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PROJECT IDEATION
PROJECT IDEATION
1.a- Tell us about the project. Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by?
1.a- Tell us about the project. Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by?
"There is a segment of middle age Egyptian adults within the society that has a negative perception of play, which makes them reject engaging with play associated activities. The study of play and games is a fresh field in the Egyptian academic society. It is not acknowledged as a scholarly field in the Egyptian culture despite its history in our culture and its impact on many living aspects. Through this project I aim to discover the extent of impact this topic has on the various aspect of humans’ wellbeing individually and collectively within a society. I attempt to discern the importance of play throughout one’s lifetime and create ways in which we can urge adults to comfortably and excitedly engage in playing and gaming activities."
In my Product Design bachelor project in 2021, I was concerned with the topic of playful thinking in Egyptian adults. Following extensive research, I designed a play scenario that consisted of a hybrid model of physical and digital play.
The physical aspect of the project was a smart device called "Azouz", which unfortunately, due to restricted time and knowledge of the field, I wasn't able to realize back then.
So, it's time to get Azouz to see the light!
1.b- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve?
1.b- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve?
Aalam Azouz is a hide and seek family game, based on Azouz -the smart device- along with a mobile application called Aalam Azouz.
It tackles the lack of play triggering elements around Egyptian adults of a family, and it aims to connect the family via a simple yet inclusive gaming activity to all its members.
1.c- What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
1.c- What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
"The Fizzbit, designed by The Crafty Robot, is a way to bring movement and excitement to mini-figures of your own invention. It is a small module containing a vibration motor, super capacitor and USB plug, which can plug directly into a computer or USB power supply (no batteries required). You slot your Fizzbit into a mini-figure (made from paper or 3D printed), turning it into a Fizzbot."
"....For more interactive behavior, Nicobo is packed in with touch sensors to know when it is being touched or hugged; multi-directional microphones to recognize your voice; a camera for face recognition; and a light sensor so it can nap in sunlight."
One of the ideas suggested by Esraa, my instructor, was to design an RC car forr Azouz, and tailor its features to it. This is to make the implementation feasible, time wise and complexity wise for the diploma.
This also fits the narrative of Azouz quite well! Being a smart device/creature that transcends between two words, it suits Azouz to transport via a cool RC car!
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
This explains the context of Azouz
This explains the dynamic of Azouz itself when it plays a hide and seek, which is what I'll develop an RC car for!
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
PROJECT PLANNING
PROJECT PLANNING
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
Construction Parts
Laser cut layers that builld the form, topped with a 3D printed tip. The form will be fully glued and finished, with consideration to a bottom opening for the battery, holding another internal gate to reach components.
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
Tactile input (when someone holds it)
Detecting bluetooth from mobile
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Physical: vibrations
Graphical: light
Sound
Brain
Arduino Uno
Power Management
Rechargeable/replaceable batteries. Volts yet to be decided.
Capacitator yet to be studied
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
Sketching top view form silhouette, and indicating interaction components based on what would be a proper UI/UX.
Building the low fidelity 3D form.
Low fidelity 3D form.
Interaction components placement.
Week07_1.movWeek07_2.movThese are a couple of the features tested in the cardboard prototype, which I did as part of the week 7 assignment.
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
Minimum Features: are the least amount of features that would demonstrate the coverage of all the technical modules and their complete integration
Complete Features: are the set of features that will complete your original project objective and vision
Nice-to-have Features: are the extra set of features that will make the project cooler, yet they need extra time, effort, and/or resources to finish
Minimum User Features
Azouz in his RC car runs when caught by user
Action: DC motor
Sensing: Passive Infrared sensor
User Input: gets closer to Azouz
RC car obstacles avoidance
Action: DC motor changes direction
Sensing: Ultrasonic sensor
User Input: None
Complete User Features
RC car emits sounds when caught
Action: buzzer
Sensing: touch sensor
User Input: holds RC car
Nice-to-have User Features
RC car vibrates when held
Action: NFP motor
Sensing: Touch sensor
User Input: Holds Azouz RC car
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
From:
To:
Design enclosure
Sketches with dimensions
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Design enclosure
Building the shell on Fusion
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Design enclosure
Placing components on Fusion
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Design enclosure
Fabrication
02.03.2024
05.03.2024
Create circuit
Design power management
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Create circuit
Test components
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Create circuit
Test features connections and coding
24.02.2024
02.03.2024
Create circuit
Create full circuit
02.03.2024
05.03.2024
Create circuit
Troubleshoot full circuit code
05.03.2024
10.03.2024
Assemble
Assemble and test Azouz RC car
10.03.2024
11.03.2024
Post processing
Finishing
11.03.2024
12.03.2024
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
Arduino Uno
1
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RGB LED
1
-
NFP motor
1
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Infrared sensor
1
-
DC motor
2
-
Wheels
2
-
Buzzer
1
-
On/off switch or slider
1
-
Ultrasonic sensor
1
-
Touch sensor
1
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