Emotional Colour Responding Installation Kit with ESP32
Emotional Colour Responding Installation Kit with ESP32 – Build Interactive Wall Art That Reacts to Mood
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Your wall becomes a living canvas that shifts colour as people smile, frown, or show surprise. This ESP32-CAM project merges facial expression recognition with addressable LED strips to produce immersive light installations. You will build a standalone system that watches faces through a tiny camera, classifies the emotion, and paints the room with a matching mood palette across five metres of programmable LEDs.
What You'll Build
A complete wall-mounted art piece that reads facial expressions in real time. The ESP32-CAM captures images, processes them on‑board, and sends colour commands to a WS2812B strip that flows and pulses in response. The result is a permanent installation that turns any interior space into an interactive, emotion‑aware environment.
What You'll Learn
- Deploying ESP32-CAM for real‑time facial expression classification
- Interfacing WS2812B addressable LEDs with microcontroller PWM control
- Designing a power regulation circuit with LM2596 buck converter and filtering capacitors
- Creating an enclosure and mounting system for a permanent interactive art installation
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ESP32-CAM | 1 |
| FTDI Programmer | 1 |
| WS2812B 5m Strip | 1 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | 1 |
| 470Ω Resistors | 5 |
| 1000µF 6.3V Caps | 3 |
| 5V 10A PSU | 1 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| Enclosure Box | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Aimed at experienced makers, artists, and engineers who want to explore computer vision in physical installations. Ideal for final-year B.Tech ECE/EEE students working on interactive art projects, Smart India Hackathon participants requiring live demonstration prototypes, and professionals designing experiential spaces for events or galleries. Requires prior experience with ESP32 programming and basic soldering.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Our AI companion provides step-by-step guidance specific to this kit, and our team is available on WhatsApp for additional troubleshooting within 7 days.
Can I use a different microcontroller?
This kit is optimized for ESP32-CAM; substituting may require significant code and circuit changes not covered by the AI companion.
Is this suitable for permanent outdoor installation?
The enclosure box provides indoor protection. For outdoor use, additional weatherproofing is required for the camera and LED strip.
Do I need prior programming experience?
Yes, this is an advanced project; you should be comfortable with Arduino IDE, C++, and basic computer vision concepts.
ESP32-CAM detects facial expression class. WS2812B wall installation responds with matching colour mood palette.
What's in this kit
- ESP32-CAM
- FTDI Programmer
- WS2812B 5m Strip
- LM2596 Buck Converter
- 470Ω Resistors x5
- 1000µF 6.3V Caps x3
- 5V 10A PSU
- PCB Prototype Board x2
- Enclosure Box
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items