Interactive Motion Controlled Mood Lamp

The Interactive Motion Controlled Mood Lamp is a fun STEM project that combines motion sensing, programmable RGB lighting, embedded programming and 3D printing into one engaging interactive build. Instead of using traditional buttons or a mobile app, the lamp responds naturally to movement, allowing users to control its lighting effects through simple gestures.

Using a Kypruino board, an MPU6050 motion sensor and NeoPixel LEDs, the lamp detects tilting, shaking and orientation changes to adjust brightness, change colours and trigger dynamic lighting animations. The result is a unique hands on project that demonstrates how motion sensors can be used to create intuitive and interactive user experiences.

Designed for makers, students and educators, this project introduces key engineering concepts including motion sensing, I2C communication, RGB LED control, embedded programming and 3D printing. The custom 3D printed enclosure transforms the electronics into a polished desktop lamp while showcasing how hardware, software and digital fabrication can come together to create an innovative STEM project.

Perfect for makers, students, classrooms, workshops and STEM education.

Highlights:

• Motion Controlled Lighting: Adjust brightness and change colours using natural tilt and shake gestures.
• Interactive NeoPixel Effects: Smooth colour transitions and animated lighting patterns create a unique user experience.
• MPU6050 Motion Sensor: Learn how accelerometers and gyroscopes detect movement and orientation.
• Beginner Friendly: Explore motion sensing, embedded programming, electronics and 3D printing through a hands on project.
• STEM Learning Project: Combines coding, sensor integration, RGB LEDs and digital fabrication in one engaging build.

Specifications:

• Project Type: Interactive Motion Controlled Mood Lamp & 3D Printing Design.
• Main Board: Kypruino or Arduino Compatible Board.
• Motion Sensor: MPU6050 3-Axis Accelerometer & Gyroscope Module.
• Lighting: 3x NeoPixel LEDs (onboard on Kypruino).
  
• Communication Interface: I2C.
• Motion Controls: Tilt Brightness, Shake Color Change, Flip-To-Off.
• Digital Output: NeoPixels (D8).
• MPU 6050: SDA (A4), SCL (A5), VCC (5V), GND (GND).
• Power Supply: USB Type C.
• Shell Type: 3D Printed Cylindrical Lamp Enclosure.
• Features: Motion sensing, animated lighting effects, smooth color transitions, gesture control and programmable RGB lighting.
• Application: STEM education, coding, electronics, sensor projects, RGB lighting, 3D printing and creative projects.
• Lamp Dimensions: ~162×106mm.
• Kit Weight: ~190g.

Complete Kit Includes:

• 1x Kypruino Compatible Board.
• 1x MPU 6050 Gyro & Accelerometer IMU.
  
• 4x Male to Female Dupont Wires.
• 1x USB Type C Cable.
• 1x 3D Printed Cylindrical Lamp.

Ideal For:

• 💡 Interactive lighting and RGB LED projects.
• 📱 Motion sensing and gesture controlled applications.
• 🤖 Electronics and embedded programming.
• 🖨️ 3D printing and product design.
• 🎓 Arduino & STEM education projects.

Note:

• Lamp color may vary slightly from the images shown.
• Requires basic assembly and Arduino IDE programming.
• USB Type C cable is required for programming and power.
• The code can be customized to create additional gestures, lighting effects and animations.
• Full project instructions, wiring diagram, source code and 3D printing files are available on our Blog.