A few months ago, there was a news report about a white sparrow that appeared in Hong Kong Island, and it became the focus of everyone's attention. We also took this opportunity to use the white sparrow as the theme, from design to printing, and combined with programming, to produce a white sparrow that can speak. In addition to bringing about learning and discussion about bird ecology, the appearance of the white sparrow also allows everyone to pay more attention to issues such as natural ecology and environmental protection.
1. Design thinking - aiming to make a white sparrow that can make sounds:
Based on the basic principles of design thinking, from defining the problem to conceiving the solution, the design idea is finally realized. The 3D modeling tool Nomad Sculpt is used to make a physical model of the sparrow, and the physical model of the sparrow is made by 3D printing. The Micro:bit programming tool is then used to help make the sound effects, and even interactive design is added to make the final product more interesting.
2. Use Nomad Sculpt to design and make a 3D model of a sparrow:
Use the sculpting tool of Nomad Sculpt to make a prototype of a sparrow. When designing the sparrow, we considered how to make the model more visually attractive, and designed a round white sparrow with a friendly and cute image. At the same time, we also need to consider how to put the 3D printed model into the Micro:bit, so as to design how to divide and assemble it.
3. Print a 3D model of the sparrow through 3D printing:
Convert the completed design file into a physical model through 3D printing. Understand 3D printing technology, 3D printing settings and limitations to print out the appropriate size and better quality. After printing is completed, the print is post-processed, such as polishing and coloring.
4. Use Micro:bit to write simple programs:
Micro:bit is a kind of microcomputer with multiple functions, including LED display, buttons, sensors and wireless communication capabilities, which makes it particularly suitable for beginners to learn programming concepts.
This time, a simple program was written using Micro:bit: at a certain sound level, Micro:bit can trigger a behavior (such as chirping or displaying a message), making the effect of a sparrow chirping when it hears a preset sound volume.
Such programs not only teach basic programming logic, but also allow them to understand how to use sensors to interactively control devices.
This is a great project that gives learners the opportunity to learn the basics of 3D modeling, 3D printing, and programming. Throughout the learning process, we will work with you to face these challenges, rise to the challenge, and strive to make the impossible possible!
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