Project Idea: Wall Light Sensor

I came up with this idea when I was researching the article below, DIY Magic Mirror, the idea is basically that instead of a light switch you have a marked area on the wall with a touch sensor behind it which will act as your light switch.

The Arduino will serve as a medium to interpret touch. A short touch to the area could function as the on and off command. Touching the upper area will increase the brightness of the light and touching the lower side of the touch area will decrease the brightness of the light in the room.

Here is a little mock-up of how this could look,



Conclusion

I see this as an actual feasible fully working idea. I have almost all the necessary experience to realise this project. The only part that is unfamiliar with me is using a actual light that is connected to 220v.

Although instead of using live wires I could just use a LED which would demonstrate the same principle anyway.