Week 9 – Unusual switch – PCGuard

Concept – PCGuard

Nowadays people spend a lot of time on their computers. I wanted to create a switch that rewarded users for closing their laptops. The name of my project clearly reflects its use. PC = computer and Guard = police/close it

Process 

I used: a green LED, 330 resistor, wires, blue-tack, and my computer.

Project

Reflection

I am excited to have created this switch. In the beginning, I was a bit stuck as I did not know where to attach my switch to. Now I have gone through all the class slides and done all the exercises and I am feeling more comfortable as I understand a bit better how this system works. 😉

Improvements

I would like when the computer closed the light turned on and a sound (victory music) turned on. It would add interaction and an increased feel of reward.

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