Our installation consisted of a few separate parts that worked together. The main assembly was manufactured out of three pieces of conduit tubing which were held in place by two metal anchors to the wall.

Four acrylic brackets, which held a servo and a reflective panel, were mounted onto the conduit. Wiring was integrated into the structure for a clean appearance, using custom-drilled holes as well as the hollow tubing.

The entire mechanical assembly was controlled by an Arduino with a 16-channel servo control connected to a laptop. The laptop also controlled the interactive element of the installation, as well as displayed the light projection.

We projection mapped colorful points of light to each individual panel. When the panel rotates, they change in angle and plane, creating dynamic, fast-moving light projections throughout the entire room.

Our final assembly utilized various different technologies and fabrication techniques. We used TouchDesigner to control the servos and create the projection, and we digitally fabricated the panels and brackets using a laser cutter.

Our main takeaways included learning how to use servos, and learning about different assembly techniques (glue vs. tape, creating sturdy wired connections, etc).