Emotional Weather Lamp

The Emotional Weather Lamp is a perfect Hack Club project because it masterfully blends technology with human emotion. It turns abstract coding concepts—APIs, hardware interfaces, and color theory—into a tangible, interactive experience anyone can understand and enjoy.

With just four simple buttons, it creates sixteen unique emotional states by mixing your mood with real-time weather data. The clear design lets you see the technology working, demystifying how code controls physical light. It's infinitely hackable, inviting endless customization while teaching core skills in a joyful, creative way.

Most importantly, it creates "aha!" moments—when someone realizes the lamp knows it's raining outside, or that their "sad" mood creates a different blue than "calm." This project doesn't just teach coding; it shows how technology can respond to human feelings, making it an ideal conversation starter and learning tool for any Hack Club community.