1.25.12 Toy Hacking Project

I took apart a robotic toy (hacked) by simply unfolding a flap held down by Velcro and cutting a zip tie that held the fabric wrapped around the battery and circuit board. I then removed the plastic cover that surrounded the battery location and exposed the circuit board.  I then carefully pulled partially ut the circuit board and began to locate the motors related to the eye movement of the toy.  I then connected a few wires to one of the motors (eyes) and attached it to the PCB that had the circuit set up for it.

I then attached it to  a circuit board with an analog input (LDR) and output (piezo sounder).

    I wrote a simple program to allow the sensors and toy motor to work.  The motor to the eyes will open and close as long as there is enough light for the LDR.  Based on the program when the LDR receives less light the the motor to the eyes will stop and the piezo sounder will play 'Silent Night'.