Innovation in Aviation: Artistic Aeronautic Structure Driven by Lighting Rules (2025 One Hertz Challenge)
The 2025 One Hertz Challenge is currently underway, accepting entries until the deadline on August 19. This unique competition invites participants to create abstract representations of planes that mimic the appearance of real aircraft navigation lights in the night sky.
One of the standout entries so far is from [The Baiko], featuring two LEDs that serve as navigation lights. The red light is placed on the left side, and the green light is on the right, as specified by the rules and requirements of the challenge. These lights flash once per second, mimicking real airplane navigation lighting.
The LEDs are mounted on a small sliver of glass, along with an ATtiny85 microcontroller, creating a compact and intriguing design. The project is powered by a coin cell battery, ensuring portability and longevity.
However, there has been some speculation about the placement of the red LED in [The Baiko]'s entry. From certain angles, the red light may appear incorrectly placed, potentially not meeting FAA regulations on proper side placement of navigation lights. This issue is currently being discussed within the context of the 2025 One Hertz Challenge.
Despite this, the entry effectively creates an abstract representation of a plane in the night sky, and the flashing strobe meets the requirements of the contest. The 2025 One Hertz Challenge has received multiple flasher entries, and the competition is still ongoing.
[The Baiko] is unsure of the total power draw but notes it is low, as the circuit has run for weeks on a 30 mAh coin cell. The design is inspired by the lights of planes flying in the night sky, adding a touch of realism to the abstract sculpture.
If you're inspired to participate, remember that entries must be submitted by August 19 to be eligible for the 2025 One Hertz Challenge. So, get creating and join the competition to create the most innovative and captivating abstract plane representations!
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- This entry by [The Baiko] for the 2025 One Hertz Challenge integrates various gadgets, such as LEDs and a microcontroller, into a miniature technology project, aiming to create an abstract representation of a plane.
- The 2025 One Hertz Challenge, ongoing until August 19, showcases entries from participants who utilize data-and-cloud-computing, technology, and modern gadgets to make striking representations of planes in the night sky.
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