Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare your lamp base by designing where the LED strip will be attached and where the electronics will be housed.
2. Cut the LED strip to the desired length following the cut marks.
3. Connect the LED strip to the Arduino Nano: solder a 220-ohm resistor to the data input line if needed.
4. Connect the touch sensor module to the Arduino: power (5V), ground, and digital input pin.
5. Program the Arduino with code that reads the touch sensor input and cycles through brightness levels (e.g., low, medium, high) to control the LED brightness via PWM.
6. Test the setup on a breadboard first to ensure the touch sensor controls the LED brightness correctly.
7. Once confirmed, solder connections securely and mount the electronics inside the enclosure or lamp base.
8. Attach the LED strip neatly around the lamp frame or base using hot glue or double-sided tape.
9. Connect the power supply via USB to power the Arduino and LED strip.
10. Finalize assembly and test the touch control functionality.
11. Optionally, decorate or paint the lamp base to personalize your project.