Projective Kaleidoscope

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This is an innovative projective kaleidoscope that I created for a science fair. I took a traditional kaleidoscope design and transformed it to project the pattern onto a surface, rather than viewing it through it. To build it, you need to cut three precise mirrors, which should fit snugly into place. Next, insert the color barrel through the cartridge. The color barrel is where you place your items to create a unique pattern (note: opaque objects like beads and clips won't work). To secure the items inside the color barrel, I used tape; however, more advanced approaches are definitely acceptable. For the lens, I utilized a hexagonal convex lens with dimensions of 16mm in width and 8mm in height. I intend to make further modifications.