DIY Electronics Plus Woodworking Equal Custom Lamp

The combination of wooden craftsmanship and electronics in the Gesture Controlled DNA Wooden Desk Lamp by Timber Rough creates a visually captivating piece that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The construction process involves using a laser cutter to create kerfs in wooden strips, allowing them to be bent along a frame tube to form the outer backbone of the DNA helix structure. With the addition of tung oil, carnauba wax, and glue, the distinctive shape of the sugar-phosphate backbone is achieved.

For the electronics, an ESP8266 microcontroller is paired with a PAJ7620 gesture sensor to control two WS2812B RGB LED strips. The PAJ7620 sensor is capable of recognizing nine human hand gestures along with proximity, making it well-suited for this application. Mounted atop the structure, the sensor communicates with the ESP8266, which is hidden at the base of the lamp. Tiny glass bottles, painted with acrylic spray varnish, are then glued to the LEDs to represent the base pairs of the double helix. This clever use of varnish spray creates light diffusers that are both efficient and cost-effective for DIYers. Overall, the combination of craftsmanship and technology results in a captivating desk lamp that is sure to be a conversation starter.

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