How do you use a
LEGO Mindstorms NXT to set off
fireworks safely?
This video shows you how.
The robot is a
MINDSTORMS NXT kit which uses two light sensors, one for detecting the lighting of a firework.
The prototype also uses an ultrasonic sensor to adjust the height of the lighter in comparison to the wick.
Two motors operate to place the Mindstorms and a third is used for the arm of the lighter.
Summer is fireworks season and it's a good idea to tinker with such a machine to ensure the safety of powdermen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glwJ4QcmEAU