FINAL PROTOTYPE
This page focuses on the ideation and process of the final prototype of the SLCG.
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These are the final iteration drawings of the final SLCG prototype. As we can see, the micro:bit will continue to be attached from the back, the conductive material will align with the fingers and the ground/thumb's material will be extended to the palm to read a larger number of ASL gestures.
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The first step for the final prototype was to iron the conductive material to place using an adhesive material. We used this instead of the tape to allow for a wider surface area of conductivity and to easily place the wires underneath. This part of the glove was kept skeletal to build over. In the future, the circuitry would be cleaner, this was the first time using adhesive material and wire on an item of clothing. Prior to this, we tested out flex sensing on the Arduino, by creating DIY flex sensors out of cardboard and aluminium foil
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We cover the skeletal base of the glove with a plastic glove in order to solve the oversensitivity issue with the micro:bit, this was found to be the most effective and easy fix for the issue, ultimately we would use another material with similar qualities in the future, in order to make it wearable with everyday clothing.
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For the final cover part, we used felt for the final layer, to provide the everyday use aspect and feel to the prototype and encased the microbit in a clear acrylic case. We left the buttons exposed as well as the wires to connect them to the glove. The microbit was encased with the battery, keeping everything compact for minimal damage. The case was clear to show the LED function from the code, highlighting the visual affordance of the product.
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The final prototype was assembled to create the SLCG. We stuck with the colour black for a sleek and simple design aesthtic and to focus on the functionality as well.
