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Background
Background
According to Kidcentral TN, a website that provides parenting tips and services in the state of Tennessee, parents should consider a simplistic and maneuverable toy design when buying for children that are physically disabled.
Large buttons/levers and handles
Straightforward cause and effect mechanism
Press button to play music
A program at USC converted regular toys to adapted toys that are activated through the pressing of a CD
Therefore, I wanted to design a toy that will play music that is not activated with a switch, but rather an ultrasonic sensor. A speaker will be connected to the arduino and the lcd will display distance and song playing
The Eye-Gaze device on the bottom utilizes the user’s eye movement to press applications on the screen
Schematics (3D Structure)
Schematics (3D Structure)
Speaker-side View
Speaker-side View
The two big circles will be where the speakers are
I have the speakers; however, I would like to solder them to ensure a tight connection
Two of the square holes will be outlets for the potentiometer knobs for volume and lcd brightness, while the last one will be an outlet for the Arduino cable
Top View
Top View
The arduino and 9V battery will sit flush on the bottom
The breadboard will stand flush with side with the three holes and will be held with tape
Sensor + LCD View
Sensor + LCD View
Ultrasonic sensor and lcd screen will be mounted on the other side of the speakers
Schematics (Circuit)
Schematics (Circuit)
Arduino Code
Arduino Code
There are 2 songs available to play, which is determined by the distance reading
A 3 second countdown is present to notify the user what song will play
LCD screen displays the current song that is playing
Code file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1THC39ImayySDEnANYSO4O3ciKiTjI_uA/view?usp=sharing
Final Product
Final Product
Speaker View
Speaker View
Top View
Top View
Sensor + LCD
Sensor + LCD
References
References
https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/special-needs/adaptive-toys-for-children-with-disabilities-and-general-toy-safety-.html
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/community/usc-adapts-toys-for-kids-with-disabilities/101-0efb3f9d-2160-49ec-8f36-6a8642a32795 - Mickey Mouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCeOMoQPn_8 - Eye Gaze
Contact Information
Contact Information
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janroy-caraan-5194a71b4
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