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If you can’t see the player here’s the link:
http://vimeo.com/38696764

This project visualizes the dynamic movement of water through a grid of LEDs and translates the amplitude of sound into simulated gusts of wind. A LED matrix is connected to an accelerometer to detect a level datum in the hopes of simulating a boat floating in water. It is attached to a rounded base with embedded earth magnets that is pulled by electromagnets. These magnets are controlled by 4 mic sensors measuring the amplitude of sound. In a sense it’s a boat traveling in a sea of light, propelled by the amplitude of sound.

For more information please check out the process link.
*Many thanks to my classmate and friend Deqing for his brillant technical knowledge!!! Thanks!!!!!!*