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5.2.1 Turbine Photo Op
📝 Summary
This interactive experience allows visitors to press a button to trigger a turbine-themed audio-visual sequence. The system uses an Arduino-based controller to coordinate between audio playback, lighting effects, and control logic. The QSC Core 8 Flex manages audio routing and system control, while a Cue Server handles LED light activation. Once the sequence ends, the system resets and the button can be used again.
📦 Equipment
| Device | Model | Quantity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synaccess IP PDU | NP-02B | 1 | MDF Rack |
| QSC Core Processor | Core 8 Flex | 1 | MDF Rack |
| QSC Amplifier | CX-Q-4K8 | 1 | MDF Rack |
| QSC Surface Speaker | AD-S4T-BK | 4 | Local |
| QSC Subwoofer | AD-S.SUB-BK | 2 | Local |
| Arduino Interactive Controller | N/A | 1 | Local |
| Lighting Controller | EOS Cue Server | 1 | Local |
| Button Trigger | N/A | 1 | Local |
🎨 Renders
🔌 Wiring Diagram
🎛️ Controls
🛠️ Operation
- The system will come on automatically based on a global schedule, or you can override it using the control tablet.
- Visitor presses the Turbine button.
- Arduino sends UDP "TurbinePlay" to QSC Core to start turbine audio.
- Simultaneously, Arduino sends UDP to Cue Server to flash LED light above the turbine.
- Once audio finishes, QSC Core sends UDP to Cue Server to stop LED flash and to Arduino to re-arm the button.
- System is ready for the next interaction.
🧰 Maintenance
- If button presses do not trigger the sequence, verify Arduino power and network connection.
- Check Cue Server status if LED light does not flash.
- Test audio output via QSC Core web interface if sound is missing.
⚙️ Configuration
Applications Used
- Q-SYS Designer — Used to configure QSC Core 8 Flex for audio playback, UDP triggers, and sequence control.
- EOS Cue Server Config Tool — Used to set and adjust macro numbers for LED flash control.
- Arduino IDE — Used to program button logic and UDP messaging.