Interactive Light Matrix

Hi Everyone!

I am designing an interactive light installation under a bridge...

Let's assume a simple configuration of 16 overhead spotlights arranged in a 4 x 4 square grid. If someone walks under a specific light it should turn on.

Considering that I'd need 16 sensors, one for each light, I am out of luck with the 8 analog/digital inputs. I assume I'd need to utilize the RS232/485 port.

Any hints how to get this whole thing started hardware and software wise?

Thank you for your help in advance!

Erwin

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jabadger over 4 years ago +1

You can keep adding inputs. Get one of these and with the onboard inputs you'll have 16. Mosaic MRIO 8/0 www.etcconnect.com/.../Features.aspx

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69morpho over 4 years ago

Thank you for all the very helpful replies and pointing me to the MRIO 8/0.

Any recommendations about proximity sensors or similar?

Erwin
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John55610 over 4 years ago in reply to 69morpho

Not knowing the specifics of your project I can only point you in the direction of where I would start looking. https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/sensors_-z-_encoders
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69morpho over 4 years ago in reply to John55610

Thanks, John!

The preliminary sensor setup is very simple:

16 sensors mounted on a 19ft ceiling in a 4 x 4 grid spaced 2ft apart (see sketch)
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69morpho over 4 years ago in reply to John55610

Thanks, John!

The preliminary sensor setup is very simple:

16 sensors mounted on a 19ft ceiling in a 4 x 4 grid spaced 2ft apart (see sketch)
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