Design Brief
For the systems and control module I will be designing and manufacturing a Pic controlled flashing Christmas tree decoration.The product is intended as a centre piece for the dinner table however can also be used as a general decoration around the home during the festive period.
The product is intended for my own personal use at Christmas to sit on the dinner table during dinner. The product will act as a centre piece which is something I do not own but would like to have for the festive season. I would However would like the product to appeal to a wide range of clients who celebrate Christmas and would also enjoy it. Aesthetically the product will be in keeping with traditional elements of Christmas such as iconic colours and shaping however will incorporate more modern elements bringing in the idea of a digital Christmas.
I will be creating a small program using Picaxe programmer and utilising other electronic software throughout the design process.
The product is intended for my own personal use at Christmas to sit on the dinner table during dinner. The product will act as a centre piece which is something I do not own but would like to have for the festive season. I would However would like the product to appeal to a wide range of clients who celebrate Christmas and would also enjoy it. Aesthetically the product will be in keeping with traditional elements of Christmas such as iconic colours and shaping however will incorporate more modern elements bringing in the idea of a digital Christmas.
I will be creating a small program using Picaxe programmer and utilising other electronic software throughout the design process.
Design Specification
In terms of Size requirements, the casing must accommodate for the components being housed such as the circuit board, battery pack and wiring. There are no other specific size requirements however it must be able to fit comfortable on a dinning room table seating at least 4 people (1500mm x 1500mm). Ideally the product must be hand sized.
In terms of Aesthetics the product casing must be a form of Christmas tree with green as the prominent colour however the LED'S used can be of any colour
The Pic program created must control at least 3 sets of lights (3 outputs) And be controlled by a switch (input).
In terms of Aesthetics the product casing must be a form of Christmas tree with green as the prominent colour however the LED'S used can be of any colour
The Pic program created must control at least 3 sets of lights (3 outputs) And be controlled by a switch (input).