5. Prototype III: Putting It All Together

Our 3rd prototyping phase was focused on combining all of our components and features into one product. To start, we built our neopixel network by wiring and soldering 3 individual neopixels. Note that for the pilot demo, we are using 3 neopixels per map (representing the food pantry, Tepper School of Business, and Cohon University Center). While building the neopixel network, we measured the distance of the neopixels on various map sizes (A4, A3) but ultimately chose to produce a square map (12in x 12in). 

The neopixels representing at Tepper School of Business and Cohon University Center are triggered by their respective button presses, but the neopixel representing the food pantry is triggered by the pantry hour times. Instead of adding a button, we programmed our devices to light up the food pantry neopixel only during operating hours. (Note that we have altered the food pantry's operating hours for the purposes of the demo on Tuesday)