Skittles Candy Dispenser

Description: In a group of three, design and build an automated Skittles dispenser using TinkerCAD, controlled by a Microbit. The Microbit will trigger the dispenser to release 5 - 10 Skittles when prompted.

Brainstorming:

We brainstormed using the desk as the whiteboard and we figured out that we wanted to use laser cutting and that we wanted a clear window, drawer/flap, number keypad (drawn on), and the micro bit.

Procedure:

1) First we brainstormed the design of the project

2) Code your microbit to make the turning gear turn

3) Design the planes of the structure and laser print them

4) Glue the planes of the structure to make the final dispenser

5) Add the acrylic window and all the other add-ons

6) Put the skittles in the dispenser and try your code

7) If it works then congrats you are done!

Reflection:

S- One of our strengths were that we worked well as a team.

O- One of our opportunities we could've used is that we had the opportunity to make the project bigger and more decorated.

U- Something this project helped me understand is how you can use lasercutting to make sturdy, precise models that you can use in real life.

L- A limitation we had was that we didn't have much time.

WISCR:

We were Respectful Individuals of Character because we listened to each other's ideas and helped them if they needed. Another thing we did was we were Clear Communicators and we drew diagrams to help each other understand what to do.