Hug-sensing IoT Parihug toy (w Xyla Foxlin)
Here’s how to make your own telepresence hug toy. Each circuit connects to the Arduino IoT Cloud and translates your hug into a soothing vibration on the other toy. Xyla Foxlin originally developed this project as a crowdfunded product, and we collaborated to bring this DIY version to life.
To make this project, you will need 2x of each:
- MPRLS ported pressure sensor
- Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 board
- Extra small vibrating motor
- Lipoly battery
- Solderful breadboard
- Plush toy
- Small piece of silicone tubing
- Dog squeaker
Plus these tools:
- Soldering tools and supplies
- Silicone adhesive
- Hot glue gun with glue sticks