Mega Poofer
MegaPoofer is all about creating massive, jaw-dropping columns of fire that demand attention. It pairs dramatic bursts of fire with subtle, dynamic LED lighting, creating a striking combination of raw power and artistic detail. MegaPoofer is designed to leave a lasting impression.
MegaPoofer is our newest fire installation, combining industrial-grade engineering with spectacular pyrotechnic effects.
Some key details:
- ~10ft tall, 5ft wide, 5ft deep, ~300lb beast.
- Plasma CNC cut facade panels.
- Quick setup and teardown.
- WLED driven LEDs.
- Three 40lb accumulator tanks.
- Triple stacked halo pilot light.
Technical Overview
A control panel is mounted ~20ft away from the installation. From there we can trigger any number of the 3 accumulator's solenoids. Under the hood, an arduino collects the button clicks on the control panel. It immediately sends a serial message over RS-485 to the arduino located in MegaPoofer.
The receiver arduino is mounted in the back of the installation. It receives the serial message and triggers the appropriate solenoid.
Three 40lb propane tanks serve as our accumulators. Each accumulator is fed from the 3/4" manifold. Each accumulator has its own release solenoid allowing us some variation in flame height and pressure.
The pilot light is fed from the top of the 3/4" manifold. A needle valve finely controls the flow of propane so we burn at an appropriate height and brightness.