Apps like IFTTT are great for many phone automation, but some games do not want players skipping the grind. Pokémon GO will not accept input from a mouse, and iPhones barely even use pointers. I wanted to cut out tedious activities and make a device that could legitimately use the touch screen on any phone.
The solution I settled on was a two-servo design with minimal controls. I considered making it a full-fledged project with a small keyboard and screen, but I reined in the scope and narrowed it down to two potentiometers, seven buttons, and a light ring. I could have done with fewer buttons, but I can expand the functionality later.
I measured my phone and the other components I did not have footprints for, like an oversized arcade button that fits neatly inside my light ring and SG90 servo motors. I estimated the control arm lengths and made a simple and complex set that I hoped would be lightweight and sturdy. The arms will move a component that simulates a touch when I apply electricity. I do not know what to call this part that I took from a phone auto-clicker.
I arranged six buttons in an up/down/left/right/center with an extra below because a row of four buttons would be helpful. The seventh button is a large arcade button that I put in the middle of the light ring and should be the primary action button. There are two potentiometers vital to mapping on-screen locations with the servos.
Parts for a PhoneRobot
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2023-04-18
The solution I settled on was a two-servo design with minimal controls. I considered making it a full-fledged project with a small keyboard and screen, but I reined in the scope and narrowed it down to two potentiometers, seven buttons, and a light ring. I could have done with fewer buttons, but I can expand the functionality later.
I measured my phone and the other components I did not have footprints for, like an oversized arcade button that fits neatly inside my light ring and SG90 servo motors. I estimated the control arm lengths and made a simple and complex set that I hoped would be lightweight and sturdy. The arms will move a component that simulates a touch when I apply electricity. I do not know what to call this part that I took from a phone auto-clicker.
I arranged six buttons in an up/down/left/right/center with an extra below because a row of four buttons would be helpful. The seventh button is a large arcade button that I put in the middle of the light ring and should be the primary action button. There are two potentiometers vital to mapping on-screen locations with the servos.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2023-04-18
Comments
Post a Comment