Science Invention Electronic DIY Robotic Insects Model

Each Cicada eBug has a similar design, but no two are the same. There are slight variations depending on what parts I can find. Whenever possible, I get parts that are discarded, obsolete, or factory seconds.

The eBugs are made interactive by a module that lights up and makes insect sounds. A rare-earth magnet attaches the module to the eBug. The module is attached to the frame. Alternatively, the eBug can attach to any metal surface, such as a refrigerator or a dry-erase board.

About the interactive module:

We designed a custom circuit board for my eBugs. They light up and mimic the sound of a real bug.We use the same board for all of these eBugs, but we program a different sound and use different attachments and LED colors for each bug type. For this model, we programmed the sound of a cicada chirping.

The LED/sound circuit in the interactive module responds to sound. It has 3 modes:

Mode 1: Sound-activated night light: respond to sound with about 20 seconds of light
Mode 2: Sound-activated chirping light: respond to sound with flashing lights and insect sounds
Mode 3: Music Level Light: dynamically change light intensity in response to music (no sound)