Have you forget to check the weather and go out without an umbrella? The Acrylic Weather Clock — an elegant weather forecasting device. Decorating your entryway with this stylish piece, and conveniently access weather forecast information before stepping out!
This product aims to provide visual aesthetics through the overlapping effects of acrylic layers rather than functionalities.
Function
Adjusting the pointer according to weather changes to indicate the current weather.
Future projections
By combining more weather elements and colors, we can create a more beautiful diffused light effect.
This sound-reactive LED Bluetooth speaker is designed for someone who enjoys partying, music, and attention-grabbing on a tight budget. The beat and notes of the music will cause the LED lights to flash. The mirrored outer section functions similarly to a disco ball, saving the user from having to drill a hole in the ceiling.
Parts, Tools, and Supplies:
LED Strips
Breadboard
Arduino Uno
Wire Cutter
Sound Amplifier
Bluetooth Speaker
USB A-B Cable
Sharp utility knife
Hot melt glue gun
Soldering iron and Solder
Third hand tool
Tweezers
Small needlenose plier
Battery pack
Bluetooth speaker
Mirror acrylic sheet
Form & Material
Trim the LED strips to the appropriate size to ensure they fit within the outer casing.
Solder each part(GND, 5V, A1) and connect them all together.
Solder the connected LED strips with Gemma board and sound amplifier.
Attach everything inside of the outer casing.
Place the batteries into the battery pack and verify its functionality through testing.
The Interactive Music Light is an innovative DIY project that combines sound sensing technology with lighting effects to create a dynamic lighting experience that changes with music. Utilizing an Arduino controller and an Electret Microphone Amplifier Module MAX4466, this device captures ambient sound and adjusts the brightness of an LED light in response to the sound intensity. This unique design not only provides a dynamic visual display but also adds an interactive element to any space.
Key Features:
Sound Activation: The device captures audio signals through its built-in microphone module, responding in real-time to music and sounds in the environment.
Brightness Adjustment: The LED light’s brightness varies in accordance with the captured sound intensity, creating light effects that synchronize with the music rhythm.
Arduino Powered: Leveraging the flexibility and user-friendliness of Arduino, the system’s design is both simple and easy to implement.
3D Printed Enclosure: The device comes with a custom 3D printed treble clef enclosure, adding an artistic aesthetic and personalized style.
Applications:
The Interactive Music Light is perfect for home parties, cafes, studios, or any setting that requires a dynamic atmosphere. It’s not just an elegant lighting solution but also an educational tool that sparks interest in the convergence of technology and art.
Weather in NYC changed randomly. I’d like to have a CLOTH SUGGESTION BOARD to give me advise that what i should wear everyday so that i won’t wear the wrong clothes.
Time: Using existing clock’s motor Weather: Using servo motor —four different weather method: Cloth suggestion: LED Light—four different clothes suggetions: T-shirt, Sweatshirts，Windbreak , Down
When i push a a buttom on my clock, i can getthe current weather and temperature the info will stay 5 minues.
My video is like the feeling of MC crossing into reality, I first in the game, and then back to reality to find the blood bar falling, after sleeping to add blood, drink more water, and finally I can carry 64 logs
GAME BALL has game functions and can control lights, making it a part of home decoration. This versatility makes the GAME BALL an efficient device in any room while also adding a stylish and modern touch to the home. Whether in the living room, bedroom, or kitchen, GAME BALL can be a good decoration, making the whole room more comfortable and warm.
Main Loop: Continuously check the state of the button. If the button is pressed: Rotate the servo motor to 90 degrees. Measure the distance using the ultrasonic sensor. Output the distance to the Serial monitor. If the distance is less than 20 cm: Activate the DC motor. Illuminate the NeoPixel LED strip with a yellow color. If the distance is greater than or equal to 20 cm: Deactivate the DC motor. Turn off the NeoPixel LED strip Distance Measurement Function: Implement the measure distance function to measure the distance using the ultrasonic sensor. This code creates an interactive system where pressing a button initiates actions based on the measured distance using an ultrasonic sensor. The servo motor controls physical movement, the DC motor reacts to proximity, and the NeoPixel LED strip provides visual feedback.
Q： DC motor not working
Attempt 2：
I try to control the movement of two servos (servo motors) using two buttons, while also detecting distance through an ultrasonic sensor and controlling the state of a NeoPixel LED strip. Here’s a textual description of the code:
Import the Servo and Adafruit_NeoPixel libraries and define various pins and constants.
Set up two Servo objects (and) and one Adafruit_NeoPixel object (strip).
In the setup function, initialize the program by setting the modes for the button, ultrasonic sensor, and NeoPixel pins, as well as initializing the Servo and NeoPixel objects.
