Automated detonation of fireworks
A fireworks kit can have a set of fireworks having multiple fireworks of different types and a plurality of detonators in communication with the fireworks that are configured to launch or detonate a firework attached thereto. A remote controller or mobile device can be in communication with the detonators and operable to provide dynamic or user customizable control of detonation, launching, or ignition of the fireworks.
1. A mobile control system for automated detonation of fireworks, comprising:
a plurality of detonator wires, each of the plurality of detonator wires connecting a respective one of a plurality of detonators with a respective one of a plurality of fireworks;
a receiver receiving a plurality of control signals transmitted by a mobile device; and
a controller, connected to the plurality of detonator wires, activating, responsive to receiving an indication from the receiver of the plurality of control signals transmitted by the mobile device, one of the plurality of detonators; and
an application running on the mobile device, the application accessing, via a website, a custom display fireworks show comprising the plurality of control signals and transmitting the plurality of control signals to cause ignition of the plurality of fireworks according to a predefined sequence or pattern.
2. The mobile control system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of control signals comprise wireless signals generated by the mobile device.
3. The mobile control system of claim 1 , wherein the application determines one of a proximity, location, and zone of the mobile device in relation to the plurality of fireworks and provides a notification when the mobile device is within one of a predetermined proximity, location, and zone in relation to the receiver.
4. The mobile control system of claim 3 , wherein the application determines one of a proximity, location, and zone of the mobile device based on a signal strength between the mobile device and the receiver.
5. The mobile control system of claim 1 , each of the plurality of detonation wires comprising a heating element operable to ignite a fuse of a corresponding one of the plurality of fireworks.
6. The mobile control system of claim 5 , one of the plurality of detonation wires comprising a fuse connection assembly having a body including a top, bottom, front, rear, and side section defining a chamber for receiving the heating element and an engagement portion maintaining contact between the fuse of the corresponding one of the plurality of fireworks and the heating element.
7. The mobile control system of claim 5 , further comprising a housing defining a chamber that receives the plurality of detonators, the receiver, and the controller, the housing including a plurality of ports, each of the plurality of ports corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of detonators and connecting the plurality of detonators and the plurality of detonation wires.
8. The mobile control system of claim 7 , wherein the housing includes a plurality of indicators, each of the plurality of indicators corresponding to a port of the plurality of ports.