GitHub - humancomputerlab/LeLamp: Open-source Expressive Robot Lamp

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LeLamp

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An open source robot lamp based on Apple's Elegnt, made by Human Computer Lab

Overview

LeLamp in real life

Build specs: ~$260 cost | 8-12 hours | Intermediate skill level

LeLamp is an expressive robot lamp featuring:

  • 🎭 5-axis articulated movement with servo motors
  • 📸 Computer vision via Pi Camera
  • 🎤 Audio interaction with microphone and speaker
  • 💡 LED expressions with 24 programmable LEDs
  • 🎮 Record & replay custom movements

Build Guide

Start here: Prerequisites & Planning

Complete Build Process

  1. 📋 Prerequisites & Planning - Skills, tools, and BOM
  2. 🔧 Components & 3D Parts - Components and 3D Printed Models
  3. 🎯 Lamp Assembly - Mechanical and electrical assembly
  4. 🏗️ Lamp Setup - Runtime Setup
  5. 🎮 Lamp Control - Controlling LeLamp
  6. 🔍 Common Issues - Common issues and solutions

Quick Reference

Project Status

⚠️ Early Development - This project is actively being developed. We published our progress early to encourage community feedback and iteration.

Community & Support

Getting Help

Contributing

We welcome contributions:

  • 🐛 Bug reports and fixes
  • 📖 Documentation improvements
  • 🔧 Design enhancements
  • 🌍 Regional supplier information
  • 📸 Build photos and videos

Please check existing issues before creating new ones.

Maintainers

Maintained by Human Computer Lab.

Acknowledgments & Sponsors

See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributors and their roles.
See SPONSORS.md for sponsor thanks and how to support the project.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.