physical computing

Project 3 Idea

November 24, 2020

Project 3 Idea

For my third and final project I will continue work on my game controller etch-a-sketch from project 2.

Goals for this upgraded version:

  • upgraded housing with etch-a-sketch using a circular dremel saw
  • modify the controller to look clean on the housing and solder wires
  • add second rotary encoder
  • upgrade game with updated animations to combine with my animation classwork

So far I have had so many issues trying to take apart this etch-a-sketch but I have plans to enlist some help and take it apart tomorrow (11/25) and fingers crossed that it goes well.

Possible resources:

This is actually ridiculous but it actually demonstrates that the red part is a simple housing, so if I can take apart the red housing I can sneak my wires and rotary encoders in that.

dismantling etch-a-sketch This one completely destroys the etch-a-sketch, so hopefully I will have better luck.


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