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Marina and Michel are retrofitting a custom-built aluminum dinghy, the Motion Mini, with dual electric motors and addressable LED lighting to create a "Cyberboat."0:49 The project involves integrating Arduino microcontrollers to manage both the propulsion system and the LED strips, which are installed within the motor housings.3:10 The team uses waterproof, addressable LED strips that allow for individual color and intensity control via custom code, enabling potential future synchronization between motor speed and lighting effects.3:01 To ensure durability in a marine environment, they seal the LED terminals with liquid electrical tape.10:24 The construction process faces significant delays due to difficulties sourcing materials in Brazil, import bureaucracy, and shipping interruptions during the Chinese New Year.6:44 Despite these challenges, the pair completes the initial lighting installation and plans to further develop the Arduino code to link the lighting with the electric motor performance.15:38

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