Project 1

How to Use

1. Download and make an account for the following software: Unity Hub(version 2019.4.28f1) and Add Vuforia Engine version 9.8 to a Unity Project

2. Download the zip file from the Github link below

3. Extract files and open them in Unity Hub

4. Press the play button

5. Enjoy :)

Links

Github: https://github.com/BanhAnna/CS428Project1

Project Demo: https://youtu.be/7JVZX5IsagU

Write Up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C8ShfAqGs2p__S10RXZ5OgZeUZJvxAo17cdPKxmaUb0/edit?usp=sharing

Hue model in action

Matamata model in action

Magic 8 Ball Component

One of the functions the knickknacks have is being flipped over and displaying a prediction. When the 8 ball has a response, it makes a sound effect. The difference between the 8 ball functions of the two knickknack is the style of responses they have.

Hue Knickknack Responses

This knickknack uses the classic predictions from the 8 ball.

Requirements: A magic 8-ball feature that randomly gives the user one of the classic sayings when they turn the knickknack upside down and then turn it back right side up. The knickknack should make a non-annoying sound when it has randomized a new saying as feedback.

Matamata Knickknack Responses

This knickknack uses a modern take on the magic 8 ball predictions which includes emoticons, text slang, young people slang, dating app references, and gaming references.

Requirements: creating a set of modern magic 8-ball sayings to replace the traditional ones. There need to be at least 10 of them and like the original they need to be a mix of positive, neutral, and negative, but they don't have to be in the same ratio as the classic. They could be slang, or emojis, or in a language other than English.

Custom Magic 8 Ball Response Explanation

Winner winner chicken dinner meaning be excited for a win, F meaning paying respects for the unfortunate, and SHEEESH meaning get hyped are references to popular video games.

Swipe left meaning rejection and swipe right meaning approval are references to the popular dating app Tinder.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ) meaning insinuates something good will happen , ¯\_(ツ)_/¯meaning you don't know, (╥_╥) meaning sad are popular emoticons used through text.

Idk meaning I don't know, L8r meaning later, TTYL meaning talk to you later, and SMH meaning shaking my head are common abbreviations used in text.

Dicey meaning it's risky, yikes meaning not good, bussin meaning really good, ye meaning yes, bet meaning let's make it happen, nahhh meaning no, huh meaning confusion, discombobulating meaning extremely confusing, confuzzled meaning confused and puzzled are common phrases people under 30 use in everyday life.

Weather Component

This function uses api from OpenWeatherMap.com to display the temperature and the weather condition (cloudy, sunny, rainy, etc.)

Hue Knickknack Weather

This side of the knickknack shows the current weather in degrees Celsius and condition of the location. It is updated about 15 minutes later.

Requirement: The weather for the location should be given along with the temperature in degrees F and it should update at regular intervals.

Matamata Knickknack Weather

This side of the knickknack shows the current weather in degrees Celsius and condition of the location. It is updated about 15 minutes later.

Requirement: The weather for this other location should be given with the temperature in C rather than F and it should update at regular intervals

Models and Materials Made by me

Hue Models

Requirement: 2 unique models created by me

Matamata Models

Requirement: 2 unique models created by me

Resources

Hue Models and Images

Requirement: 3 unique models from the web

Matamata Models and Images

Requirement: 3 unique models from the web

Audio Used in both models

Requirement: at least one relevant, and not annoying, ambient sound. The knickknack should make a non-annoying sound when it has randomized a new saying as feedback

For Ambience

1. 236981__mhtaylor67__stream-running-into-pond by mhtaylor67

For when the magic 8 ball is flipped

2. 221683__timbre__another-magic-wand-spell-tinkle by timbre

Significance of Each Model and Sound

My knickknack on Hue was based on an abandoned waterpark that is popular with tourists and locals to take photos at. It is a worn down dome shaped building that has a large rusty dragon wrapping around it. The structure is also on a bridge on top of a body of water, so that's what I tried to show in my knickknack. I decided to add lotuses and the lily pads because the lotus is the national flower for Vietnam. The lily pads were for aesthetic reasons because they are usually found together. I also made a conical hat, which is common in Vietnam to wear to avoid the sun. They are also used in traditional dances. I made the boat because Vietnam is known for having scenic views on their rivers and lakes. I chose to do the stream sound effect because my model is on top of water. I used the magic sound effect for the magic 8 ball because Vietnam can be described as a magical place.

My knickknack on Matamata was based on a village called Hobbiton. Hobbiton was the movie set for Lord of the rings, so I included hobbit houses for that reason. The structure was also really interesting to me because their some of their homes were partial underground or embedded in their hill landscape. I chose to use sheep in my models because Matamata became over run by sheep at one point, and I thought that would be silly and cute to include. I made wells because the village is pretty old fashion, so they have water pumps and wells around that they use. I made the wagon because their terrain is very hilly, so they use wagons to transport goods and wheel things around. I chose to use the stream sound effects for ambience because it gives off a tranquil vibe for this grassy location. I chose to do the magic sound effect because Lord of the Rings has a magic element to it.

Inspiration for Knickknacks