Midterm Project
February 29, 2024
Project: Student Help Box
As part of our IoT class we were tasked with using the lessons learned to create a midterm project.
During the class I needed help on several occasions and would raise my hand to help. While I was raising my hand for help the act of raising my hand delayed my work, because sometimes the instructors would be helping other students for long periods of time.
I decided to solve my issue by creating a box that would use the room lights to put each respective student in queue for help. The instructors can then assist students based on their queue. The concept is easy and straightforward, pressing the button puts the user in queue and tells them on the led what place they are in for help, and they can continue with their current task. The instructor has the ability to determine how many times a student can press the button per day. I have also included a small chime to remind the instructor when others are in queue so they don't spend too much time on the student. Once the instructor is done giving instructions, they reset the students help box. There is an internal buzzer that goes off every two hours to remind the student to take a break. Lastly, and just for fun there is a vacation button. Pressing the button activates a servo motor that unlocks a cookie/prize drawer, turns on fan, and lava light. Allowing the student to take a mini vacation from their hard work.
I spoke with Chris, Elsman and Andres about two ideas. One idea involved motorized window blinds and idea two was about a student help button.
All Three classmates liked both ideas. Andres suggested flashing lights and custom wood blinds. Chris and I discussed making a small prototype versus installing it in the classroom window. Elsman suggested the classroom help button because he said it would help future students and leave an impression. I agree with Elsman and to have decided to focus on the help button.
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