Domelift Controller

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You can now find support for the Domelift in the Betterduino Firmware. To integrate it into ShadowMD, please refer to the Domelift Integration & Betterduino documentation.

The dome lift controller operates using Matt Zwart’s dome lift concept and his code.
It is powered by an Arduino Mega 2560 pro, a servo PWM board, and 3 motor drivers. Furthermore, certain pins are connected externally, and 2 mosfets are integrated to regulate a smoke machine or similar devices.
An interface for the forthcoming wireless system is also included.
During the wiring- and testing phase, all functions can be managed using buttons.
Eventually, a command structure will be implemented, allowing control via a serial or i2c interface.

  • 12 end stops
  • 2 controlled mosfet-switches
  • 6 motors
  • up to 16 servos

The sketch in the file attachment is based on Matt Zwart’s sketch, is not yet final as regards the integration into the Benduino / Marcduino system

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Board:

Endstops Zapper
Endstops Bad Motivator
Endstops Periscope
Endstops Drink Server
Endstops Lifeform Scanner
Endstops Lightsaber
PWM Servo Board
Arduino Mega 2560
Test Buttons
Motor Bad Motivator
Motor Periscope
Motor Lightsaber
Motor Zapper
Motor Drink Server
Motor Lifeform Scanner
Serial RX/TX 0 & 1
Power Out Switch 1
Power Out Switch 2
Power In Switch 1
Power In Switch 2
5V in for system
5-7V in for motors
Serial RX/TX 1, 2 & 3
ESP8266/32
Motor driver
Motor driver
Motor driver

Limit Switches Pin Definitions:

ComponentPositionPin
Periscope (P)Top22
Bottom23
Bad Motivator (BM)Top24
Bottom25
Zapper (Z)Top26
Bottom27
Lightsaber (LS)Top28
Bottom29
Lifeform Scanner (LF)Top30
Bottom31
Drink Server (DS)Top32
Bottom33
Behavior:
  • The switches are configured as Normally Open (NO):
    • The circuit remains open (HIGH state) by default.
    • The circuit closes (LOW state) when the switch is triggered (e.g., the mechanism hits the limit).

Button pins:

FunctionPin
Trigger Periscope Lift Mechanism34
Trigger Lifeform Scanner Lift Mechanism37
Trigger Bad Motivator Lift Mechanism36
Trigger Lightsaber Lift Mechanism35
Trigger Drink Server Lift Mechanism38
Switch 142
Switch 243
Trigger Dome Zapper Lift Mechanism39

Let me know if you need additional details or further adjustments!

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