Remote Controlled Confetti Cannon

Confetti cannons are great, but sometimes you want to set them off remotely, so I made one that can be triggered wirelessly with a remote control. See the full project here:
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[@PunakiviAddikti]

I have been looking for a remote controlled switch for a long time, just a switch and a remote with one or two channels and without any other parts. A remote controlled relay is just what I have needed all along. :D

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

It would be great if there were links to the products used (mainly the relay board) for online purchase. Great addition to the cannon!

[@steelbluesleepR]

I've used manual versions of this design as a couple of blood cannons and a debris/explosion cannon for horror and action films

[@joeardinger3185]

mine won't work. What am I doing wrong? I'm not doing remote, just straight wiring. 24 volts. THe solenoid seems to be working, (I took it off for testing). And if I screw it off slowly, it works, the cannon pops quite well.. I can hear the solenoid click when power is applied but it doesn't release the back pressure that holds the air in for release. Did you mod the valve in anyway?

[@nuclei62]

Very cool, I think Id like to try a blow dryer (on no-heat of course) thru a smaller tube. I did one yrs ago using a motor & pie pan w confetti on top....when I turned motor on it spun around and released the confetti.

[@johnoliveri9831]

His face when he clicks the button.

[@ullaskumar4819]

Pls give information about the things u used in it , properly by writing names on screen and specially of that remote control

[@cheynefritts3337]

FYI . I.R. interference can set it off without notice. It's happened to me with photographers remote flashes

[@wayne9005]

It would be easier to add a quick couple fitting and fill it with an air compressor

[@doubledarefan]

During the Holidays, load it with green and red confetti, along with a bit of tinsel, shredded wrapping paper, and conifer twigs, play a certain Trans-Siberian Orchestra song on the stereo, and Boom! Christmas Cannon!

[@powers6963]

You wrapped the Teflon tape the wrong way on the threads of the pressure gauge.

[@Pogohontas.]

do you wrap it in the same direction as the threads or against?

[@powers6963]

You wrap it so it doesn't want to unwind when you screw the fitting in.

[@Pogohontas.]

Ahh I see for some reason that didn't even cross my mind. Good thing that's how I do it naturally mopowers2 P

[@DanielMunroe]

Whats the max amount of pressure that the canister portion can maintain/handle?

[@Clanmemberkalvin]

What is the budget for this project? is it under 100?

[@stephaniemcgowan9695]

Is there a way to test the sprinkle valve before attaching it to the cannon.

[@gamerguy80]

can you just make it remote controlled and not add the manual valve?

[@z3my4l]

This could be used to shoot blood for movieFX also..

[@clintonbilla6660]

Do you put anything in the cannon before the confetti like a plug or something to help the confetti come out? or is the air pressure enough to just push out the confetti

[@DOKNOCK]

You say a you need a jumper wire, where can you get that at ? Can anyone help ? Thanks

[@kimkaphwan1986]

pues vaya, si solo explica la parte más fácil, y lo complicado lo compras hecho. la gracia hubiese sido hacer el circuito también.

[@NoahRonaldo22]

I Want This

[@joemadonia1267]

How long is the 4" PVC and how long is the 2" PVC

[@AlexLeonweb]

nice job

[@garrettfoster648]

What type of air valve

[@TheLommLPs]

Where can you get the remote control and the receiver?

[@DanielMunroe]

Can you recommend a source online or link for the electronic parts please

[@sanderpf7078]

ebay, for electronics, ebay is your friend.
select "Free shipping" and "Worldwide".

[@TheDutyPaid]

+sander pf Turn off worldwide or you get all the crap from China. Saying that everything is crap on ebay.

[@sanderpf7078]

+TheDutyPaid it isnt, i have not had any problems and its dirt cheap, you can buy 6 times as much

[@DaveMcCallYeah]

I built this to set off with a networked raspberry pi. Here's what I learned. Using the 2-inch PVC, you need to have a large solenoid valve. Look for a 1-inch sprinkler valve. But be careful, most of them are 24-volts, which is a little harder to come by. Make sure you look for one that's 12-volts as per the directions. I chose this one:
a.co/hvBDSQ9

[@shaunfinn4233]

Dave, how loud was the model you created? Am I going to blow eardrums out?

[@Alexelectricalengineering]

Nice :) Thumbs up :D Alex

[@jessecain4466]

Do you sell the remote confetti cannon ??

[@jaty2860]

Potato turret

[@Everqst]

Oof

[@sokauo]

Gay