Chick 鴨雞
Interactive Desktop Installation “鴨雞“
It is a companion-type desktop pet in the form of a chick.
Our target audience is teenager who feel lonely, stressful.
Our design is motivated by the following factors:
- An electronic pet help them relive loneliness
- Reminder/ supportive words
- A night lamp provide comfort and security
In order to companionship through interactive response.
Here is our initial design sketch shows how it will works.(we will make adjustments in the final outcome)
How It Actually Works?
The following videos explain how this installation(our final outcome) works. Let's have a look!
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Supplies
3D printed the following chick parts and solder them onto the controller board .
Installation Section
Assemble the components of geared rotation platform and rack-and-pinion.
We referred to the example models from teacher, so we assemble them according to the original file.
Positions of All the Components
After we have confirmed the positions of all the components, we use blu‑tack for temporary fixing.
Pass the Wires
We pass the wires through the reserved positions in the model and connect them to the controller board.
Attach the Copper Tape
We decided how to attach the copper tape
Testing
and Test servo angles, lights and sound.
Fine‑tune
Fine‑tune angles, light, sound by programming.
Secure With Screws
After confirming everything works, secure with screws.
Coloured Its Body
To enhance its appearance, we coloured its body.