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Problems with modern backpack

-Ugly

-Cant close or open by it self

-Too big every time

Solution

Thesis

We built an Armadillo backpack that the person wearing can open and close. There are many panels on the backpack that can open up when not in use.

Precedents -1

Video of Chameleon changing color:

file:///Users/williamxie/Desktop/Rang%20badalta%20Girgit.%20.!!%20-%20Chameleon%20live%20color%20changing..mp4

Nathan Sketches -1

William Sketches -1

Geraldo's Sketches-1

Rapid Prototype(Armadillo Backpack)-1

Second Prototype (Armadillo Backpack)-2

Opened

Closed

Sketches -2

First Prototype(Led lights)-2

Arduino code (made by Mr D and chat gpt)

Led Light Gif-2

New code (Made by GPT and MR Lou)-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPUXxuyd9xw

Youtube Video we used

Sketches -3

We decided to focus on just the Armadillo backpack.

Photo of first backpack

Strap

Rope that pulls up

Hinges

Working Backpack (String activated)

Working Backpack (Motor activated)

Proof of concept

Sketches -4(final project)

New Backpack

Closed

Opened

Use

Mechanical Function

Electronics

Video

Opening

Closing

Booth(detail)

Booth(overall)