Group PROJECT - CLOUD NIGHT LIGHT

Product Name: Cloud Night Light

Imagine a fluffy cloud shaped night-light that automatically turns on when your room gets dark. It softly illuminates your room with a warm light while playing soothing vibrational music to help you fall peacefully asleep. When the morning sunrise rolls through the window, the light will fade away as well as the music. With the cloud night light, its design is intended to improve and adapt to sleep cycles, by providing a relaxing atmosphere.

 We are the Moonlight Melody and we intend to revolutionize your bedtime routine with our intuitive cloud-shaped night light. No more tossing and turning in the dark or struggling to calm your mind before sleep. 

Our product caters to individuals of all ages who struggle with falling asleep such as kids who have a fear of the dark, adults who have difficulty sleeping due to stress or insomnia, and anyone who desires a calming environment before bed. Millions of people experience trouble sleeping at night and we intend to target this widespread need through catering to our diverse range of customers who are seeking comfort and tranquility during the night.

 Our project addresses the issue of sleep difficulties by activating a soft amber glow when the room lacks natural light, as scientific research confirms that these warm colors are calming and contribute to a night of restful sleep by boosting melatonin production. Additionally, our night light plays low vibrational noise that can promote deeper, more restful sleep, which can lead to improved overall health and well-being.

• PEOPLE - who will you pull in to help design, build, and/or test your project?

We intend to collaborate with busy college students across Mount Holyoke to conduct testing and gather feedback on the effectiveness of the product. 

• THE ASK - are there resources beyond the supplies already provided in the course that you'll need for the project?

To create the platform to stick to clouds, we would need to use the laser cutter which is beyond the supplies already provided in the course.

Here is the code for our project

#include <Adafruit_CircuitPlayground.h>

// Define the frequencies for the calming melody

int melody[] = {

 523, 1047, 1047, 698, 784, 889, 780, 1

};

int noteDurations[] = {

 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20

};

int ledPin = 6; // control D6 (A1 on CPE)

void setup() {

 Serial.begin(9600);

 CircuitPlayground.begin();

 CircuitPlayground.speaker.enable(true);

 pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);

}

void loop() {

 int lightValue = CircuitPlayground.lightSensor();

 Serial.print("Light Sensor: ");

 Serial.println(lightValue);

 // if there is very little light

 if (lightValue < 40) {

   // turn on the external LED

   digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);

   //Play the calming melody

   for (int i = 0; i < 8; i++) {

     int noteDuration = 2000 / noteDurations[i];

     CircuitPlayground.playTone(melody[i], noteDuration);

     delay(100);

  }

 } else {

   // otherwise, turn off the external LED

   digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);

 }

 delay(100);

}

For the process, we cut paper and arranged the LEDs . We connected the LEDs with copper tape.

REFLECTION

Having multiple perspectives can greatly enhance my problem-solving ability by providing a broader range of insights and approaches. When faced with a complex problem, I consider diverse viewpoints and this helps to uncover blind spots and lead to more creative and effective solutions. Conversely, relying solely on one perspective may limit my creativity and would result in me overlooking alternative solutions. Embracing multiple perspectives encourages me to think critically, and fosters innovation in problem-solving.

 Cognitive flexibility is essential for exploring a variety of courses both within and outside of one's intended major(s). It allows me to adapt my academic interests and goals based on evolving interests, opportunities, and career aspirations. By being open to exploring diverse disciplines, I discovered new passions, acquired interdisciplinary skills, and broadened my knowledge base. Cognitive flexibility helped me stretch in changing my mind about making a language my second major. It also helped me to decide to take more Spanish classes instead of French because I was too used to French and thought that was all I could do.

 There have been instances in my learning journey where I've encountered obstacles or challenges and persisted with a singular approach, rather than seeking alternative solutions or perspectives. Last semester, for my data visualization project, I wanted to use bright shiny stars to visualize a child abuse data set because I had a lot of shiny stars and thought it would be fancy to use them. When I was doing the project, the feeling of "this is not right" was hitting me so much but I didn't just want to stop because I was just thinking of how beautiful the visualization would be. In hindsight, I recognize that pausing to seek other solutions or perspectives could have led to a more efficient and effective resolution. I then decided to stop using them and go in for an object that aligns with the theme of the data set so I then settled on black push pins of different shapes and I got a very good review from my professor. By embracing cognitive flexibility and considering different strategies, I may have overcome obstacles more quickly and achieved better outcomes.

 There have been occasions when I've been committed to a particular course of action or study plan, only to encounter unforeseen challenges or changes in circumstances. For my art and words final project last semester, we were to paint somethimg with a theme. Since the common read was about disability, I decided to make that my theme. I then proceeded to talk to Earl Wren, a girl with disabilities so my project would be about her. During the project, I decided to paint throughout and not incorporate any other form of art. The obstacles begun when I had to draw a wheelchair. In such situations, pivoting to a new plan could have been more effective in adapting to evolving needs and priorities. I then changed my whole plan and decided to draw the whole wheelchair with a girl on it as well as other things that needed to be drwn and the project turned out better than I expected. Looking back, I would advise my former self to remain flexible and open-minded, recognizing that adaptation and resilience are essential qualities in navigating the complexities of academic and personal growth. Embracing change and being willing to adjust plans based on new information can lead to greater success and fulfillment in the long run.

Final Look