Toy Prototype Development: Mechanical Engineering & Raspberry Pi
Budget: $3,000 – $5,000 USD
I need help building a working prototype of a small interactive toy. The prototype requires:
A pop-up mechanism (using solenoids, springs, and/or small motors).
Integration with Raspberry Pi or Arduino for control.
Wiring/programming to operate the mechanism.
A simple phone/web app to trigger the toy remotely.
Requirements:
Experience with mechanical design and prototyping.
Hands-on skills with Raspberry Pi/Arduino electronics.
Must show past project work (photos, CAD, or GitHub).
Deliverable:
A working physical prototype (not just design files) that demonstrates the pop-up mechanism controlled by Raspberry Pi/Arduino.
Budget:
Budget will be discussed based on scope and experience. Please provide:
What’s your estimated cost?
How did you arrive at that number (materials, labor, time)?
How long will it take you?
How to Apply:
Please include:
Past examples of similar projects.
Brief description of how you’d approach the mechanism.
Estimated cost + timeline.
A pop-up mechanism (using solenoids, springs, and/or small motors).
Integration with Raspberry Pi or Arduino for control.
Wiring/programming to operate the mechanism.
A simple phone/web app to trigger the toy remotely.
Requirements:
Experience with mechanical design and prototyping.
Hands-on skills with Raspberry Pi/Arduino electronics.
Must show past project work (photos, CAD, or GitHub).
Deliverable:
A working physical prototype (not just design files) that demonstrates the pop-up mechanism controlled by Raspberry Pi/Arduino.
Budget:
Budget will be discussed based on scope and experience. Please provide:
What’s your estimated cost?
How did you arrive at that number (materials, labor, time)?
How long will it take you?
How to Apply:
Please include:
Past examples of similar projects.
Brief description of how you’d approach the mechanism.
Estimated cost + timeline.