3. Topic Options - Arduino Bluetooth Toy Module + Android App
The topic of interest that I finally settled on after discussing with my lecturers was to create an interactive module for a toy that could communicate with an app via Bluetooth.
The purpose of the toy+app concept was to bring a voice to existing beloved toys, letting parents and children customise the voice messages that are played by the toy. To accomplish this, the toy module part needs to be small enough to fit into a versatile range of plush toy bodies, while the app part needs to have a simple user interface so that young children are able to use it.
Some current considerations:
- Main arduino board? - Uno or Nano? Nano much smaller but never worked with it before
- Bluetooth module to communicate? - I could use a Bluno board maybe.
- Music file storage - micro sd card?
- Music playing capabilities - mp3 shield or homemade?
- Power source? - what types of batteries and if it will be chargeable
- Other forms of haptic feedback? using a vibrating motor might help indicate responses in the toy
- Toy module size and shape - no loose wires or sharp edges
For this project, I've estimated a cost of around RM 80, for all the small components I'll need to buy. I could probably get most of the components from the lab, but I'm hoping if I buy the components I won't have to take it apart after the semester.
In the next post, I'll examine some competing toys which have similar interactive features.
The purpose of the toy+app concept was to bring a voice to existing beloved toys, letting parents and children customise the voice messages that are played by the toy. To accomplish this, the toy module part needs to be small enough to fit into a versatile range of plush toy bodies, while the app part needs to have a simple user interface so that young children are able to use it.
Some current considerations:
- Main arduino board? - Uno or Nano? Nano much smaller but never worked with it before
- Bluetooth module to communicate? - I could use a Bluno board maybe.
- Music file storage - micro sd card?
- Music playing capabilities - mp3 shield or homemade?
- Power source? - what types of batteries and if it will be chargeable
- Other forms of haptic feedback? using a vibrating motor might help indicate responses in the toy
- Toy module size and shape - no loose wires or sharp edges
For this project, I've estimated a cost of around RM 80, for all the small components I'll need to buy. I could probably get most of the components from the lab, but I'm hoping if I buy the components I won't have to take it apart after the semester.
In the next post, I'll examine some competing toys which have similar interactive features.
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