Tools: C++, Arduino microcontroller, Adafruit electronic components, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, TinkerCAD, Ultimaker

<aside> 💡 Within my cross-curricular science and technology program, I decided to build a project that would showcase my engineering skills while serving a user population suffering from an issue in the health care field.

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Upon completing my research and from observing real-life examples, it became apparent patients with chronic illness often have trouble taking their medication on time, or organizing the medication they need to take.

For my design proposal, I decided to make a system that would address the following needs…

• pill counting
• act as a security system for high-profile medication
• have multiple compartments for multiple pill types
• provide an audio/visual alert OR reminder for users to take their medication
• instruct users on how they should be taking their medication (ex. with food)
• restricting patients from accessing medications at the wrong time (ex. patients with Alzheimer’s who may forget that they have already taken their medicinal dosage earlier)

After assessing the functions and means of my dispenser design, I started sketching the look of the model along with the design of the electronic circuit inside. A materials list was developed.

Basic sketch/brainstorming of what the model would look like.

Low-level sketch of the circuit of electronic components within the design.

Planning of materials required for putting together the circuit design to be built for this project.

After iterating upon the design of the model apparatus and circuit, the final sketches were made for the design of the pill dispenser. These high-level sketches were vital in ensuring the final product was designed as planned.

Pictorial sketch of circuit used in model designed using TinkerCAD. The circuit showcases the use of servo motors, the RTC module, an LCD display, and 4x4 matrix, among other electronics as described in the materials section above.