Relationship Terminator (2025)
Diana Hoang, Jon Diaz, Qiuyuhong Lu
Instructor: Kelly Cave

Artist Statement

Relationship Terminator is a two-player cooperative marble maze that makes communication a must. Each player holds a micro:bit; the micro:bits communicate to tilt a laser-cut maze in two axes using geared servo motors. One micro:bit controls left–up (voice and button), and the other controls right–down (button and voice), so the ball advances only when both players communicate and coordinate their actions! NeoPixel LEDs provide playful feedback and show who is “driving” each axis. The maze sits on a raised frame that exposes the wiring and mechanisms. Built collaboratively by a team of three, it makes teamwork visible: reach the finish... together!

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