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Sequencer

aga - 12-7-2014 at 11:34

Apologies if this is not the right thread for this ...

Years ago i went to a really boring Fireworks thing, where there were tons of fireworks, and the 'Organiser' started setting them off one by one.

Hugely boring.

I took over, and got a blowtorch to set them off in batches.
Not interesting as such, but got the whole sad thing over with quicker.

Do systems exist to sequence the ignition of fireworks ?

If so, are they seriously expensive ?

Just sounds like an Arduino kinda project.


[Edited on 12-7-2014 by aga]

VladimirLem - 12-7-2014 at 12:07

of course they exist, but i guess they are expensive...

you better ask stuff like this on some electric board, im pretty sure they can give you tips how to make some for less money

aga - 12-7-2014 at 12:17

I was thinking more of making one if it were useful a few SM members, and posting the plans.

Personally i don't do any Em anymore.

NeonPulse - 12-7-2014 at 13:35

There defiantly is, I think that it is a large flat box with lead connectors with numbered buttons and a decent power supply attached with wiring and relays inside,setting off electric matches clamped to the fuses. I vaguely remember seeing one as a kid. Nowadays they are probably a lot more complex and mostly automated using timers. All you would need to do is throw the switch and watch the show. Im sure there are plans floating around on the old E&W forum somewhere otherwise they shouldn't be too hard to find.

Bert - 12-7-2014 at 18:51

Well-

These can both be programmed to sequence. I've also got dedicated sequencers that trigger from an output of other non sequencing systems, that can give the capability to any analogue systems you care to use.





aga - 13-7-2014 at 14:09

Cheers for the Photos Bert.

Bert - 13-7-2014 at 15:07

No problem- I was at work, they were sitting on the table in front of me... Something to do while waiting for dark.