Computer dog toy: Is it worth it? Find out how it can benefit your dog!
Yesterday, I tried to make a computer dog toy, and it was a mess. I started by gathering all the materials. I got some circuit boards, wires, and a bunch of sensors. The idea was to create a toy that could react to my dog’s movements. Sounds cool, right? But it turned out to be way harder than I thought.
First, I tried to follow some online guides about building a 2-bit CPU. I read something about using 11 logic ICs, which was supposed to be an upgraded version of a 1-bit CPU. I spent hours trying to connect the wires and boards according to the diagrams. I kept switching tabs on my computer, reading different guides, and ended up more confused. I signed in and out, and reloaded the pages so many times, but nothing seemed to work.
After a lot of trial and error, I realized I was in way over my head. I found some notes and conversations online, but they didn’t make much sense to me. I came across something called “2-B.I.T.,” which is apparently a self-aware machine. It sounded interesting, but it didn’t help me with my project. I needed to hear some specific conversation in a building and read a note, but I couldn’t figure out where to find them.
I spent the whole afternoon in my workshop, trying to get this thing to work. I tried to upload some code, but the computer gave me only four options, and none of them were hacks. There were four tapes I could listen to, but I didn’t know what they were for. I felt like a power user, but the only option I had was to turn on a rocket, which didn’t seem to do anything useful.
In the end, I gave up. My dog just sat there, watching me struggle. I think I’ll stick to buying toys from the store next time. It’s way easier, and my dog doesn’t care if it’s handmade or not. I learned that sometimes, DIY projects are better left to the experts. It was a fun idea, but the execution was a total disaster.
- Gathered materials: circuit boards, wires, sensors.
- Attempted to build a 2-bit CPU using online guides.
- Encountered difficulties with connections and understanding diagrams.
- Researched online, but found confusing information.
- Tried to upload code, but encountered limited options.
- Failed to create a functional toy.
- Decided to buy toys from the store in the future.
Lessons Learned
DIY projects can be much harder than they appear. Sometimes it’s better to leave things to the experts. My dog is happy with store-bought toys anyway.
