8P2 - 3D Print Project

Using Tinkercad, Makey Makey, Mictobit, and a 3d Printer, I created a working WII Remote. I made a WII Remote because I thought it would be fun and interesting to create and play with. I also decided to make a WII remote because I was trying to think of an easier way to play a game on the computer.

During this process, I learned how to use Makey Makey and Microbit together. I also learned how to create a more complex design in Tinkercad. I also learned how to make the Makey Makey turn on the Microbit without using a mouse.

The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Global Collaborator because I uploaded my video to my website so the world can see it. My project also ties to Computational Thinker because I had a problem with making the Makey Makey compatible with the Microbit, so I started testing out ways for it to work

A challenge I overcame on this project was making the Makey Makey compatible with the Microbit. I was able to do it by trying different ways to make the Microbit work. I also had a problem with Getting the Microbit design from the computer to the Microbit, I overcame this problem by getting help from other people.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change how big and bulky the controller is. The reason why I would change it is because the spot for the Microbit to fit in is too big. Another thing I want to change is the curves on the controller because the controller right now is really boxy and is kind of sharp.

Hastings High School Career and Technical Education Program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, Marketing. My project connects to the Engineering Design CTE program at Hastings High School. My project connects to careers in designing different video game controllers.