Blink: Proof of Concept

Blink! Using an Arduino and some other components, make some LEDs light up from multiple inputs. Sounds pretty simple. Also make it do something interesting? Now its getting complicated.

For my project, I originally planned to meet the minimum requirements and get my B. I was partway through programming the Arduino to read in from a potentiometer and a button and have each light up when I came up with a better idea. The inspiration for the project struck me after seeing other forms of input combined with a little bit of curiosity.

After seeing one of these and asking what it did, I had an idea for what I jokingly call Lights Over Rochester.

Now I had my idea to (hopefully!) get me that A. I would use a couple of these to sense wind and light up the LED accordingly. Cool!

A half hour of work later I had my proof of concept working. Just one sensor, but it lit up the LED when I blew on it.

Mission Success!