skittles dispenser project

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 outlines for our project were made in procreate, and our idea for the project is to make a toilet dispenser.

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.

SOUL Reflection:                                                                                                                         

S-Strengths: We were very organized and were well planned out through the whole project.

O-Opportunity: more check of requirements as we go?

U-Understanding: I learned how to program a micro-bit, and better how to print tinker cad designs.

L-Limitation: A limitation was that we were timed, so it was harder to complete everything, and if given more time, we could have made it bigger and better.

WISCR:

I think the WISCR's that I followed best was self-motivated and a clear communicator. I was motivated to finish and make a unique cool-looking dispenser that would work, and I felt I was a clear communicator even when sick at home by emailing my group to see what I could do in the portfolio.