Andre Lipcius, Parker Trulove, Shafer Beary, Cory Colbaugh Build Your own Blowgun Heros & Zeros Team C-11 Andre Lipcius, Parker Trulove, Shafer Beary, Cory Colbaugh Ef 152 Spring, 2017 4/4/17

Customer Information Customer profile Ages 12-18 Competitive and enjoys shooting games Suggestions from interviewed customer Make it versatile Make the product so it can be used in a game or for creative use Make it easy to use Be able to play with friends

Conceptual Design Initial Idea and Design Blow dart gun made from PVC pipe We chose this because we were all interested in shooting toys Modified Design PVC pipe base Marshmallow ammunition 3-D printed attachments (most cost efficient and customizable) Game blocks made from styrofoam with some added weight

Blow Gun Defense Game Guidelines Preparation Each player sets the game platform on a level playing surface. Rules for Play The building blocks are to be divided evenly between each player. All players are allowed one minute to set up a tower. At the end of the minute, players use their blow guns to try to destroy the other player’s tower. Different Game Modes Total Destruction: Players win by knocking all of the opponent’s blocks outside his game surface. Strategic Attack: One block is designated as the critical block, and players win by knocking the opponent’s critical block outside his game surface. Get creative, and come up with unique and personalized ways to play!

Actual Design Built a blow dart gun using PVC pipe and 3-D printed attachments Made into game that uses styrofoam blocks Created blocks using a foam cutter Blocks were weighed down with duct tape for better building and stability Attachments designed using Autodesk Inventor and printed using a 3-D printer

Marketing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG1iG4PoGnw&feature=youtu.be

Customer Feedback and Results Our customer liked that the blow gun could use different kinds of ammunition. He also liked that it could be used for a game or for shooting his friends. Results Our customer was satisfied, and he said he would buy the product for $10-$20.

Cost and Time Estimates Cost for One Prototype Material Cost to Produce 1,000 Units $2,800 (Accounting for cheaper materials to replace those used in the prototype) Total Design Time 14 hours Retail Price for One Unit $14.99 3-D Printing Filament $0.70 Styrofoam $2.89 Duct Tape $0.20 PVC Pipe $0.57 Total $4.36

Summary and Conclusion Our product, BYOB, is a fun and easy-to-use product that satisfies every child’s competitive spirit and love of destruction. Conclusion We discovered some improvements that we could make to our product, including fine-tuning the attachments and using cheaper materials for our blocks, but overall, we believe our product was a success.