Project Name: OctoCatch Fish Puzzle

Team: Hannah, Vanessa, Letitia, Ziai

Date: 09/10/2023

📌 Introduction

In our very first physical computing class, we explored the essentials of electrical circuits. Guided by our initial lessons, our task was to fashion an object equipped with LEDs, operable via a DIY switch. We sought to infuse the project with a sense of enjoyment and creativity!

📌 Before we start

During our initial meeting, we recapped our first-week lessons in Physical Computing and enhanced our understanding by reproducing the demonstrations presented by Professor Viola. Interestingly, when I searched on YouTube, I realized that the content we covered was something taught in Korean middle school during the second grade. (I was surprised at myself for not remembering this 😂).

Study hard 🔥🔥🔥

Create as many switches as we can!

📌 The Process

Building upon our understanding of basic electrical circuits, we kicked off by crafting a rudimentary prototype on a breadboard. We embarked on a journey of creative exploration, each proposing three ideas for the project.

Brainstorming

Hannah’s Brainstorming

Vannesa’s Brainstorming

Leticia’s Brainstorming

Ziai’s Brainstorming

We gathered various ideas on different topics. Ultimately, the idea we chose was inspired by the Chinese Checker Game.