2014-12-29 (M) Color/Touch Sensory Panel

The spectrum function which changes the desired color of a light based on the address and a color value from 0 to 767 was revised for the third day in a row. The function was the core of the device's ability to change colors in all modes except mode 0 were a random color fades to off which each button press. The other random mode, mode 1, used the spectrum to generate colors which stayed lit but since the colors were expected to be randomized it was never checked for accuracy.

The rest of the modes described yesterday were programmed. This was done in large by looking at the starting presentation written earlier and adding to the spectrum value at a given light. The code will be made available online soon.

A video was made with a time lapse phone app which took a picture every second then compiled the photos into a movie. The video was made of the Demo Mode so the lights change every two seconds without input from the user.

Demo mode time lapse


To do:
  1. Build electronics
    1. Solder remaining NeoPixels
    2. Solder three more switches
    3. Solder power terminals for transferring power
    4. Solder terminals for accepting power from source
    5. Add IR receiver socket
  2. Program Arduino
    1. Create mode to rotate primary colors & white
    2. Create mode to change all lights when any switch is pressed
    3. Write digital output code for one or two sounds
    4. Immediately play sound at new mode if appropriate
  3. Cut and drill polycarbonate sheet
  4. Drill frame for wires
  5. Install switches
  6. Install light hoods
  7. Install electronics
  8. Install polycarbonate and light diffuser sheets
  9. Research inexpensive RGB controller for non-addressable LEDs
  10. Put code online
  11. Create instructions for project
 
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