Levitator

**Coming soon: An arduino Uno + proto shield version !! ** ** EDIT 2018/03/04 ** Added V2 board and schematics with optional DC-DC 5V converter for a much better stability ** EDIT 2018/03/01 ** Added more picture Added new video Added power-bank add-on Released **Levitator firmware 1.1** Released **LevitatorHost 1.5** ** EDIT 2018/02/21: ** Improved Arm and Coil Cylinder fixation. Updated base for USB mini connection. Added an **Assembly and User's manual** ** EDIT 2016/12/15: ** Added link to the LevitatorHost project ** EDIT 2016/12/19 ** Added some PDF files for the board creation. ** EDIT 2016/12/14: ** Added more pictures Added board schematics and gerber file. Added Arduino Levitator project link. Added Some build instructions Added Levitator-Bottom-NoBTswitch part This is my remix version of the great [Gravitator](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:943091). My father was a scientist in the magnetic field and I've always been fascinated by his work. When I saw the Gravitator, I decided to dive into magnetic levitation and build a unique Christmas present for him. Looking on the web at some similar projects using an arduino to control the levitation, I came up with an interrupt based PID controller that can be configured and controlled over USB or bluetooth. I've also developped the host controller that allows to fine tune the levitation. As I wanted the levitating magnet to go up and down in a controlled way, I've also implemented a simple sine wave generator that interpolate between 2 predefined position. Here are some small videos showing the [Beating Heart](https://youtu.be/z5n9ZzV_rgc) [controlled levitation](https://youtu.be/jEGQLMjDUyI) You'll find the arduino project here: [Levitator](https://bitbucket.org/rixnco/levitator) You'll find the Levitator Host application here: [LevitatorHost](https://bitbucket.org/rixnco/levitatorhost/overview) Some add-ons you might like: [Levitating Biplane](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1980197) [Levitating Biplane - smaller](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1983683) [Levitating Xmas Tree](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1973125) [Levitating Heart](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2793642) [Levitating Easter Egg](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2841617) [12.6V Power-Bank](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802215) Let me kown when you build one and post pictures !!! Enjoy ;-)