Stages
01 Brainstorming
The project developed from the pimp my toy concept: taking a simple analog toy, and turning it into a digital artifact that can interact with the user.
The initial phase involved brainstorming ideas on paper.
The initial phase involved brainstorming ideas on paper.
02 Tech Formulation
Through a practical approach, it was first studied how to operate through the first Microbit the servomotor to make the toy car move. In the next steps, the focus fell on how to transmit commands from one Microbit to the other.
03 Low-fi Prototype
The first working prototype was a low-fi representation made to study the operation of the various parts and the user's interaction with the object.
04 High-fi Prototype
The prototype was then implemented with a laser-cut plastic structure with a Kitronik motor board, and DC Gearbox Motor TT Motors.
05 Final Prototype
Finally, the skeleton was covered with a plush body after hollowing out the padding and inserting a hollow polystyrene hemisphere to make the prototype lighter.
User Journey
