Meet the Makers: Lightchimes

Jimmy Chion, Jason Chua, and Kiran Malladi are the creators of Lightchimes, 169 hanging LED pendants. The circuit is simple, but the results are complex. This project is about interaction- without interference from a participant, the lights would never shine. Similarly, without collaborative interaction, this project would never have become a reality.

Lightchimes will be at Maker Faire Bay Area, May 21 & 22, where you can experience the mesmerizing twinkling firsthand.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Jimmy Chion
• Jason Chua
• Kiran Malladi
• Stanford
• Project Oglesby
• Product design
• Maker Faire
• interactive chandelier
• magnet switches
• reed switches
• led
• light

[mtdeezy]

That end there was a little awkward.

[Doominator169]

wow, u would have 169 LED's hanging there... just look at the numbers on my username...

[pyronus]

For those of you who don't know what a magnet switch is, look up Hall Effect Sensor

[jimqbaum]

Oh Please, really, listen to how these guys talk. Is this the language of nerds or future innovators? I am not impressed by the "oh wow" "like really" and such. If you have an idea and obviously can't get it across, get someone who can speak to the general public to get it out. "Like uhhhhh really man".

[trampledbylambs]

bad ass !!

[MrBerserkerPure]

@mtdeezy especially when a black dude does it

[Naina502]

would we be able to buy one of these? itd be amazing as a moving chandelier in the middle of a room

[TroyOi]

So I'm guessing the activating event for any given LED is proximity to another chime?? Would be helpful if you'd just let us "little people" in on a few technical details. Is there also a delay mechanism that keeps the LED lit for a minimum period?

[sneekyfreak12]

Beautiful. :)



[Tony0817]

this could be an installation at my school, i go to art school, really cool

[xMOWERYx]

id like one of those hanging over my bed

[thepryest]

@sablesoul I just expected more from 3 people thats all.  One person could make this.