Sketches
The structure, consisting of the alien and the stereo, was built from ¼” Duron. All pieces were bonded using hot glue. We wanted to avoid interlocking features that would need modification if the overall design changed. We built the structure concurrently with the electronics development so that we had a platform to which we could immediately start attaching parts. All decorative elements, including the arms, were later attached once the hardware development was completed. The box that forms the alien features an entirely open back to improve access to the breadboard, Tiva, and power supply.