Robotic Rose of Enchantment Drops Petals On Command
Originally published on hackaday.com by Kristina Panos on 19 December 2023
Gord Payne undertakes the challenge of crafting the enchanted rose from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for a high school production. Operating on a limited budget, Gord resourcefully uses household items, with nylon trimmer line being a crucial element. The stem, constructed from tubing, houses the trimmer line, which extends through the silk rose head, connected by a custom 3D-printed part.
A unique mechanism drives the enchanting petal-drop feature. Each loose petal is suspended from the tubing using short wire lengths. At the base, the trimmer line is affixed to a servo horn, linked to an Adafruit Circuit Playground. When the remote button is pressed, the servo retracts the trimmer line slightly, elegantly releasing a petal. Gord demonstrates this captivating creation in a video, showcasing the enchanting effect.
The build highlights Gord’s ingenuity in repurposing everyday items to bring a touch of Disney magic to the high school production. The resourcefulness displayed in the construction process adds a layer of charm to the enchanted rose, making it a standout prop for the theatrical production.
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