In the loop function, first check the state of the buttons.
If a button is pressed, rotate servoButton to 45 degrees, delay for 500 milliseconds, and then return it to the original position.
Simultaneously, use a loop to rotate the servoUltrasonic from 90 degrees to 180 degrees and then back from 180 degrees to 90 degrees, finally returning it to the 90-degree position.
Measure the distance with the ultrasonic sensor; if the distance is less than 20 centimeters, illuminate the NeoPixel LED strip. Additionally, use a loop to rotate the servoUltrasonic from 0 degrees to 180 degrees and then back from 180 degrees to 0 degrees, finally returning it to the 90-degree position.
If the distance is not less than 20 centimeters, turn off the NeoPixel LED strip and return servoUltrasonic to the 90-degree position.After each loop, wait for 1 second before starting the next iteration.
Q； Connecting two servo motor buttons at the same time cannot make one of them work.
Attempt 3：
Main Loop:
In the loop() function, handles the logic for the button and ultrasonic sensor by calling buttonLoop() and ultrasonicLoop().
Button Operation:
In the buttonLoop() function, checks the button state. If the button is pressed, it sets the servo angle for the button to 45 degrees.
Ultrasonic Operation:
In the ultrasonicLoop() function, uses the measureDistance() function to obtain the ultrasonic sensor’s distance reading.
Based on the distance, controls the color of the Neopixel LED strip. If the distance is less than 20cm, the LED strip is set to yellow.
Simultaneously, sweeps the ultrasonic sensor by moving its servo to create a scanning motion.
When the distance is greater than or equal to 20cm, the LED strip turns off, and the ultrasonic sensor’s servo returns to the initial position.
Ultrasonic Ranging:
The measureDistance() function triggers the ultrasonic sensor, measures the duration of the echo pulse, and converts it to a distance value, implementing ultrasonic ranging.
Q； Connecting two servo motor buttons at the same time cannot make one of them work.
This is a music light controlled by the sound level, people can use it to increase the sense of atmosphere when singing or party, which can be more interesting for our life.
Material Preparation：
Arduino Uno.
Electret Microphone Amplifier Module MAX4466.
LED Strip.
Conductor.
Circuit Planning
Code（plan）
Renew on 11/28
In order to save time and simplify the build process, I tried to find some treble symbols online that fit my requirements, and to my surprise I did find a fitting that fit the criteria perfectly, all I had to do was to disassemble it and fit it into the strip of lights that I had entered the code for and I was good to go.
To further research how to best accomplish my project, I bought a similar music light and took it apart to study its circuit board and how it was assembled. Truth be told, it didn’t inspire me much, and I still feel like sticking to the original plan.
Description and/or storyboard for your project video:
Scene 1: Fade from black with mysterious music playing in the background. Shot of crystal ball resting on velvet covered table, dim lighting creates an atmospheric effect.
Scene 2: Shows the Diviner from the participants’ point of view.
Scene 3: Close-up of the diviner.
Scene 4: Participants make a wish with their eyes closed.
Scene 5: The diviner’s hands are hovering above the crystal ball.
Scene 6: Energy flows into the crystal ball. The astrological element transitions to a starry night sky background or a mystical scene with candles, runes and tarot cards.
Scene 7: The crystal ball glows.
Scene 8: The participant looks into the crystal ball with fascination.
(It could be making a shrine and putting a screen in it, or it could be using a TV）
Cyber Buddhist niche style design：
I drew a design of a Buddha statue that will be projected onto the screen
I drew a printed Incantation paper：
（I will choose whether the charm is black or white based on the print effect of the printer）
prototype and circuit：
#include “HPD482.h” // Printer header file
#include “picture.h” // Image data to be printed
HPD482 printer = HPD482(); // Instantiate the printer module
void setup() { pinMode(13, OUTPUT); // LED
// Printing starts here *// printer.Print_SetDeep(8); // Set print color depth (used to modify print color depth, not necessary to set every time, already in the initialization, this line can be omitted) printer.Print_Lines(5, 2); // Print 5 dashed lines with a spacing of 2mm printer.Motor_Run(24, 0); // Rotate the stepper motor by 24/8=3mm for paper feed
printer.Print_Img2Lcd(0, (u8)Image, 1); // Print the image at coordinates 0 printer.Print_Img2Lcd(20, (u8)Image, 1); // Print the image at coordinates 20 printer.Print_Img2Lcd(44, (u8)Image, 1); // Print the image at coordinates 44 (the part exceeding the print range will be cropped) //* Printing ends // }
void loop() { if (digitalWrite(13) == 1) { printer.Print_Img2Lcd(44, (u8*)Image, 1); // Print the image at coordinates 44 (the part exceeding the print range will be cropped) } }
