This repository contains the source code and DXF files to replicate an umbrella that lights up when it is going to rain.
This project was made for the second assignment for Physical Computing Studio. The goal was to create an umbrella that lights up when it is raining. The umbrella handle would be the part that illuminates when it is raining.
I started the process by using an API from Wunderground to obtain the current precipitation today in inches. Then I purchased an umbrella and cut off the handle of purchased umbrella. From the cut off handle, I modeled a similar handle to cut out using the laser cutter. I then cut out the umbrella handle, stacked and glued the sheets of acrylic together. Then I wrote the code and wired up the Raspberry Pi. I decided on making 3 sets of 3 LEDs that illuminate based on the amount of precipitation that is falling from the sky.
- 6 cut acrylic parts
- 1 Raspberry Pi
- 1 umbrella minus the handle
- 9 LEDs
- External power source
- Resistors
- 3 Transistors