Light in Pot
An interactive device that enables light to be transmitted between objects.
#Art device
#prototype Design
#Product Design
OVERVIEW
Materials and tech
The device incorporates an Arduino photosensor, a teapot, and LED light strips. I programmed the Arduino to control the changing patterns of the lights, allowing them to move along a desired path.
Interactive process
When the teapot is placed in a location with abundant sunlight, it gradually brightens, much like when one is pouring water. Similarly, when light is poured into the cup, it also gradually illuminates. If a person uses the cup to drink water, a heart-shaped light will illuminate on a badge worn on their chest.
DESIGN PROCESS
Main step
The following are the main steps extracted to help understand the installation quickly.
1
A water kettle gradually moves closer to a light source.
2
Absorbing light (a light-sensitive sensor receives a signal).
3
When fully charged with light, begin pouring into a cup.
4
Light gradually transfers into the cup.
5
Drink the light in the cup.
6
A small heart-shaped light will light up on your chest.
Production process
We designed the position where the kettle and LED strip would be combined, cut and pasted the LED strip in order onto the kettle. After multiple rounds of programming debugging, we gradually adjusted the LED strip to light up or dim according to the desired effect. We then uploaded the program to the Arduino board and tested the program.
