Haconiwa: A toolkit for introducing novice users to electronic circuits

Abstract

This paper proposes "Haconiwa," a toolkit for learning how to build a basic electronic circuit intuitively. The toolkit is intended to motivate participants to develop an interest in electronic circuits. The toolkit aims at fostering the interest of participants in electronic devices and provides users with the pleasure involved in making products. The toolkit consists of two types of modules: basement modules and object modules (e.g., LED, battery, and switch). Users can customize the appearance of the object modules by decorating them with fancywork. By connecting the decorated modules with the basement modules, users can make their own original miniature scenery.