SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Objectives
Design and document the system integration for your final project
GLOW SENSE
Features
- Proximity-Based Dimming
- Automatic Lamp Control
- Energy Efficient
- Wireless App Control
- Customizable Lighting
- Lamp-to-Lamp Communication
INSPIRATION
Why a flower ?
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I decided to shape my project based on the Sundrop Flower from Tangled.In the story, the Sundrop Flower releases its healing magic through music, which I found enchanting. I wanted to recreate that sense of wonder in my own way, so I designed my flower to bloom when someone comes near, as if it senses their presence and responds to it. The final vision for my project is to create two interactive flower lamps. When someone approaches one flower, it will trigger the other flower—no matter how far away—to bloom.
Exploded view
Finalizing mechanism, functionality and user experience
The flower mechanism works based on a reciprocating motion, where the stem moves up and down to create the blooming effect. This motion is controlled using a servo motor, which drives the vertical movement of the stem. The petals are connected through a series of joints that allow them to open and close smoothly in response to the stem’s motion. After finalizing the mechanical structure, I determined the placement of the electronic components. The servo motor and the custom PCB are housed in the base of the lamp for stability and accessibility. A NeoPixel strip is installed inside the cup that holds the petals, providing a soft, glowing effect during bloom. The time-of-flight distance sensor is also positioned in the base, allowing it to detect when someone approaches the flower.
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In addition to the interactive blooming mechanism, the flower lamp also features customizable lighting controlled through the GlowSense app. This app allows users to wirelessly change the color of the NeoPixel strip embedded in the flower’s cup, adding a layer of personalization and mood control.
The petals, cup, and stem of my lamp will be 3D printed. The base, on the other hand, will be made out of wood. As I need WiFi communication, I will be using XIAO esp32 C6 for the project.
Electronics
Functionality
This image is created using chatgpt. Prompt:- I uploaded the image of my lamp and app. Create a moodboard.
Mockup
To get an overall idea of mechanism and to test if more petals are possible, I made a mokeup using paper.
I found that it is very difficult to add another layer of petals, as it will not facilitate smooth closing of petals. So I decided to add only six functional petals.
Schedule
This is how I am planning to complete the project in time.
