The goal of this art project was to facilitate interaction & connection among participants using reactive LEDs, in the shape of the oxytocin molecule (the end product was a ring of carbon items because $$). 

The atoms (icosahedrons) were made from red-anodized, lasercut aluminum sheet metal (panels and brackets), with rivets fastening everything together. Light-diffusing material and LED strips were attached internally to create a soft lighting effect. 

Materials

• Red-anodized, lasercut aluminum for panels and brackets

• Light-diffusing sheets on internal faces

• Raspberry Pi-powered LED strips within each icosahedron 

• Off-the-shelf rivets 

• PLA for electronics enclosures 

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