Arcade Fishing Game

Technical Display & Interactive Systems Lead on TMU Concrete Canoe 

GOAL

To design and develop an interactive electromechanical arcade-style display system for the TMU Concrete Canoe competition presentation that enhanced audience engagement while showcasing technical creativity and engineering design.

CHALLENGES

• Integrating mechanical structures with embedded electronics and control systems

• Managing reliable user input and system response during public demonstrations

• Debugging hardware-software interaction issues

• Designing for durability in a competition and transportation environment

• Working within limited time and material constraints

SOLUTIONS

• Designed the mechanical housing and internal layout in CAD for structural stability and clean component integration

• Developed and wired Arduino-based embedded systems to support interactive functionality

• Selected and integrated sensors, actuators, and wiring layouts to improve reliability and reduce signal instability

• Conducted repeated functional testing and troubleshooting to improve performance consistency before competition

• Collaborated with team members to align technical functionality with competition presentation objectives

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

SolidWorks, Arduino, Embedded Systems, CAD Modeling, Electronics Integration, Mechanical Assembly, Troubleshooting