CSC 235 - Physical Computing
UNIVERSAL Lamp
"A lamp that will take you out of this world!"
By: Bailey Henderson
Description:
My project is a decorative, desk-side, space-themed lamp. It is made out of wood, acrylic, and Arduino software. This lamp has the ability to rotate between five different color patterns. These patterns can be seen by clicking the button on the top of the lamp. The design of this lamp also has some beneficial and unique features. Firstly, its overall size is small, which makes it perfect for a desk that can sometimes become overcrowded. Secondly, it incorporates different outer space-themed elements, which are etched onto the acrylic panes. Etched acrylic is a beautiful way to use light because it enhances the image!
Purpose:
The purpose behind the creation of this lamp was my need for a desk-side lamp that not only worked but was also visually aesthetic. I did not want something that would take away from the visual appeal of my other accessories and overall desk setup. Therefore, this lamp was created!
The image below is a design I created on a software known as Autodesk Fusion 360. It was a great tool that I used for figuring out dimensions, shapes, and other components of my project.
The images below are a foam core prototype that represents one of the earliest stages of my project. This step allowed me to figure out what was going to work and what I would have to change about my design.
The image below is an EasyEDA circuit diagram, also known as a schematic, that explains how I wired the Arduino components. This is what controls all the different functions within the project.
The image below is a Figma diagram that represents my Finite State Machine. Each arrow is a transition that occurs when a button is pressed. When the last state is reached, another button press resets the Finite State Machine. This feature creates seamless transitions.
Progress Pictures
Final Product Videos & Images!
