Switch Activated Cornhole Machine
To build a switch activated corn-hole game for students with cognitive disability
The Need
Our client has submitted a formal request for the development of a device intended to facilitate student participation in the game of cornhole. It is important to note that a significant portion of the target user base for this device comprises individuals with various physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities, which present impediments to conventional cornhole gameplay.
The primary objective is to engineer a device equipped with a switch mechanism, allowing these students to effectively launch a beanbag toward the cornhole board. This mechanism is designed to mitigate the challenges posed by traditional throwing techniques, thereby rendering the game more accessible to a broader spectrum of users.
The Solution
After extensive brainstorming sessions and discussions with Adrienne, the team has successfully finalized a comprehensive design concept and sketched a viable design option for their device. Their project entails the development of a spring-based beanbag thrower utilizing PVC piping as its core material.
The focal point of this design is a launcher that will be affixed to a rotating base, offering precise control over the orientation of the projectile. User interaction with this orientation control will be facilitated through two accessible buttons. Additionally, a third button will be integrated to govern the launch of the spring-loaded mechanism. These buttons will be compatible with the client's existing setup.
The Team
Kate Bevec
Lulwa Alghanim
Daniela Broad
Roberto Chadwick