Kids Video Arcade

Benefit:

• Teach kids self-control
• Limit screen time
• Parents control the video content, avoid kids clicking RANDOM videos from YouTube suggested videos
• A fun reward system at home, kids do something to recevie coins, for example, clean up toys and books, potty training, etc.

How it works:

1. Insert a coin
2. A list of videos shows up on the screen
3. Kids pick a video
4. The video plays in full screen (click is disabled during video playback)
5. When the video reaches to the end, the screen is redirected to a blank page (click and back are disabled)
6. Waiting for another coin

Github:

• https://github.com/seesunmoon/kids_video_arcade

Wiring diagram is attached.

Parts:

• Coin Acceptor: https://ebay.to/2MMhJJs
• Raspberry Pi 3B+: https://ebay.to/2HWcuo1
• 10K resistor and wires: https://ebay.to/2RxMDWo
• 5V to 12V converter or 12V power supply: https://ebay.to/2MN45FD

Issues:

• Full screen YouTube playback is choppy

Wiring diagram is attached.

Parts:

• Coin Acceptor: https://ebay.to/2MMhJJs
• Arduino + a real PC: https://ebay.to/2TpZkV3
• 10K resistor and wires: https://ebay.to/2RxMDWo
• 5V to 12V converter or 12V power supply: https://ebay.to/2MN45FD

Please see the photos

Photo 1: All parts

Photo 2: Disassemble front panel

Photo 3: Tool box bought from Home Depot: http://bit.ly/2S2auml

Photo 4: Cut the hole for coin acceptor

Photo 5: Assemble coin acceptor through the hole

Photo 6: Install coin acceptor on the tool box

Photo 7: Cut a hole at the back for cables

Photo 8: Put everything together

Please get the code from github:

https://github.com/seesunmoon/kids_video_arcade