It took me a couple tries to make the top and bottom of our design the right size, and I had to review my octagonal geometry, but on the third try we got to snap right in. Actually, it fits almost too well, because it is impossible to get off.
Then, I worked on cutting the right size of holes for the switches, while Erin worked on a piece to put on the inside to hold the batteries. She designed an octagonal piece with three holes in it for the batteries and a big hole for what Erin refers to as the “circuit junk.” She was able to cut the piece to the right size so that it floats inside the structure and holds the batteries in place.
After a few attempts, I was also able to figure out the right size hole for the switches.
We also debated about how we wanted the LEDs to shine through the top. We two different ways, first we cut out squares in the top the size of the whole LED. Then we tried just cutting out circles the size of the bulbs. We liked how the light looked shining through the small holes better. I think it would be cool if we put the LEDs on a octagon that floated inside, like the one one Erin made to hold the batteries. That way we could cut out swirly designs on the top for the light to shine through. Maybe if we get one done we can try out some variations.
We know how we want to build our circuit from putting it together on the bread board, so now all we have to do is figure out how to solder it together.
Our professor brought a Lytro camera to class. I know nothing about photography, but I thought it was pretty cool. I wonder if it will ever go mainstream or if they will ever find a way integrate the technology into another device, or make it smaller. I think it will be interesting to follow.
Finally, all of the wonderful pictures in this post are Erin’s! One great thing about group work is that my partners are way better photographers than me.
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