ILLO (STEM Edition) w/ Magnetic Levitation Base

Thursday, February 22, 2024 Intuitive Machines landed a Tardis on the moon.

Today, I introduce ILLO (identified little levitating object, or “eeyo” in Spanish). Illo responds well to disco music, especially Dancing Queen, by ABBA.

Coincidence? I think not. You’re welcome.

Includes: Illo saucer, magnetic levitation base, US power supply

Illo (STEM edition):

• All Illo saucers are manufactured, assembled and programmed in the USA. 
• 3D printed saucer
• Controlled by an embedded Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit development board.
• No wifi, Bluetooth or Internet connectivity required for operation! All processing occurs on the embedded circuit board.
• Coded in Circuit Python. Can be reprogrammed using a micro USB-B cable or through Bluetooth (BLE). https://code.circuitpython.org/ is an browser-based Circuit Python editor. For more information, see https://circuitpython.org/ .
• Powered by a rechargeable Trustfire RCR123A 880 mAh Lithium-Ion battery. Recharges with a standard USB-C cord.

Magnetic Levitation Base:

• Manufactured by HCNT, China. This is the original magnetic levitation base. HCNT holds the US and Chinese patent.
• Runs on safe, 12 volts, 1 amp DC power.
• US power adapter provided.