progress update

 4.06.
http://www.acroname.com/robotics/parts/R48-IR12.html

I look forward to adding this to my Arduino collection: I want my project to be able to react to proximity of passers-by.


4.07
If I am going to make something interactive that can respond to more than one form of stimulus, the venus flytrap is an excellent case study.  It responds to not only environmental conditions- humidity, sunlight, rainfall, and temperature- but also movement and touch. 




4.08

RGB LED changing (rainbow) colors, Arduino from Meinaart van Straalen on Vimeo.

While waiting for my proximity sensor to arrive, I'm trying to come up with a few variables to be controlled by distance data.  My arduino board came with a few different colors of LED's; color coding with light someone's distance from the sensor could be fun.


4.09

I really appreciate the look of the digital fabrication group's laser cut plexi... I purchased some clear acrylic today to create my creature.  Under-lit plexi from Arduino's LED's should look vibrant.