What components are needed for the electronics?

The project requires an Arduino Nano, a power supply device, two RGB LEDs, a PCB or stripboard, an IR sensor, and an IR remote.

How can I create the outer casing for the lamp?

You can use ProDesktop to design a curved shape and cut it out using a laser cutter with white and clear acrylic sheets.

Can I use any type of RGB LED for this project?

Yes, any type of RGB LED will work for this build.

What should I do if I do not have access to a laser cutter?

You can use sandpaper to fog the clear acrylic instead of cutting it with a laser cutter.

How do I hide the Arduino LED lights?

You can use black tape to cover the Arduino LEDs.

Is it possible to control the lamp from my bed?

Yes, the lamp is designed to be remote controlled so you can turn it off without getting out of bed.

What software was used to design the parts?

The creator used ProDesktop to make the drawings for the curved design come alive.

What type of screws are recommended for mounting?

Use four screws of your choice that fit into your wall.

Make A Wall Lamp Using Arduino Nano

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1 Summary of Make A Wall Lamp Using Arduino Nano

2 Step 1: Parts

3 Step 2: Outer Casing

4 Quick Solutions to Questions related to Wireless Remote-Controlled Bedside Lamp:

Summary of Make A Wall Lamp Using Arduino Nano

This project describes building a wireless, remote-controlled bedside lamp using an Arduino Nano and IR sensor. The creator designed a custom curved casing cut from acrylic sheets using a school laser cutter. The lamp features RGB LEDs for lighting and is powered by a dedicated supply unit, allowing control from bed without physical buttons.

Parts used in the Wireless Remote-Controlled Bedside Lamp:

Arduino Nano
Power Supply device
2X RGB LED
PCB or Stripboard
IR sensor
IR remote
Acrylic sheet (White)
Small acrylic sheet (clear)
Sandpaper
Screws
Laser cutter
Solder
Soldering iron
Black tape

So, I have always wanted a nice lamp by the side of my bed, Something simple with out any buttons.
Of course this would mean it had to be wireless. I also wanted to use it from my bed but not getting out of my bed to turn it off. So it had to be remote controlled, So I picked up a Arduino Nano and a IR sensor to help me with the goal.

I have access to my schools laser cutter for this to help me with the materials part and also the making part.

Step 1: Parts

I used for this project:

Electronics:
1X Arduino (I used a Nano to fit in the casing I would make.)
1X Power Supply device (Must be able to support the Arduino’s needs)
2X RGB LED (Any type works)
1X PCB or Stripboard ( I used a old lot that did not have a lot soldered on it)
1X IR sensor.
1X IR remote (any kind will do)

Materials:
1X Acrylic sheet (White)
1X Small acrylic sheet (clear)
1X Sandpaper ( IN case you don’t want to use a laser cutter to fog the clear acrilic)
4X Screws of your choice (What fits in your Wall?)

Step 2: Outer Casing

I had made drawings for this for a while and I decided to use ProDesktop to make this come alive and for this project to really get going.

To do this I had to make a nice curved design that could be cut out on a laser cutter and be made with glue.

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Major Components in Project

1X Laser cutter ( I used my schools one)
1X Solder
1X Soldering iron
1X Black tape ( To hide the Arduino LED’s )

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Quick Solutions to Questions related to Wireless Remote-Controlled Bedside Lamp:

What components are needed for the electronics?
The project requires an Arduino Nano, a power supply device, two RGB LEDs, a PCB or stripboard, an IR sensor, and an IR remote.
How can I create the outer casing for the lamp?
You can use ProDesktop to design a curved shape and cut it out using a laser cutter with white and clear acrylic sheets.
Can I use any type of RGB LED for this project?
Yes, any type of RGB LED will work for this build.
What should I do if I do not have access to a laser cutter?
You can use sandpaper to fog the clear acrylic instead of cutting it with a laser cutter.
How do I hide the Arduino LED lights?
You can use black tape to cover the Arduino LEDs.
Is it possible to control the lamp from my bed?
Yes, the lamp is designed to be remote controlled so you can turn it off without getting out of bed.
What software was used to design the parts?
The creator used ProDesktop to make the drawings for the curved design come alive.
What type of screws are recommended for mounting?
Use four screws of your choice that fit into your wall.