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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis project would utilize the skills I’ve learned in electrical and robotics classes, since a fair amount of circuit design and soldering would be required. That being said, I think I could get a lot out of this idea while making a really cool piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some initial thoughts about building: This will require many LEDs and a lot of soldering. I may need to 3D print a base to conceal the wiring and electronics as well. The final product may be delicate as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concept 2: Irregular Infinity Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My concept for the infinity mirror stems from the presentations last week. I thought the concept was really cool but I wanted to put a spin on it. I was thinking of making a 3-Dimensional mirror. There are several of these online, but I’m thinking of making one out of an irregular shape. This would create an unpredictable matrix of twists and turns, creating a feeling of uncertainty about the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInside the sculpture, I would put strands of color changing LED lights. If the lights are controlled through wifi, the color could be changed. This would make the sculpture dynamic in several ways. In one way, just being able to see the sculpture from different angles can produce completely different views of the reflections. In another way, changing lights and colors can change the way the mirror is perceived. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To create the random reflection illusion, the shape needs to be irregular, with no parallel faces. This could be something as simple as a oblique pyramid, or something elaborate like a pseudo deltoidal icositetrahedron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSome initial thoughts about how this could be built: The panels could be made out of acrylic sheets and lazer cut at the Makerspace. I could 3D print joints for the mirrors so that the structure itself it sturdy. I think the difficult thing will be installing the LEDs. In order for shifting colors to look like they flow through the mirror, there would need to be some uniformity to how the lights are wired in parallel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concept 3: Light Painting Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This concept was inspired by my presentation about Janne Parviainen. I really liked the look of his pictures and think there’s potential for self expression in these. That being said, I’ve had some trouble thinking of ideas for what I could do. I’ve had some brief thoughts about locations around campus where I could do paintings at night, like the fountain area, Higgins Lawn Swings, the Quad etc. I just cant think of a theme for an album of images. These would be static images, not a video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nQuestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- If I had to choose a concept, I would say I’m tied between 1 and 2. Which one would you choose? <\/li>
- Do you have any suggestions for how I could improve the concepts above? <\/li>
- Has anyone here ever done a project like the ones I’ve listed? Do you have any tips for me?<\/li>
- Do you have any ideas for my light painting concept?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Concept 1: LED Cube or Sculpture This idea was inspired by a project I saw on Adafruit’s website. It would entail making a 3D array of LEDs controlled by an Arduino board. The LEDs can then be controlled by the Arduinos digital outputs, making a dynamic sculpture. To put a twist on this, I was… <\/p>\n