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eKitty is a cat cushion with an LCD photo frame built into its head. The LCD screen cycles through six different faces at 15 second intervals. We originally built eKitty to see the reaction of people when shown a simple cute toy with changing emotions. In this case smile, smirk, wink, sleep, and happy.
My kids are fascinated by the changing faces of the eKitty, you can give it big cuddles as well.
The small 2.4in LCD photo frame is build into the head of the ekitty, and two small buttons on the side of the head allow access for charging the battery. A fabric switch is built into eKitties ear and connected to the main PCB of the LCD photo frame. This switch turns the unit on and off.
This is a basic project, it requires some simple soldering and sewing skills. The parts required should be available at most electronics and sewing stores.
I hope it will make a great Mothers day present.
Enjoy the eKitty, and look out for one in my Etsy shop some time soon.
My kids are fascinated by the changing faces of the eKitty, you can give it big cuddles as well.
The small 2.4in LCD photo frame is build into the head of the ekitty, and two small buttons on the side of the head allow access for charging the battery. A fabric switch is built into eKitties ear and connected to the main PCB of the LCD photo frame. This switch turns the unit on and off.
This is a basic project, it requires some simple soldering and sewing skills. The parts required should be available at most electronics and sewing stores.
I hope it will make a great Mothers day present.
Enjoy the eKitty, and look out for one in my Etsy shop some time soon.
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Parts
Tools
- Fabric for Head, body and ears (I used blue for body and the head and yellow for the ears)
- LCD photo frame, mine was a 2.4inch with no brand name
- Ribbon cable about (~15cm)
- Felt squares
- Multi strand wire (~15 cm)
- Cotton (I used blue and yellow)
- Glue for hot glue gun
- Cushion filling.
- Small clips (for access to the usb port)
- Paper and pencil
Tools
- Soldering iron and solder
- Glue gun
- Sewing needle
- Wire cutters
- Screw driver (small phillips)
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Now if you can make it purr.