Author: jkosier

Project title: Flow

Team: Julia Kosier & Yiting Liu

Accomplishments

Julia:

• Troubleshooted the code for the RGB LEDs; got basic test of LEDs operational

Yiting:

• Printed out 3d design in College library and reconstructed the design and print at college library
• Spray painted and adhere cellophane on top of the wings
• Brainstormed the design for the sleeves to attach the color sensor

 

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3d printing of the holder of led lights, optical fibers, and a microcontroller in Blender with recalculated dimensions – College Library cost: $24

Spray Painted Wings

	Part/Material	Price	Quantity	Link to a purchase location
1	Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable 1.5mm~8mm Optical Fiber For Lighting Decorations [1.5mm for 15 meters]	$15.99 w/o tax	1	https://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Glow-Fiber-Optic-Cable-1-5mm-8mm-Optical-Fiber-For-Lighting-Decorations/253189403496?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=552285229283&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
2	Color sensor	$7.95	1	https://www.adafruit.com/product/1334
3	16 gauge floral wire	$11.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T831TFA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4	Fabrics	$3.99/yd Including shipping total is $14.18	2 yards	https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/sheer-voile-fire-retardant-fabric?gclid=Cj0KCQiAk-7jBRD9ARIsAEy8mh7xxCRl9hFRSNDtoD39ELNlrFHEVmJTnGmABucK8v3UQuPzZhtuZJoaAgeFEALw_wcB&fbclid=IwAR34tdd2dbImfbFrF7y8HEeAAJFUZJpFmekLj1aYBwW7GRi0Cw8Gx2MD5G4
5	Cellophane	$15.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR4NCC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6	Heat spray	$5.77	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCWRMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7	Elastic	$.60/foot	10 feet	https://www.strapworks.com/Elastic_p/e.htm
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Areas of concern:

• We need sleeve design support to make sure the movement of the right arm won’t affect the circuit attached on the back with the wings.

Project title: Flow

Team: Julia Kosier & Yiting Liu

Accomplishments

Julia:

• Researched coding for different types of LEDs

Yiting:

• Finished the 3d design of the holder of led lights, optical fibers, and a microcontroller
• Figured out that using heat shrink tube, one led light can hold up to 4 optical fibers for our project; hence, reducing the amount of led lights needed from 16 to 4.

Together:

• Constructed wire frame for wings

 

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3d printing of the holder of led lights, optical fibers, and a microcontroller in Blender

Process of constructed wings

Heat Shrink Tube to hold 4 optic fibers for one led light

Material list:

	Part/Material	Price	Quantity	Link to a purchase location
1	Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable 1.5mm~8mm Optical Fiber For Lighting Decorations [1.5mm for 15 meters]	$15.99 w/o tax	1	https://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Glow-Fiber-Optic-Cable-1-5mm-8mm-Optical-Fiber-For-Lighting-Decorations/253189403496?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=552285229283&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
2	Color sensor	$7.95	1	https://www.adafruit.com/product/1334
3	16 gauge floral wire	$11.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T831TFA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4	Fabrics	$3.99/yd Including shipping total is $14.18	2 yards	https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/sheer-voile-fire-retardant-fabric?gclid=Cj0KCQiAk-7jBRD9ARIsAEy8mh7xxCRl9hFRSNDtoD39ELNlrFHEVmJTnGmABucK8v3UQuPzZhtuZJoaAgeFEALw_wcB&fbclid=IwAR34tdd2dbImfbFrF7y8HEeAAJFUZJpFmekLj1aYBwW7GRi0Cw8Gx2MD5G4
5	Cellophane	$15.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR4NCC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6	Heat spray	$5.77	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCWRMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Areas of concern:

• Not sure which types of LEDs are ideal; we have access to 4-pin RGB LEDs, but NeoPixels might be easier to work with. Or a 2-leg LEDs may be even better.

Project name: Flutter (subject to change)

Team: Julia Kosier & Yiting Liu

Weekly accomplishments:

• Julia: purchased color sensor, floral wire, and cellophane
• Yiting: purchased side emitting fiber optics
• Brainstormed ways to attach the sleeve that holds the color sensor – it may ease putting the wings on/taking them off for the sleeve to be removable in some way
• Brainstormed materials – we researched fabrics to be used for the sleeve as well as fabrics we may use for the wings if we aren’t satisfied with the diffusion of the cellophane alone

Below is a similar light-up wing project we found while brainstorming that uses nylons to diffuse the light:

Changes to approach: As mentioned above, we’re exploring the potential of the sleeve being removable – i.e, via a zipper or velcro – to ease use

Below is a table of our materials purchased thus far

	Part/Material	Price	Quantity	Link to a purchase location
1	Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable 1.5mm~8mm Optical Fiber For Lighting Decorations [1.5mm for 15 meters]	$15.99 w/o tax	1	https://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Glow-Fiber-Optic-Cable-1-5mm-8mm-Optical-Fiber-For-Lighting-Decorations/253189403496?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=552285229283&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
2	Color sensor	$7.95	1	https://www.adafruit.com/product/1334
3	16 gauge floral wire	$11.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T831TFA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4	Diffusing fabrics for sleeves	$15.99	1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR4NCC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Project: Flutter

Team: Julia Kosier & Yiting Liu

We are going to create a set of light-up wings controlled by both a sound sensor and a color sensor. The light, emitted by RGB LEDs through side emitting fiber optics, will change colors based on input from a color sensor on an attached sleeve, while it will also blink in time with the beat of music received by the sound sensor.

We envision our project as a way for performers and artists to express themselves – particularly, our project would pair well with a dance performance. It could also be of interest to cosplayers.

The technology should be simple for the user. We envision a simple harness to support the wings along with a sleeve. The user would power the wings on via a switch and put them on with the harness. The sound sensor would work automatically – all the user needs to do is put on music. The color sensor would then be contained in the sleeve and, as the user places the sensor near objects, the color of the lights will change.

There are other existing products that flash lights to the beat of music; however, the incorporation of the color sensor as well makes ours unique. Additionally, our artistic vision is different by aiming for a fairy-like, fantasy-driven look.

We derived inspiration from a number of existing projects:

Additionally, there are existing products that are similar to our idea:

(a dress with responsive lights)

(“wings” with lights integrated intended for use in performance)

Here is our planned design:

Materials/tools we’ll need:

1. 18 gauge floral wire
2. Side emitting fiber optics
3. Color sensor
4. Circuit Playground Express
5. RGB LED lights
6. Plastic tube to connect the led and the optical fiber
7. Cellophane
8. Soft switch made in class
9. Elastic (for straps)
10. Sheer fabric for sleeve

Skills we’ll need to master:

1. Sewing
2. Connecting LEDs to fiber optics
3. Construction of wings (attaching floral wire)

Timeline:

February 27th: Purchase samples of materials

March 10th: Coding should be finished 

March 25th: All technology should be working

March 28th: Wing construction should be about 50% finished

April 8th:  Wings should be wearable

April 15th: Technology should be integrated with wings

April 22nd: Project should be fully functional

Our fallback plan is to decrease the scope of the wings and create something more like a sleeve, like these projects:

So long as we have an aesthetically pleasing project with lighting responsive to sound and color detection, we will consider the project a success.