Clap On Lamp
Contributors:
Shawn Hymel
Shawn Hymel 
Introduction
Perhaps you remember an "As Seen on TV" product known as "The Clapper" in the 1980s and 1990s. The TV commercials could be seen on almost every channel. The premise was simple: a 120 VAC relay would control power to appliances and respond to two sharp noises, specifically two claps. We're going to make our own version of this, but instead of controlling any appliance, we will operate a lamp chain using a servo.
Required Materials
You can complete this project with parts from the SparkFun Inventor's Kit v4.0 and a Sound Detector board. Specifically, you will need:
- Lamp with pull chain
- Electrical Tape
- 1x 1 in. Hose Clamp
- 2x Zip Ties
- 1x Paper Clip
Tools Needed:
- Scissors
- Screwdriver (included in the SIK v4.0)
- Needle-Nose Pliers
Suggested Reading
If you aren't familiar with the following concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials before continuing:
What is an Arduino?
What is this 'Arduino' thing anyway? This tutorials dives into what an Arduino is and along with Arduino projects and widgets.
Installing Arduino IDE
A step-by-step guide to installing and testing the Arduino software on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Hobby Servo Tutorial
Servos are motors that allow you to accurately control the rotation of the output shaft, opening up all kinds of possibilities for robotics and other projects.