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18549 - ToastMap. Brian Goldfain Regina Chan Dan Lin Kenny Huang. Concept and Motivation. This project is aimed at building a toaster that can toast a given image onto bread.
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18549 - ToastMap Brian Goldfain Regina Chan Dan Lin Kenny Huang
Concept and Motivation • This project is aimed at building a toaster that can toast a given image onto bread. • The toaster toasts the images on flash memory into reality via a moving array of digitally controlled heating elements. • The aim of this project is to make toast more fun. A piece of bread with an image toasted on it is much more interesting than just plain toast.
Competitive Analysis ZUSE Toaster Scan Toaster • Concept toaster printer capable of producing 12x12 pixel images on bread. • Art exhibit not targeted for consumer production. • Finalist of Electrolux 2008 Design Lab Competition. • Intended to print news and local weather conditions. • Prototype on paper only.
Requirements Toaster Requirements • Toaster should interface with LCD and physical inputs. • Image on toast shall be recognizable to user. • Image shall be toasted onto bread in a timely manner. • Toast should be edible post-toasting. Desktop Application Requirements • Application shall convert desired image file to a format readable by toaster. • Application shall accept BMP images for conversion. • Application should have a GUI.
Technical Specifications • AVR 20 Pin 20Mhz 2K – ATtiny2313 • 20 Pin AVR Development Terminal • SD/MMC Mini Board • Demux • Relays • Nichrome Wire • Toaster Chassis