(2017) Thunderstorm Cloud

The Thunderstorm cloud project is an interactive lamp that mimics thunderstorm cloud. Utilizing a strip of LEDS, some sensors, and a Arduino. It is cable of creating a unique lighting storm based on its surroundings. No two thunderstorms are the same. A 60 cm wide 40 cm tall made of pillow fluff and chicken wire.

Made for Luminescence II art show at Burnaby Arts Council. Source code and project files can be found in this github project: Lightning Cloud Workshop

Inspried by Richard Clarkson’s cloud

Last min storm cloud for the #luminescence art show at @burnabyarts. #projects #clouds #☁ #lighting #arduino #cotten #storm #art #yvrart #vancouver #vancouverart

A post shared by Steven Smethurst (@funvill) on Mar 12, 2017 at 11:19pm PDT

Hat version

I also made a mini version as a hat

Cloud hat using #neopixel for Halloween. 98 of 100 for #the100dayproject. #led #colors #costume #arduino

A post shared by Steven Smethurst (@funvill) on Oct 26, 2015 at 11:43pm PDT

Lighting cloud hat for Halloween built with #arduino #neopixel 98b of 100 for #the100dayproject.

A post shared by Steven Smethurst (@funvill) on Oct 27, 2015 at 6:55pm PDT