Video:
Fixes made:
The p5 program had issues with counting the score and incrementing it. Turns out, there was a Upper case – lower case difference between the Serial.print by arduino and what was being expected by the P5 program. This in return rendered no score on the P5 canvas. This was identified and fixed before the showcase.
The P5 canvas also had text mis-alignment, which was worked towards as well.
In addition to it, the bearing kept on falling off, this was then fixed by sharpening the wooden stick using a giant sharpner Mr Dustin got me. Using it, the diameter was reduced enough to fit into the hole inside the bearing!
Drilling a pilot hole to put a M3 screen through was hard, hence didn’t take the risk, but implementation of that surely would have made sure it never came off.
Feedback from the audience:
The audience loved the action packed mechanical project. The best part was the frustration and the eagerness to compete. The concept of timer garnered total attention, and moving mechanism alongside trajectory of markers and tape made it unique in its on way. Some people did suggest going for more easier level, which was taken into consideration.
The open-rounded lid as stationary holder was used. Maybe in the future, one with bigger diameter can be used to facilitate the user in their gameplay.
So far, what stood out for me as complement, was the genuineness the project had in terms of how it was built and was structured. I take pride in getting my hands dirty and full of splinters and hot glue, and hence, I found it to be an overall success.
Of course the release mechanism would have taken to it to next level, and that is something I will be working towards over the Summers!