Project Post #7: Virtual Vermin

Virtual Vermin

Jeff Brandt

 

One Sentence: A flexible, full functioning computer mouse designed with 3D modeling in mind.

 

Weekly Accomplishments:

  • Reconfigured soft switch buttons to stretch the conductive fabric further down the fingers (again after they broke on Monday)
  • Found new way to power the mouse using 3.7V battery from demo projects

 

Images:

Material List:

Wireless Mouse // Quantity: 1 // $9.99 // https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015X2OD52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Conductive Fabric // Quantity: 1 sq. ft. // ? // Supplies in classroom

Conductive Thread // Quantity: 2 yds. // ? // Supplies in classroom

  Gloves // Quantity: 1 // $11.95 // https://www.amazon.com/Agloves-screen-gloves-texting-gloves/dp/B004A9FI2M/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=thin+glove&qid=1552266834&s=electronics&sr=1-6

3D printed cover for circuit board // Quantity: 1 // $2.14 // created in Solidworks

 

Areas of Concern:

Right now, my biggest area of concern is soldering the connections in my glove. I have soldered before but it has been awhile since I last did. Kevin, if you would be able to assist me in soldering a few connections that would be appreciated.

Additionally, I am looking to add a last second compartment to house the new battery. Marianne, could I run a few ideas past you on Monday to get your opinion as to what you think would work best?