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== Description of final project == | == Description of final project == | ||
The Inspirograph is a larger upcycled tabletop version of a traditional children's toy spirograph design. The table stands at 28 inches high, which adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act making it accessible for children of all backgrounds. The Inspirograph design implements a variety of upcycled materials. Upcycled materials are reinvented parts from previous use in order to prolong the life of these resources and reduce the amount of material from being thrown away. The Inspirograph uses re-purposed bicycle components to create the gears of the system while implementing a salvaged table for the system and salvaged plywood. | |||
==Building== | |||
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|File:IMG 2654.JPG |Caption |1 |Assemble necessary tools and materials for construction. Sizes may vary according to desired kiosk size. | |||
|File:20161111 122733.jpg |Caption |2 |Make box frame screwing 18 2"x2" pieces of wood together at the desired length. There will be 4 horizontal pieces longer than the rest, used for the front and back faces of the frame. Two of these pieces should be enclosing the bottom left and right pieces, giving a sturdier frame. The vertical corner pieces will be of different heights to allow the front of the kiosk to have a larger opening than the back. Allow left and right top pieces of the frame to sit diagonally on the vertical frame pieces. There will be an additional 4 roof pieces spaced evenly inside the frame to provide additional support. Two vertical pieces placed in the middle of the front and back sides of the frame will also be of different heights. | |||
|File:IMG 2653.JPG |Caption |3 |screw on 4 pieces of plywood to the left, right, and bottom sides of the frame creating the two outer walls of the kiosk and the bottom piece. The roof will be a larger piece in order to protect the kiosk from weathering. | |||
|File:20161111 145700.jpg |Caption |4 |Before the inner walls of the kiosk are screwed in, place a dividing 2"x2" in the center of the floor, aligned with the center vertical 2"x2"'s of the frame. This 2"x2" should be of the same length as the left and right pieces of the frame. After the final 2"x2" is placed on the floor piece of plywood, add an insulating layer in between where the outer plywood and the inner plywood layers would be. | |||
|File:IMG 2891.JPG |Caption |5 |After the insulation is placed on all four built walls of the kiosk, place the inner layer of plywood, or material of choice, to enclose the insulation and 2"x2" framing. The only framing visible should be from side views. To enclose the roof, cut slots in a piece of plywood to the correct length of the roof to seal the top insulation inside. | |||
|File:IMG 2892.jpg |Caption |6 | Cut out the door the proper dimensions of the front and back empty faces of the kiosk for doors. Choose hinges compatible with the box to screw on the left and right walls of the kiosk. After placing all 4 doors on the front and back faces of the kiosk, attach a thin piece of plywood, half on, to the end of on door from each side (right or left door) for better sealing. This makes sure that one door is closed before the other. Then attach locks on the doors to keep them closed. | |||
|File:IMG 2890.JPG |Caption |7 |After construction of the top box of the kiosk is complete, make the stand. The legs will be made of four 4"x4" pieces of wood at the desired height. Inside the 4"x4" legs, will be four 2"x4" pieces of wood to provide a small frame, two long ones being the length of the kiosk and two shorter being the width of the kiosk. This frame will be all held together by eight bolts placed in length and width directions on each leg into the 2"x4" frame. | |||
|File: IMG 2895.JPG |Caption |8 | Attach stand to the kiosk box using large screws going into the 2”x2” framing of the kiosk box. | |||
|File:IMAG0937.jpg |Caption|9 |Drill holes for vents in the top of the right wall, and in the bottom of the left wall (or vice versa). | |||
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Revision as of 06:25, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $500. |
Description of final project
The Inspirograph is a larger upcycled tabletop version of a traditional children's toy spirograph design. The table stands at 28 inches high, which adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act making it accessible for children of all backgrounds. The Inspirograph design implements a variety of upcycled materials. Upcycled materials are reinvented parts from previous use in order to prolong the life of these resources and reduce the amount of material from being thrown away. The Inspirograph uses re-purposed bicycle components to create the gears of the system while implementing a salvaged table for the system and salvaged plywood.
Building
Costs
| Quantity | Material | Source | Cost ($) | 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
The Redwood Discovery Museum now has an Inspirograph to add to their collection of exhibits. Not all children know how to express their artistic ability using a standard writing tool and paper. Yet, the Inspirograph allows children to make beautiful geometric designs with simple instruction.
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 $200.00 per year. Figure 5-2 provides a breakdown of the operation and maintenance costs.
| Material | Annual Cost ($) |
|---|---|
| Marker | $28.08 |
| Paper | $156.60 |
| General Hardware | $10.00 |
Troubleshooting
For complex issues, please contact Ken Pinkerton.
| Problem | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Paper orientation is wrong | Lift the top surface then use both hands to pull the paper across the bottom surface. Gently drop top surface back down onto paper to secure. |
| Inner cog is not connecting with outer cog | Gently press the cog against the outer cog to ensure the teeth of the inner cog are locking into the chain on the outer cog. |
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.