Tired of having to open and shut the curtains in his bedroom every day - Campbell's Automated Curtain Opener has nipped this problem right in the bud!
Keen to know who entered the 2009 Bright Sparks Competition? Here's where you can find out.
Automated Curtain Opener
Campbell Phayer
Category: Open
Age Group: Up to 12 years
I've been a member of the Bright Sparks Club for three years and I really enjoy earning points as well as entering the Bright Sparks Competiton. This year the most challenging part of my project was finding all the parts I needed, because I wasn't allowed to spend any money and I just had to use stuff I could find around the house. This meant I had to adjust my expectations a bit because my motor wasn't powerful enough to make a full-scale curtain opener so I made a model instead, but I learnt a lot about Picaxe programming.
In my spare time I like to work with Lego, electronics and rockets and will probably do something with electronics, robotics or engineering for my career. My 'dream job' would be to design robots and remote control devices, like a miniature supersonic spy plane or a hovercraft automatic vacuum cleaner!
I get a lot of my inspiration from the TV programme Myth Busters. I like how they can make nearly anything and I love the way they blow things up!
Great Creation Campbell do you think you can make one for me?
Wow, that is so cool Campbell! We could use one of those at our house. Would mean no more sticky finger marks on the curtains!!!
cool idea Campbell, good luck from Sam & Lucy
Campbell, you are so talented. I love your invention.I want it in my house.
Way to go, Campbell! Fantastic invention!
It's such a simple idea, like all good ideas. It wouldn't cost much to make and would make a good burglar deterent for people that are away from home
wow! what a creative idea
Great idea
This is brilliant Campbell!Keep up the great work and realise your dream to be a designer of remote control devices!
Well done Campbell it is a brilliant invention hopefully it opens doors for you in the future as well as your curtains.
Brilliant idea Campbell
Well done, Campbell, a great idea and a fantastic working model. Everyone should have one fitted. Video demo was good, too. You are no doubt following Uncle John with his radio and electronics. Greetings from Pilning, UK.
Wow Campbell that is wonderful. So pleased to see you are so talented. Best wishes
What a great idea, especially for lazy bums like me
Cambell well done and good luck with your invention.
Mrs Wilson- Principal Normanby School
Good work Campbell. Your invention could do some of my chores for me. Can I get one? Good Luck
Looks cool well done!
Fantastic idea and great presentation Campbell :)) Good Luck!!
great - we need one at home save the boys arguing over who is closing the curtains at night
WOW!!, brilliant Campbell, great work, a fantastic idea, could sure use one at our place!!
Campbell thats cool
keep on inventing
WOW! Cool invention campbell i hope you keep on inventing