Overview

Project Aether is a distributed atmospheric art installation designed to visualize the invisible quality of the air we breathe. Utilizing LoRaWAN connectivity, these solar-powered "breathing" nodes translate temperature, humidity, and CO2 data into evolving light patterns and generative soundscapes.

The Vision

The goal was to create a bridge between scientific data and emotional experience. We wanted to make climate data something people could feel and observe in a gallery or public park setting, rather than just reading numbers on a screen.

Technical Implementation

Each node uses an ESP32 to drive a ring of addressable LEDs housed within a hand-blown glass diffuser. The data is processed locally to determine the "mood" of the lights, while also being sent to a central server to synchronize the soundscape across the entire park.

The enclosure is 3D printed using PETG filament, designed with a specific airflow channel to ensure accurate sensor readings while protecting the electronics from rain and dust (IP65 rated).