Proof of Concept:

I tested out extending the LED by soldering the LED to some electrical wiring. This video shows that this was a pretty simple task. The solder connection was not as strong as I would like so I taped the wire to the LED as well. I will try to get a better solder connection as I wired up more LEDs. I will also play with the Arduino to have the LED only light up as one color and to light up in a sequence.

I also made a prototype of the lanterns using paper and plastic cups, plastic straws, bamboo stirring sticks, paper and hot glue. This showed me that the lanterns were feasible to make. When I make the actual lanterns, I want them to be smaller than this prototype size.

This sketch shows how I think the art piece will be arranged:

This sketch shows my thought process where the moon will have a spinning component inside to display shadow art.

Shopping List:

• Assorted Fabrics (from fabric store)
• Tissue Paper / Translucent Paper (from craft store)
• Bamboo sticks (bought from Amazon, coming in)
• Arduino and LEDS (acquired)
• Electrical Wire (acquired, can get more on campus)
• Modpodge (from craft store)
• Light Socket Cord (Amazon)

Schedule:

9/21 – 9/27: Shopping and Experimenting on Moon Spinning Lantern

9/28 – 10/4: Creating and wiring the stepping stone lanterns

10/5 – 10/11: Testing various lantern configurations and spacing

10/12: Final Touches and Presentation