#light-study

Premise: Design a lamp that consists of two cylinders that interlock, but the inner one can rotate freely. Using vertical slits, the inner cylinder can be rotated to block the gaps on the outer, dimming the light.

Initial design: The first design, which can be seen in earlier posts, was very bulky and the openings did not align correctly. This design improves upon the flaws, with a slim design and 4 slits that only require 45 degrees of rotation. The result is a much simpler, cleaner design

Cardboard lantern with varying modes

The knob at the top can be used to rotate an inner cylinder

Overview:

Pros: Functional design: can spread the light or direct it at a narrow spot

Cons:

Lack of precision, function does not translate very well with cardboard.

Issue with light gap alignment, light doesn’t actually dim out, inner layer is too far from the outer layer

Plans:

Handheld lantern - adjustable

Inner ring can be rotated to lower or increase brightness