Projects
This is a list of various projects, their status, and links to dedicated project pages or blog posts about them.
- Automatic LED Stair Lighting. Status:completed. When entering a dark staircase, lights for each stair come on in sequence. It increases safety and makes a lovely visual effect. The idea is based on the stairs shown at interactivefurniture.de. Since they did not provide any details, I had to figure this out myself. Please see the LED stair project page for full directions on making your own version. For a list of related blog posts, click here. My design was featured in MAKE: Online.
- Robie the Coasterbot. Status: completed. This is my entry for the robot contest run by MAKE.
- Speed Vest. Status: completed. The Speed Vest is worn while bicyling at night, and shows your speed in glowing electroluminescent wire on your back. It’s a safety feature — increasing rider visiblity to cars — and just plain cool. Based on the Speed Vest project described in volume 19 of MAKE magazine. My build was featured in MAKE:Online.
I was doing a bit of research on using the arduino with higher power applications, 12v LED strip lights, etc, and stumbled onto your blog. I hope hear how your interactive stair lights turn out!