Skittle 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.

Project Requirements: We were asked to make a skittles dispenser of the size 5*7*7,  releases 5 to 10 skittles, dispenser must have a rotating mechanism powered by a servo motor, must have a container for skittles, and a microbit must be securely attached to the model.

Brainstorm: These two white outline for our project were made in procreate, and our idea for the project is to make a toilet dispenser.

TinkerCAD Brainstorm: This is the a picture of our design on Tinker Cad. The orange oval in the back is the toilet seat, and the red square is a model of where to keep the microbit.

The Physical Skittle Dispenser: This is a picture of our actual toilet dispenser. The hole is the toilet seat, and the top is the place were we store the skittles. This is the non-tested version.

SOUL Reflection:                                                                                                                         

S-Strengths: I planned out exactly what to do, and added all the requirements to my pages.            

O-Opportunity: We could have organized our time a little better and maybe check of requirements as we go?

U-Understanding: I understood how to program a microbit,  practice my TinkerCAD, and add details, to my design.

L-Limitation: A limitation was that we were timed, so it was harder to make it appealing and make it work with little amount of time.

WISCR:

I think the WISCER's that I followed best was self-motivated and a clear communicator. I was motivated to finish and completed all the requirements needed, as well as ask the teacher when there was something wrong with our design. Also, we clearly communicated with our team and got the job done. And because of my clear communication and being self-motivated, I managed to finish on time and communicate with my team.