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==Discussion and next steps== | ==Discussion and next steps== | ||
The results of building the design concluded that the Inspirograph will serve as a fun and inspirational exhibit for children to expand their creative learning. The system is safe, sturdy and able to withstand the ravages of time. It has been deemed simple to use and likely to expand a child’s cognitive learning by offering the ability to make artistic geometric patterns with ease. | |||
== Suggestions for future changes == | == Suggestions for future changes == |
Revision as of 06:00, 11 December 2017
Abstract
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The purpose of this project is to recreate an interactive children's toy from upcycled materials for the client of the Fall 2017 ERE 215 class. The client we collaborated with is the Redwood Discovery Museum, which is an educational, non-profit children’s museum located in Eureka, California. The toy our team, Team Black Box, decided to recreate was a traditional Spirograph. This project was one of 5 projects built for the Redwood Discovery Museum in an effort to contribute to the hands on learning that the Redwood Discovery Museum has to offer.
Background
Team Blackbox was started in Lonny Grafman's Fall 20117 ERE 215 design course at Humboldt State University. The client that Team BlackBox will collaborate with is Redwood Discovery Museum, an educational, non-profit children’s museum located in Eureka, California. The Redwood Discovery Museum educates young children in Humboldt County through fun exhibits intended for ages 3-8, incorporating the foundations of science, arts, and general health. Toy-maker and founder of the Redwood Discovery Museum, Ken Pinkerton, has hand-crafted many of the exhibits on display. Pinkerton has had a long-time passion for crafting toys with a philosophy of hands on education and to minimize further exposure to digital screens.
Problem statement
The primary objective of the project is to create an interactive exhibit for the Discovery Museum that provides an enjoyable experience for two types of children; those who are curious about learning something new and those with a desire to engage with science in a fun way. This objective comes with constraints from the client which will be upheld throughout the design of the project. Two constraints that will hold high value through every piece of the project design are 1) the requirement for a product which can withstand the destructive force which children embody and 2) a product which upholds the utmost safety and will not injure or harm the user in any way.
Criteria
Below is a table of criteria for the Inspirograph. Each criterion is weighted on a scale of one to ten to determine its degree of importance.
Criteria | Weight | Constraints |
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Appeal | 5 | Multiple color options available for writing tool. |
Operation & Maintenance | 8 | Must be less than $1.00/per day. |
Ease of use | 8 | Must be easy to use by children ages 3-8. |
Durability | 9 | Must last longer than one year. |
Education | 9 | Must be understood by users ages 3-8. |
Inspiration | 9 | Stoke factor. |
Safety | 10 | Must be safe for children using ASTM Toy Safety Standards guidelines. |
Cost | 7 | Expenses must not exceed a total of $500. |
Description of final project
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Costs
Quantity | Material | Source | Cost ($) | Total ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bearings | AMPT Skateshop | 10.88 | 10.88 |
1 | Screws, Drill Bits, felt pads, pens | Ace Hardware | 23.46 | 23.46 |
1 | Plywood | Pierson's Building Supply | 11.83 | 11.83 |
1 | Brackets, Hinges, Epoxy, Screws | Ace Hardware | 33.39 | 33.39 |
1 | Dowels & Hooks | Walmart | 4.17 | 4.17 |
1 | Galvenized Steel Piping | Ace Hardware | 66.46 | 66.46 |
1 | Corner Braces, Hinge Covers, PVC Caps | Ace Hardware | 8.20 | 8.20 |
1 | Epoxy, Wood Plugs | Ace Hardware | 18.41 | 18.41 |
1 | Sand Paper | Ace Hardware | 6.34 | 6.34 |
1 | Rubber Grommets | Ace Hardware | 24.98 | 24.98 |
1 | Felt Tip Markers | CVS | 7.37 | 7.37 |
1 | Hacksaw Blades | Ace Hardware | 6.49 | 6.49 |
1 | Salvaged Bike Parts | Arcata Scrap & Salvage | 10.85 | 10.85 |
Total Cost | $241.60 |
Testing Results
How to build
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Maintenance
The Inspirograph was designed and constructed to be durable. The life of the system is estimated to be 20 years. It was determined that the Inspirograph will undergo approximately 10 uses per business day. Given that markers and paper will be the primary components for upkeep, the estimated operation and maintenance cost will be roughly $200.00 per year. Figure 5-2 provides a breakdown of the operation and maintenance costs.
Material | Annual Cost ($) |
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Marker | $28.08 |
Paper | $156.60 |
General Hardware | $10.00 |
Troubleshooting
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Problem | Suggestion |
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Example issue | Example solution or suggestion |
Does not turn on | Make sure it is plugged in |
Another issue | Et cetera |
Discussion and next steps
The results of building the design concluded that the Inspirograph will serve as a fun and inspirational exhibit for children to expand their creative learning. The system is safe, sturdy and able to withstand the ravages of time. It has been deemed simple to use and likely to expand a child’s cognitive learning by offering the ability to make artistic geometric patterns with ease.
Suggestions for future changes
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References
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