Project Ideation
Project Ideation
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1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
I’m working on a Smart Basketball Game. the goal is to make solo playing more fun It uses sensors to detect when someone scores and shows fun or motivational messages. my inspiration came from a class I took last year about TOYS my project was a hand sized basketball toy but electronics were not allowed in it , I felt it could’ve been way more exciting if it lit up or made sounds so this version will light up with LEDs and play sounds when someone scores like *nice shot *. I’m still deciding whether to keep it mini or make it bigger to mount on a wall.
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
When the ball goes into the hoop, the device counts the points, lights up the LEDs in different colors, and plays a sound. It also displays the score and the timer, which starts running when the player presses the start button. The player can see the score and time and hear the sound at the same time.
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
Hoop holder: *wood* using Laser Cutting with a base to mount on the wall and arm to support the hoop.
Hoop: 3D print PLA increase infill , or make it from laser cutted wood layers glued together .
Strings
I will use Fusion 360 in designing both
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
sensor : IR sensor detects when the ball enters the hoop / makes sounds .
Button : to start & stop the time .
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Graphic : LED RGB Many colors change one after another in sequence
Screen : shows time and score
Brain
Arduino to ctrl inputs
Power Management
adapter or battery
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.
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
: Lamp changes color when the ball gets in
Action: RGB LED
Sensing:ir Sensor
User Input: None
Complete User Features
....
Action: Display scores on LED Display + display timer + special lighting after 5 consecutive scores + “Nice Shot” sound
Sensing: Sensors count consecutive balls
User Input: Button to start/reset the game
Nice-to-have User Features
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Action: Animated LED color patterns + short victory music
Sensing:Triggered when timer ends or a player reaches the target score
User Input: Button to select game mode or difficulty level
7- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
7- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
Arduino UNO
IR sensor
2
LCD
LED
Buzzer
Button
ON/OFF Switch
Resistor
Jumper Wires
Power supply
DFPlayer Mini
8- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
8- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
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Hardware Development
Connect IR sensor to detect when the ball enters the hoop.
Connect LCD to display scores.
Add buzzer and LEDs for sound and light feedback.
Program Arduino to update scores, control lights, and trigger sound.
Test and debug .
Software / Application
Design a simple mobile app interface.
Add features for setting the game timer and entering player names.
Enable Bluetooth communication between the app and Arduino.
Display winner’s name on the LCD at the end of the game.
Enclosure & Design
Design a wooden/PLA enclosure for the hoop and scoreboard by Fusion 360.
Fabricate using laser cutting (wood) and 3D printing (PLA parts).
Assemble all components inside the enclosure.
Integration & Final Testing
Combine hardware, app, and enclosure into one system.
Add “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” sound effect at game end.
Test and fix any issues.
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