Kids First Instrument
This is a child's first instrument. This children's toy teaches kids about music at a young age with three tones to play simple melodies. Buttons are large for kids to easily push them. All components are rounded so that there are no sharp edges and to help make the product durable for falls and throws. This product would come in different bright colours to appeal to kids.
Kids and Their Needs
Kids need their toys to be,
- Portable
-Drop proof
-Water resistant
-Without gender
-Easy to clean
-Choke proof
-Easy to user
-Easy to understand
-Bright colours
In making this prototype the user needed to be able to be trusted with the product and the product needed to be trust worthy enough to be with them. This constraint allowed the product to take shape and made something that would be durable enough to deal with children playing.
How it Works
The outer shell is connected with screws. The shell holds in place the buttons arduino uno and speaker. A batter pack connects to the arduino for power supply and allows parents to put 2 AA battery in and replace dead ones. This will also be held in place by the screw to stop kids from getting inside and playing with the batteries.
This video demonstrates a functional proto-type of how the trumpet might sound and work.
Wiring
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