Interactive LED Dining table

Dining table with a frosted glass top lit by 448 LEDs that respond, in a complex and gentle fashion, to input generated by motion above the table while we eat.

This table was demonstrated at the MakerFaire ( makezine.com/faire/ ) in April 2006. More info here.

Update (May, 2007): We have some new interactive coffee tables. You can even buy one if you want to.

Update (June, 2008): Schematic released as a free design.

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The_Decryptor says:

Very nice. :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

symphonixdl says:

Beautifully done.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JoeyZ says:

Lovely. Absolutely Lovely. Any plans to show off how it was made?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bommisettyhemantha says:

Beautiful table
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

kiltak says:

Hmm, kindda Christmassy :)

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Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

system.bomber says:

Schweet :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

my name is nobody says:

cool
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Turner says:

that looks awesome
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pickupjojo says:

lol, I need the same for my fishes.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

linuxboi says:

Looks nice Apart from the actual table design, looks abit tacky.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Joche says:

Terrible. I find it hard enough already to find romance in the kitchen...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

JoeyZ: We're showing the table, photos, circuit diagrams and a quarter-size model of the guts at the MakerFaire, and we'll put some more details online some time around then.

linuxboi: The table frame looks two orders of magnitude better when you turn the LEDs off and turn up the room lights. =)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cinemafia says:

Oh now if that isn't a reason to hold a dinner party, I don't know what is!

Very cool!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pvantees says:

So what happens when conversation takes a bad turn? Great concept; reminds of my screensaver (MacOSX) that reacts to sound.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cjanebuy says:

Oh my gosh, what will they think of next? This is very neat.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

odiley says:

does it have moods?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

odiley: >does it have moods?

Yes, it has been known to get offended if we cover it up with too many placemats.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

abbtech says:

Very cool, it has a very soothing effect. Here is another LED table that is neat:
forum.hackedgadgets.com/viewtopic.php?p=119#1 19
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

my name is nobody says:

did you make that? or did you buy it?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

zayne:> did you make that? or did you buy it?

We made it. We spent a couple of weekends designing and testing the electronics, and then nights and weekends over several more weeks to build it.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

Wow that's really cool!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

senseless_ says:

Dang I wish I could get to the fair!

Great Job!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mohsen HZ says:

nice, very nice
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mexijew says:

Wow, that's awesome. Nice work!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Love it. Want it.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

log (Mirko) says:

Fantastic!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) says:

Damn. I would pay money for that. If you ever want to sell one, look me up!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pjputter_2000 says:

I would like to invite you to display your table at the biggest event in the lighting industry, Lightfair 2006. It is being held in Las Vegas from May 30 - June 1. We host a private product showcase open only to special, highly important lighting execs. Let me know.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

MetaGrrrl says:

Nice exhibit at Maker Faire today. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Photocheek says:

Found you through MAKE, and your work is great!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

Thank you!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) says:

I STILL WANT IT. Please sell it to me.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

If you really want to, you can buy one.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Iban Nieto says:

WOW!! Fantastic!! I want one!! :-)

thanks for sharing
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

fabioandresherrera says:

hey nice table, got flashing leds?? or some crazy secuence??
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

oskay says:

fabioandresherrera: It doesn't flash or have a set sequence. Normally, it's steady, but it changes in response to motion above the table surface. It sees local changes in ambient light (your shadow); like when you move your glass on the table. Because it's an analog system, it has an infinite number of possible states that it can be in.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

crazy art girl says:

love that. thats so cool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

eatnutmeg says:

This has been used on www.gadgetmuseum.net/june

Thanks.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

manjushresth says:

innovative....good one...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tinymine.com says:

so very hot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kumaresan.gru says:

very very nice
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

silencejin@@153 says:

very nice ,i like it
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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