Day 17: (Wed Oct 30, Week 10) Integration Test

Notes for 2024-10-30.

Assignments

Short term schedule:

Date

Due

Wed Oct 23

partial prototype, bill of materials

Mon Oct 28

first full prototype

Wed Oct 30

prototype for integration test and rehearsal

Mon Nov 4

integrated prototype to test at School

Administrative

If your prototype will require 3D-printed parts, I can individually show you how to export an STL and submit to the Mosaic printer system using CKS-F24 3D Printer Submissions.

Visit Planning

Please note: on Mon Nov 4 we will be meeting directly at the Children’s School for the first prototype test.

General notes:

  1. Everyone: please bring anything you need. If you need power, please bring your own extension cord. Power strips will need plug covers on unused outlets; either avoid them, keep them small, or use every socket.

  2. Please take photos and video documentation, but only from angles which don’t reveal identity. Back of heads are OK, but hands-only views are preferred.

  3. We’ll need to be fast and efficient. Please be as self-sufficient and resourceful as possible. I highly recommend thinking through setup and writing out a checklist. And please keep me informed about any last-minute problems.

  4. These visits are hectic but can be really fun. Please keep your eyes open for surprising reactions from the children, they will teach all us a great deal.

Agenda

  1. Discuss upcoming prototype test.

  2. Show craft materials.

  3. Progress review.

  4. Rehearsal.

Design Questions

  • switch for back light?

  • light diffuser in front or back?

  • backdrop rail bracing?

  • backdrop frame entry guide?

  • puppet base socket tolerances?

  • puppet base clevis pin length?

  • child re-assembly of puppet bases?

  • puppet base asymmetry as an assembly affordance?

  • ejection lever contact points?

  • ejection lever limit stops?

  • ejection lever pivot shaft?

Script

(Courtesy of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Little_Monkeys)

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

One little monkey jumping on the bed,
He fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Option: we could consider adding a ‘reset’ verse:

No little monkeys jumping on the bed,
None fell off and bumped their head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“Put those monkeys back to bed!”