Old-fashioned mouse traps aren't working anymore and easily get jammed or aren't detecting the weight of the mouse. We must create a mouse trap that uses a motion sensor. The main goal is to design a mouse trap that catches rodents without harming them. By using motion sensors, the trap should be able to detect mice as soon as they appear and catch them safely. The result should be a mouse trap that's both kind and effective, useful for homes and businesses.

Supplies

CPX
computer
USB C
Wires
mouse trap body
mousetrap door

Step 1: Wiring & Assembly

To wire our CPX and motor we connected the red wire to VOUT, the yellow wire to A1, and the black to GND. We attached the motor to our trap door which is what allows it to open and close. Using a code, the CPX is programmed to signal the motor to rotate 45 degrees when connected correctly. The arm is connected to the motor and is used to lift the mousetrap door to catch the mouse.

Step 2: 3D Printing Body

Once you have to STL files downloaded to your computer it’s time to print. Go to: Ahttps://cloudprint.makerbot.com/workspace/5cee2705-8865-47a3-bf28-f6dd6a4507af/printers

and click print in the top left corner

Step 3: 3D Printing Body

Make sure you’re in “Sketch”

Step 4: 3D Printing Body

Click print preview to ensure there are no errors and then you are ready to print by uploading this to the flash drive compatible with you're computer and 3D printer

Step 5: 3D Printing Tubes

Follow the same steps as for the mousetrap body

1. Once you have to STL files downloaded to your computer it’s time to print. Go to: Ahttps://cloudprint.makerbot.com/workspace/5cee2705-8865-47a3-bf28-f6dd6a4507af/printers

and click print in the top left corner

2.Make sure you’re in “Sketch”

4.Click print preview to ensure there are no errors and then you are ready to print by uploading this to the flash drive compatible with you're computer and 3D printer

Step 6: What You Will Print

We have provided files that have the box and the lid and the tubes for the wires.

Step 7: New Look

In order to advance our mousetrap from last time, we decided the wiring needed to be covered. Weave the wires through the tubes.

Step 8: Python Code

This is different from the regular code because it is required to have lights, motion, and sound. Although we were unable to make them work together, but individually they work.