One objective of this road test is to present application ideas for interactive LED illumination to spark ideas and interest in people reading this blog. So far I have mostly been demonstrating 3D printed objects, but not everyone has access to a 3D printer, so this blog will discuss other objects that can be converted to interactive illumination.
Here is a list of applications I had fun compiling, including applications mentioned in my other blogs:
- interactive dodecahedron light fixture
- 3D printed covers (disk drive caddy)
- Iron Man Arc Reactor
- interactive trophy
- desktop or tabletop centerpiece (interactive)
- hollow white plastic sculptures
- acrylic art
- densely faceted crystal
- etched or frosted glass or acrylic
- cut glass or acrylic
- household objects
- plastic bucket
- disposable plastic beer cup
- plastic bowl
- lampshades
- vases
- chandeliers
- plastic fast food containers - yogurt, cream cheese, etc.
- decorative goblets
- origami objects
- interactive back-illuminated signage
- text
- graphics
- kids "stickers"
- crystaline sceptre
- crystal challice
- jack-o-lantern
- ghost lampshade
- ping pong ball
- skateboard
- plastic toys and figures
- Christmas tree ornament (I will make one in December)
- snow globe
- perfume bottle
- liquor bottle
I am sure interested users will come up with many other exciting ways to use these interactive lights and hopefully these ideas will serve as a catalyst for some of them.
The LED Road Test page is here:
http://www.element14.com/community/roadTests/1481
The Lighting Group page is here:
Here are links to my other blog entries for this road test:
LED Road Test - Proposal - Blog 0 Jan 1, 2016
Light Emitting Diodes Road Test - Blog 1 Nov 1
LED Road Test - 3D Printed Housings - blog 2 Nov 10
LED Road Test - Dodecahedron Light Fixture Blog 3 Nov12
LED Road Test - Wearable Interactive Lights - Blog 4 - Nov 13
LED Road Test - Interactive Trophy - Blog 5 Nov 16
LED Road Test - Making Household Objects Interactive - Blog 6 Nov 22
LED Road Test - Power LEDs - Up & Running - Blog 7 Nov 24
LED Road Test - Star Wars - The Force Awakens - Blog 8 Nov 28
LED Road Test - Selfie Phenomenon - Blog 9 Nov 29
LED Road Test - MSP EXP430FR4133 Launchpad IDE - Blog 10 Dec 6
LED Road Test - Vehicle Situational Awareness System Blog 11 Dec 14
LED Road Test - Vehicle Situational Awareness System Indoor Demo - Blog 12 Dec 20
LED Road Test - Maple Leaf Christmas Decoration - Blog 13 Dec 24
LED Road Test - Reflow Soldering Power LEDs - Blog 15 Jan 10
LED Road Test - Induction Heating Reflow Soldering - Blog 16 Jan12
LED Road Test - Summary - Blog 17 Jan 15
Associated Video Links
Creating a Light Fixture using 123D Design
Wearable Interactive Arc Reactor
Interactive Illuminated Household Objects
Star Wars - Let The Force Be With The Light
Vehicle Situational Awareness System in Operation
