Title: Chapter 2: Feed Me!
Course: Computer Science for Kids: A Storytelling Approach > Section: The Missing Fireflies

Your firefly shelter is able to sense light and temperature levels in an environment, but one thing it does not provide is nourishment, which was recommended by the Guide. Have you ever wanted to build a “smart” or “connected” feeder for your pet? Now’s your chance! If you can, build a real device that can open and close a pet feeding device based on a button press or on a motion sensor. If you don’t have access to real devices, sketch a paper prototype of how you would build a pet feeder with a servo arm to open a door and dispense food.

Complete this assignment by either building a real device with a servo to feed a real-life pet and documenting it, a paper prototype of the ideal feeder (with its documentation), or a paper prototype of a specialized feeder for fireflies in various stages, also with a design document. Take into account the device’s accessibility, ergonomics, and learnability, and how easily your feeder can be accessed by its target audience.