WEEK SIX ( bill of materials, frame and mid term presentation)

This week, the frame of the toy was 3D printed, We also received most of our needed materials to start the programming aspect of the toy. The modules will be designed and printed sometime in the next week. After the code is finished, we will perform a shake down test and fix any problems that arise. This week we will also be presenting to the rest of the class the status and development of our project.

WEEK FIVE Update ( Micro-controller and 3D Model of Frame )

This week, we focused on finishing the the prototype design as well as 3D Printing and manufacturing it. Also, we ordered our micro-controller board that will be used in programming the lights and sounds for the toy. Below is the picture of the 3D model of our prototype that will be manufactured, as well as our micro-controller (Arduino Due).

Figure 1: 3D model of the Frame

Figure 2. Arduino Due. Our choice micro-controller for the toy

Once we have the micro-controller, we will be able to test the capabilities of the board. Additionally, we will also be able to change and modify the size of the frame based on the size of the board if it is necessary.

WEEK FOUR UPDATE (Concept Generation and Selection)

This week, we all came up with our own ideas for what each side of the toy should contain. The pictures that follow are what we chose to go with for our final project.

These are all the ideas we are going to use in our project.

 On 2 sides of the side of the toy, it will extend out and have a squishy toy for the child to squeeze.

One side will have a knob that rotates as it slides up a diagonal path. The other side is a pull string toy, that when the string is pulled, the round part rotates to display a new picture.

Each button has a different animal, that when pushed, will either say their name or play the sound that they make.

The maze will have a knob that the child will grasp and have to slide throughout. Each time they reach an end point in the maze, a light will go off for positive reinforcement.

Each button will have a different color. When the switch is on, the lights will display one at a time and the child will have to push the button which lit up.

There are four different compartments that pop open, each with a different way to open, be it twisting or pushing.

The door is a garage door type, that will be pulled up and pushed down. Inside there will be a slot for a toy or food to be stored inside. The zipper will be beneath the door, and when unzipped, a little figure will be inside.

The doors will be pulled open and pushed closed. Inside there will be a small compartment for the child to reach in and grab either a toy or food.

WEEK THREE ( Concept Brainstorm Update )

At the end of Week 3, the team met up to continue to brainstorm ways to meet the client needs. We built on older ideas and found new methods that we would be able satisfy the problems we were given. By continually brainstorming, we will develop our concepts of the final product.

WEEK THREE Midweek Update ( Concept & Design Brainstorming )

This week, we continued to build on the concepts that we had brainstormed from the last two weeks. However, we are making noticeable progress since we are now moving into the basic designs of our project. While our ideas are still broad, they are continually becoming more developed, which will eventually lead us to our final design.

These are ideas that we conceptualized together.

We also did individual brainstorming to see what unique ideas each person has for the activity conceptualization.

There will be more brainstorming to come for this week so keep on the look out for another update.