PVC pipe instrument designed by Lee-Kuo

This was one of those spontaneous projects that simply went straight into action. Lee-Kuo used his 3D skills and completely designed the instrument in Cinema 4D using a grid system for the tuned length. After he had completed the model we decided to build it. It’s a slow process but we are making great progress. You can watch a stop animation of this instrument on my YouTube channel, Lee-Kuo created the animation and music for the video. I will update this post when we complete the instrument.  Watch the animation here

view from the front ( 3D rendering )

view from the rear ( 3D rendering )

in the process of building

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Mini popsicle cube lamp

I designed this small lamp for my summer camp students who built the 8 watt stereo amplifier. Before they attempted to solder all the components for the amp i let them solder the switch and light fitting. They had no idea i had made these lamps for them so i hope they enjoy the lovely warm glow. The sizes of popsicle sticks used are 11.5 cm and 6 cm. The base was a 5mm thick piece of board that i had lying around, inside the lamp are matchsticks which stop the lamp from falling over the base. The bulb is 7 watt and produces a lovely warm light.

A super mini cube lamp

The wooden base

the underside showing the 6 cm feet

simply beautiful

paper texture and simple design

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8 watt stereo amplifier (popsicle design) with CD case LED speakers

It’s been a long time since my last post but i hope the wait was worth it. This project was a design that came to me for a high school student. My student wanted to make this to take to college, so i designed it for easy construction, cheapness and great design. I also had four high school students make one each during summer camp, they were so happy to take it home. The whole thing is based around a super cheap 8 watt stereo amplifier and an empty CD container used for the speaker stands. It looks and sounds fantastic.

all lit up

two finished amplifiers

gold plated inputs

the power section

banana plug speaker terminals and power socket for speaker LED’s

connections to the amplifier

the wiring from the housing to the amp

a lovely blue light by night

CD container speaker stand

a wonderful way to listen to music

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