Robotics

In this robotics project, I built a system that uses a servo motor and LEDs controlled by potentiometers through Arduino and Fusion. The goal was to make the motor move and lights react based on the input values from the sensors. The code reads and maps the analog signals from the potentiometers, then decides how the lights and motor should respond. I learned how coding connects with physical movement, how to use the Servo library, and how to debug and adjust the program to make everything work smoothly. This project helped me understand how sensors and code can work together to create smart, moving systems.

Goal
Your task is to stop the fan (servo motor) by correctly adjusting two knobs (potentiometers) in the right sequence.

Instructions

Final stage
Once all stages are completed correctly, the Serial Monitor will display Open and Turn
This means the fan is unlocked and you have successfully completed the puzzle.

Start the game
When the circuit is powered, the LEDs will blink to show it is ready.

Identify the knobs
There are two knobs: left (A0) and right (A1).
You will need to turn these knobs to the correct positions in each step.

Observe the LEDs
There are three LEDs (pins 9, 10, and 11).
The LEDs will light up or flash to indicate progress or mistakes.

Adjust the knobs
Turn the knobs slowly and carefully to find the correct position.
The first correct combination will make certain LEDs turn on.

Advance through the stages
Each stage has a new combination.
Correct positions will change the LED patterns.
Move to the next stage once you see the correct LED signals.

Avoid traps
If the right knob (A1) is turned into the wrong range at the final stage, the system will reset and display a trap message.
You will need to start from the beginning if this happens.

I have not used any sort of AI too much or at all for this project as it was not really that big of a help for me. I did take inspiration from people who are experts in Arduino and Tinkercad and from the extensive gallery available on TinkerCAD.

Through this robotics project in Fusion, I successfully developed and tested a moving motor system using code that controlled its movement and direction. Throughout the process, I learned how to decipher, troubleshoot, and optimize motor control code, as well as how small changes in programming can significantly affect the robot’s performance. This project helped me better understand the connection between coding and mechanical motion, strengthened my problem-solving skills, and gave me hands on experience with robotics design and programming integration. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience that deepened both my understanding in Coding in C++, and also my feel for more hardware related objects such as building the actual circuits and motors.