Integrating sensors and actuators
- 02Automating LED lighting and smoke effects
- 03Programming the microcontrollers (Arduino)
- 04Syncing the 3D video with the physical effects
Technology
- 01Arduino (C/C++)
- 02WS2812 LED strips
- 03Relays and smoke generators
- 04Reed switch and IR sensors
- 05Servo motors and TTL communication
A mix of electronics, microcontrollers and real-time systems, built to delight kids and adults alike.
