Successes

Successes

Despite the challenges, we had a lot of successes. The circuit wiring and soldering went smoothly, and we managed to combine multiple wires into a single connection without any issues. Laser cutting the holders was also pretty straightforward—it turned out clean and accurate, which was a relief. Building the frame with wood cutting was another highlight, as it came out sturdy and visually appealing, adding a nice finishing touch with the white paint.

The redesign process for the holders also proved successful. After identifying that simple boxes were not intuitive for users during the testing phase, we redesigned them with laser-cut holes tailored to each object and added symbolic labels on both sides of the holders. These adjustments enhanced usability and made the interaction more intuitive. Moreover, incorporating the Neopixel Strip to visually represent water accumulation worked as planned, effectively communicating the concept of water usage.

Finally, the revisions to our 3D-printed objects—such as switching from a tooth to a toothbrush—helped overcome initial design limitations. By iterating and prototyping multiple models, we were able to create objects that aligned with our project goals while maintaining functionality and user-friendliness.