1816: Indiana
19th State in the Union

2016 Indiana
Bicentennial Torch
A High-tech Torch Full of Symbolism!

A Hoosier Made
High-tech Torch
Designed by a team of Purdue
Engineering students, staff, and
faculty for a 21st century torch
relay.

MAJOR DESIGN FEATURES

 Inspired by the Indiana State Flag
 23.5 inch tall, 8 inch max.

1787-1790:
13 original
states

diameter

 Aluminum shell for total weight
under 5 lb

1791-1812:
5 States

 Highly reliable burner assembly
inspired by oil lamps and tiki
torches

 Automatic shut-off based on
internal electronic gyroscope

 Fueled with Indiana-made E-85;
available in over 185 gas stations
throughout Indiana

 GPS for high accuracy and near
real-time positioning and
tracking

 HD camera for photos and
videos connected to social
media

 Wi-Fi connectivity
 Replaceable & rechargeable
Li-ion batteries
For additional details, contact:
Dr. Timothée Pourpoint
timothee@purdue.edu

BURNER ASSEMBLY
 Automatic shut-off system
 ½” fiberglass wick connected to 6 V
peristaltic pump
 Demonstrated at winds up to 30 mph
 High density polyethylene 180 ml (6 oz.)
fuel tank for up to 45 min burn time

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
 Camera, GPS, Wi-Fi interface with –
Intel Edison Computing Board and
Linux operating system
 Arduino based board with Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU) interfaces
with burner shut-off mechanism,
flame extinguishes automatically
when torch tilts past 45

 2016 Indiana
Bicentennial Torch
A Child Friendly Torch Full of Symbolism!

A Child Friendly Torch
Designed by a team of Purdue
students Engineering Projects In
Community Service (EPICS), and
faculty for a 21st century torch
relay and education.

 Modeled to resemble the

MAJOR DESIGN FEATURES

Flagship torch for adults

 14” high and less than a pound
makes the torch easy to carry for
youngsters

 Translucent flame will resemble
the shape on flag

 Bright colored LED’s provide
realistic flame effect and playful
patterns of light

 3D Printed plastic housing used
for rapid prototyping initial
design

 Educational materials on Indiana
history being developed by
students for students in other
counties

KEY SYSTEMS

 Developing public outreach
materials for web sites, social
media and Augmented Reality
with mobile devices

 Programmable strip of LEDs provide bright, colorful
patterns

 Small microcontroller called the Trinket controls LEDS
 Power boost system regulates power to Trinket and
recharges battery

For additional details, contact:
Dr. Sean Brophy
sbrophy@purdue.edu

 Replaceable and Rechargeable Li-Ion battery power
the system for multiple hours