Low-fidelity prototyping
Our goal: Medium-fidelity Prototyping
Why Low-fidelity?
Prototyping Dimensions: Size in real life - Electronics placement
Prototyping User Interface: 3D Printer - Smart Shower
Cardboard Prototypes: Smart Toaster - Cassette Tape Digitizer
Materials
Where to Get Cardboard: Shipping boxes (Multi Layers) - Snacks Boxes (Single Layer) - Cereal Boxes
Craft Materials: Skewer Sticks - Flat Sticks - Craft Foam - Brass Pins - Strings - Rubber Bands
Recyclable Materials: Plastic Bottles - Soda Cans - Bottle Caps
Tools
Cut: Scissor - Cutter - Rotary cutter - Laser cutter
Draw: Pencil - Compass - ruler
Paper: White - Grid
Design
Hand Drawing: Pencil & Ruler
Hand Tracing: from Grid Paper Templates, Printed Paper Templates, Projector, or On tv / laptop on Cardboard
Assemble
Permanent: Hot Glue - Double sided foam tape
Construction Techniques
Attachments: Supports - Flanges - Insert - Tabs - Skewer Movement - Brass Fasters
Prototype a product: Bladeless Airflow Fan - Pet Feeder - RC Car with a Physical Remote Controller
Requirements:
Prototype Enclosure
Prototype User Interface
Prototype Simple Movements (If any)
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