Recently, I’ve gotten hooked on playing Mario Odyssey, which is really so much fun! I’ve run into a little problem though – I’m using a projector to play it, and I have to turn off the lights in the room to see the screen clearly. But after playing for a long time, the room was dark and I couldn’t see anything, which still felt a little inconvenient. I needed a little light source, but didn’t want to ruin the gaming experience.
So I had a thought: why not make a nightlight that provides a soft light, but also fits the theme of the game? Thus, Switchie was born! It’s not only meant to solve my nagging problem, but it also hopes to help other gaming enthusiasts, like me, have a cool and functional nightlight.
Making Switchie wasn’t too hard, but it was definitely a bit complicated and time-consuming. I often worked on it while chatting with my friends over the phone, and I got so carried away that I forgot to take many process pictures!
One of the challenges I faced during the process was working with felt—it’s a rather coarse and thick material, making it difficult to sew and tie knots. At one point, I even broke a needle! (Luckily, no one got hurt) Despite the challenges, this turned out to be a really great learning experience. It was my first time doing any sewing, and I found the whole process surprisingly enjoyable.
The materials I used include: various colors of felt, fiber cloth, black yarn, thread and needle, transparent plastic sheets, a dual LED circuit, and some stuffing.
All in all, I’m very happy with how Switchie turned out. Not only does it solve my lighting problem while gaming, but it also adds a unique touch to my room decor. I’m quite satisfied with this project.