Auto Reading Encourager
Many people nowadays dislike reading and need encouragement to be able to do so with joy. Reading is a good activity to improve on writing, reading, understanding, vocabulary, etc. Being a reading enthusiast, I want to make an auto reading encourager to encourage reading since it is so helpful.
This machine encourages the reader every time he or she turns the page. Once in a while, it will tell the reader to take a rest and have some snacks.
Supplies
Circuit:
LCD Screen (1 unit)
LED (1 unit, color of your choice)
Electricity Resistance (2 units, one blue, one beige)
Photoresistor (1 unit)
Male to Male Jump Wire (6 units)
Male to Female Jump Wire (8 units)
USB Cord (1 unit)
Computer or Laptop (1 unit) (Don't use Chromebooks)
Breadboard (1 unit)
Arduino Leonardo (1 unit)
(You will need adapters if you are using Apple products)
Decoration:
Candy (as needed)
Small Container (1 unit)
Cardboard Box (1 unit, 24*24*5cm)
Art Knife (1 unit)
Tape (1 roll)
Circle Ruler (1 unit) (optional)
Pencil (1 unit) (optional)
Connecting the Circuit
Connect the wires and objects as shown in the diagram provided above.
Tips:
*Shorter jumper wires can be used if your box is thinner than the dimensions provided on the material list.
*Please double check if any were assembled incorrectly on your circuit so no damages on the circuit will be made due to this.
Writing the Program
Click HERE to get the pre-written program for the circuit from the previous step. After copying the code and pasting it into the Arduino program writing app, plug the USB cord into the computer, connecting the Arduino board and the computer. Then, upload the program into the Arduino board to let the circuit function.
Tips:
*Library is required in this project. Look in the code for more information.
*Further adjustments of the angle of the motor can be made by changing the number where I marked on the coding.
*Description of the function of each code is provided with it after "//" at the end of each line.
Assembling Auto Reading Encourager
1. Cut a hole with a diameter of 1.5 cm on the left side of the cardboard box aligned with the bottom edge and 6.5 cm away from the height edge that is closer to you using an art knife. (You may draw the circle before cutting them using a pencil and a circle ruler.)
2. Cut a hole with a dimension of 1.3*0.6 cm on the left side of the cardboard box 1 cm from the bottom and 8.3 cm away from the height edge that is further away from you using an art knife. (You may draw the rectangle before cutting them using a pencil and a circle ruler (using its side).)
3. Cut a hole with a diameter of 0.9 cm on the left side of the cardboard box 0.5 cm from the top and 1.3 cm away from the height edge that is further away from you using an art knife. (You may draw the circle before cutting them using a pencil and a circle ruler.)
4. Cut a hole with a dimension of 7.2*2.5 cm (should be horizontal) on the top side of the cardboard box 1 cm from the top of the surface and is equidistant from the left and right sides. (You may draw the rectangle before cutting them using a pencil and a circle ruler (using its side).)
5. Poke the photoresistor through the 1.5 cm circle hole from the inside to outside and secure it using tape inside the box after adjusting the position.
6. Poke the USB cord through the 1.4*0.6 cm rectangle hole and connect the USB side to the computer; the other side to the Arduino.
7. Poke the LED through the 0.9 cm circle from the inside to the outside and stick it on the outside of the small container's opening using tape. Avoid showing the wires too much.
8. Fit the LCD screen in the 7.2*2.5 cm rectangle hole from the inside to the outside with the words able to be read normally from the side further away from it. Only the screen part should be visible from the outside. Secure it using tape from the inside.
9. Close the box the place the container on the top beside the LCD screen.