Rain Box

Ambient desktop rain

object / fabrication

Rain Box

[202 1 ] [Vancouver] [ Lighting ] [3D Printing]

What:

A white noise fountain that emulates falling rain .

Why:

To some, the sound of rainfall is calming . The Rain Box brings the sounds and sights of rain to a desk or tabletop. As an ambient lamp it can provide a visually dynamic, and aurally soothing white noise for relaxing.

How:

The tank is made from small picture frame glass and squarium silicone

The pump is an easily sourced off-the shelf 5v USB submerged pump.

The light is a repurposed LED Cob bulb power by a 5v USB.

The rainfall lid comes in 6 individually 3D printed parts

  • Cap = Hides the components and covers the top

  • Lamp shade = separates the LED from any liquid and diffuses light

  • Sprayhead = controls the flow of water from the pump

  • Drip Tray = can be swapped for different drop patterns and further diffuses light

  • Rack spacer = allows spray head and drop tray to be separated

  • Cover = Hides all of the rainfall components and covers the tank Materials:

  • Transparent PLA

  • Black PLA

  • Picture frame glass

  • Aquarium silicone sealent

  • 3D-printed components

  • USB plug and soldering supplies

  • 5v LED board https://drive.google.com/file/d/17tSUWhjLx9bQe5Bg8i5OaViiHVN04oEg/preview