Final Project - First Sketches

First Idea

Okay, so there are so many options, but what is perfect for FabAcademy? As a product designer, I’ve always worked with problems and come up with helpful product ideas. But this is new to me—first, you set up the tools, and then you find the product.

I want to create something for climate change, and I was thinking about a CO2 emission reader that helps monitor the office environment, indicating when it’s time to get fresh air from outside.

So, first of all, I researched whether something similar to my idea already exists within the FabAcademy or the maker community.

Here you can find some Links of other FabAcademy final project Ideas:

Final Project of Nicole Bakker

Final Project of Jesus Lucero

And a link of germanys kindergarten and schools CO2 bird product:

CO2 piaf

I found this 3 products of CO2 sensors, but for my target group, the office, I need a sensor that is more integrated into the wall, blending in as part of the wall. It shouldn’t be too noticeable, but should be visible at the right time.

I think a common element often found in offices is the polygon. It is sometimes used as a feature for sound insulation or as a light fixture on the wall.

I think it would be nice if the base casing were milled from MDF, and the cover made of matte acrylic glass to create a diffuse light.

Basic Setup

- CO₂ sensor signal processing
- Data display on the LCD
- Control of the RGB strip
- Bluetooth communication
- Sound output
- 2 Platine.

First materiallist:

Electronic:

Electronic Link	Picture	Price
1. CO2 Sensor SCD40		Price: 43,13€
2. PCB-Pixel-LED Strip		Price: 8,29€
3. Fan		Price: 4 x 4,49€ = 17,96
4. Joy-it com-lcd 16x2 Display-Modul 6.6 cm (2.6 Zoll) 16 x 4 Pixel		Price: 4,99€
5. Bluetooth Sensor HC-05		Price: 25,85€
6. Sound Output		Price: 3,80€

This it not all but for the first Sketch i have a small Idea of what i need first.