BristleBot Model 4

Target Audience

 * Children (age 8-14) FinalProductModel4.jpg
 * Adults (parents/guardians)
 * Who would accompany the children to replicate this model

Starting Point

 * Get a feel for visual conception through this | Youtube Tutorial Video
 * This helps to capture an image of a generic BristleBot Model
 * Derive the features for the BristleBot from |Hexbugs

Replication Goal

 * Instead of copying the Youtube Bristlebot, remodel its structure and design based upon the listed materials
 * Be creative to gain children's attention and their interests in making this bristlebot
 * Like nano hexbugs, the replicated model must move as well
 * The vibration caused by the model allows the Bristlebot to move in a direction
 * Angle the brush/base so that the model moves forward; not in a loop of random directions
 * Transcend the previous Models' concepts
 * Safe but stable model
 * Easy to assemble but creative model

Materials

 * $1 material's base
 * $1 material's motor
 * Three brushes
 * Double-sided foam tapes
 * AA Battery

Procedure: BristleBot Model 4 (Vids)

 * | Step 1: Adding double-sided tapes onto brushes
 * | Step 2: Reassemble the motor into the base model
 * | Step 3: Attach the brushes onto the base model
 * | Step 4: Place double-sided tape onto the third brush and attach it onto the other end of the base model
 * | Step 5: Run the current model. If the angle is off (as shown in the video), reposition the brushes so that it moves forward direction
 * | Step 6: Repositioning the brushes

BristleBot 4 Testing

 * The demonstration of the | BristleBot 4

Pro(s)

 * Safe and no exposure of vibrator
 * Children with long hairs do not have to worry about being coiled onto this model
 * No sharp materials, such as needles or knives were used
 * Potential creativity
 * Because the external features of the model is plastic, children can draw onto their finished product
 * Stickers and art supplies could be prepared if this model is chosen for the MakerFaire
 * Assembly style to create this model
 * Each compartment could be replicated by young children by simply stacking each layer on top of each other
 * Bottom = Toothbrushes
 * Middle = Double-Sided Tapes
 * Top = The entire electronic tooth brush without the brush (just its base)
 * Requires so little time to replicate this model
 * Saves lot of times for adult supervisors and children to make this model and continue the tour on MakerFaire
 * Actual 'Switch' button
 * Doesn't require users to find ways to attach the free-floating wires onto the battery
 * Uses 'on' and 'off' switches to activate or turn off the motor

Con(s)

 * Tedious when it comes to repositioning of bottom brushes
 * It takes just as must time replicating as repositioning the bottom brushes
 * Doesn't necessarily go 'straight'
 * There is a trend of forward motion; however, the model moves diagonally not straight
 * Design, in general, is not too appealing but rather dull
 * Decorations can be added but the structure might be plain in the eyes of children