Reflection

During the course of this project, we learned that the Neopixel is an engaging and useful way to communicate information, because it is versatile in color and animation, but we had a difficult time determining what the correct brightness and animation was for our product in use. If we had more time, we would explore other ways to use the Neopixel or other ways to place it in the doorknob or door to communicate information through light.

Additionally, though the FSR is effective to show the basic proof of concept for the door knob, ideally, it would be built with a fingerprint verification system, like what is installed on iPhones and the newest MacBook Pro, so that the child could be the only person to "unlock" or "transform" his or her bedroom into the magical world. This would make it feel even more like their own private, personal space.

This project taught us how to strategically design connected ecosystems that support a common goal and we enjoyed working together and within a larger group. It felt more like a "real world" business team.