”Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today.” – Sensei Wu
On Monday we were given LEDs to experiment with, and the one I ended up using was programmable through a data cable. Though I am not yet confident with my engineering skills, I am very proficient in C++ and that motivated me to attempt to add that LED into my circuit.
It reminded me of my first C++ project, I was not confident with my coding so I chose to code a version of Concentration, a card game a like a lot. I find that using something you know to learn something else can help gain a better understanding of it.
Our Fusion and 3D printing class is what helped me decide on a plan for my circuit. The lesson was very fun and I am very proud of my box, though in hindsight I should’ve spent time planning it out before class, “winging” it was very stressful.
I had a look through the sensors provided and found one that can set RGB colours. I immediately thought of combining the sensor with the LEDs, coding the LEDs to change to whatever colour the sensor detects! And printing my box in clear filament will reflect the lights very nicely.
Tomorrow is our laser cutting lesson, I’m hoping to be able to make my gears out of acrylic instead of wood so it too can reflect the lights. If not then maybe I could attach clear vinyl or tissue paper to the wood for a stained-glass effect. I’ll wait until tomorrow to properly decide.
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