The Mouse

Project Info

The Mouse is a software/hardware game consisting of a screen and a massive mouse. Goal is to move a file into the bin located on the opposite side of the screen. The mouse runs away from the player’s hand when they try to move it.

Completion date

2019

Array of IR sensors is used to detect the position of the player’s hand. The mouse moves on four omni directional wheels positioned at 90 degree angles relative to each other, allowing for quick evasion without the necessity for turning. Two DC motors are used, each powering a set of two parallel wheels. A capacitive surface on top switches the motors off when the mouse is caught.

For a more detailed description please see the full technical report available here.

Tools
> Solidworks
> FDM Printer
> Laser cutter
> Raspberry Pi
> Arduino
> Soldering Iron
> Lathe
> Keyshot
> PyGame
> Adobe Illustrator
> Adobe AfterEffects

Materials / Components
> 4x 38mm Omni Wheel
> 4mm mild steel shafts
> M2 friction screwfit s
> Miniture ball bearings
> Bluetooth mouse pcb
> Plywood
> Woodglue
> Neodymium magnets

Exhibited
> March 2019 Dyson School Open House

Materials / Components
> PLA
> Raspberry Pi 3B+
> Arduino Uno
> 3.5 inch TFT Screen
> LiPo battery
> 3x GP2Y0A21YK IR Sensor
> AT42QT1011 Touchboard
> 2x Micro switch
> HC 05 Bluetooth module
> 2x MFA 1401-013 motors
> Pololu MC33926 dual motor driver
> 4x 38mm Omni Wheel
> 4mm mild steel shafts
> M2 friction screwfit s
> Miniture ball bearings
> Bluetooth mouse pcb
> Plywood
> Woodglue
> Neodymium magnets