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Light Leak

Year

2020


Location

Ann Arbor, MI, USA


Instructor

Cathlyn Newell Mark Meier


Status

Built


Material

PETG


Affiliation

Taubman College University of Michigan


Course

ARCH 700 Practicum


Designer

Ruxin Xie


Tool Box

Rhino, Grasshopper, CircuitPython Programming WaterJet, Circuit Playground Bluefruit, Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer


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How much material can we save by working smartly with PETG sheets? This personal project set out to answer that question. By creating an innovative interlocking system, I achieved 98% efficiency from two sheets, minimizing waste while keeping the design compact at just 8 cm³ with no extra structure required. To add an interactive element, I incorporated circuit board scripting to adjust lighting based on gravity and acceleration. The project even inspired my lecturer, Mark, who has since continued to develop it, transforming this technique into beautiful, responsive lighting installations. Check out his amazing creation https://www.instagram.com/p/CcYlBzZuNSp/?hl=en&img_index=1

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