Nice Mouse (School)bus Toy

I wanted to create a nice toy to be used with a Dutch computer interaction play for toddlers called MooiMuis (NiceMouse). This audio game can be played on the website of Tim Hoogendijk. He designed this game, which only involves interaction using voice and the computer mouse, to be played with a mini wireless (Bluetooth) mouse, covered with a paper cut out model of a bus. In the game, the child can drive the bus around, while getting instructions from the computer. (Only available in Dutch so far)

I did not have a mini mouse but instead wanted to use a leftover mouse (from a dead computer) I had lying around, a classic PS/2 type Microsoft Intellimouse and convert that into a bus of some kind. I was thinking what kind of material I could use to make a bus out of this mouse, and finally came up with the idea of using modeling paste, which is fun to use for children as well. Here is how it goes.

Step 1 Preparing the mouse

First, I sawed off the not so useful section of the mouse that would not fit in the form of the bus. If you would have to do so, be careful not to harm the electronics inside the mouse, and remove any dust or small plastic particles from the inside. Then tape off this section and the mouse buttons as well.

Comments

[bas_van_abel]

 This my friend... is ultra cool! Love the classic schoolbus look.

[SocietyMagazine]

Thanks Bas. The 'classic' look comes in handy when buying paint too!