Transforming Lego Planetarium with Arduino Voice Control
Have you seen the latest installment of The Electromaker Educator yet? Led by our in-house engineer and educator Robin Mitchell, the latest installment is the transformation of a classic Lego planetarium into a voice-controlled marvel! This innovative upgrade leverages the Arduino Nano 33 IoT, enhancing the planetarium's functionality and bringing automation to a traditionally manual device.
Watch Ian talk about the Lego Planetarium getting a voice control upgrade in this episode of The Electromaker Show
Transforming a Classic Toy
The original Lego planetarium is an engaging educational tool that simulates the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. Robin has elevated this by integrating voice control, making the toy not only interactive but also a demonstration of modern technological applications. Using the Arduino Nano 33 IoT, stepper motor, and driver, this project exemplifies the blend of traditional learning tools with cutting-edge technology.
Key Components and Functionality
The project features several key components: an Arduino Nano 33 IoT, a stepper motor, and a stepper motor driver. The voice control functionality is implemented through voice recognition technology, which can be processed via a smartphone or computer. This design decision alleviates the processing load on the Arduino board, optimizing performance and efficiency.
Building the Voice-Controlled Planetarium
Robin's video provides a comprehensive guide to the project, covering everything from the required parts to programming and assembly. Key highlights include the creation of a custom 3D printed case and the strategic coding choices that enable seamless operation. This step-by-step walkthrough ensures that viewers can replicate the project with ease.
The project is an educational tool that demonstrates the potential of DIY electronics. For full details, the complete project is available on the Electromaker Project Hub.
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Residing on the south coast of England, Rich has spent the last few years building Electomaker.io from the ground up. He is usually found behind a laptop coordinating the rest of the EM team and occasionally finding time to contribute articles to the blog. When not tapping away at a laptop, he can be found either paddleboarding, at the beach, playing golf (badly), or camping with his family.
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