physical computing
Some fun projects I’ve created using Arduino
Infrared Light Mirror
A “mirror” using an infrared heat sensor and LEDs to create your digital reflection
The “Light Mirror” is a physical computing project I built using Arduino. The device features an infrared heat camera which is used to light up an array of color-changing LEDs to create a lo-fi “reflection” of yourself. I was interested in the idea of mirrors and reflections, and wanted to create a project that emulated a low-tech everyday object in a more interesting and interactive way.
Check out my blog to see how I built and coded this project.
Fingerprint Piano
A musical gadget that uses your fingerprints as keys
I created this interactive musical project using Arduino. The idea was to create a reversed “piano,” where there was only one key to press, and the note was determined by which finger pressed it.
The project uses a fingerprint scanner to determine which finger has pressed the key, and play a corresponding note. After a user registers all of their fingerprints into the system, they can begin playing sounds. This allows you to create simple melodies by pressing different fingers on the key.
Check out my blog to see how I built and coded this project.