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@covacut DAY ONE building a tamagotchi 💖 lmk if there are any things you would like me to add to him gonna put together a lil guide at the end! music is shop from undertale . . . . . . #tamagotchi #hardware #buildwithme #tamagotchis #tutorial
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Video #30845 · Vlog
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The creator introduces her project to build a Tamagotchi-style flash drive where a digital pet's mood is tied to file storage. She outlines the concept, shows the necessary hardware components (Arduino, OLED screen), introduces the pixel art character 'Bit', and documents the process of wiring and coding to get the character's animation working on the screen, concluding with a teaser for the next steps in the project.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 45%
day one
Verbal hook · 40%
This is day one of building a Tamagotchi flash drive.
Visual hook · 15%
A person holding a small electronic device with a screen and colorful wires, set against a dark background with moody, colored lighting.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A direct statement of the project's ambitious and intriguing goal, immediately establishing the video's purpose and the series format ('Day One').
Payoff
A clear, visual confirmation that the episode's specific goal has been successfully achieved, providing a satisfying sense of completion and progress for the viewer.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Milestone Build
Documenting the process of creating something novel from scratch, framing the creator's inexperience as a central part of the narrative to build relatability. Each installment focuses on setting a clear, achievable goal, showing the problem-solving process, and celebrating a successful milestone to create a satisfying narrative loop that encourages series viewership.
The Gimmick Explanation
Clearly and concisely explains the unique interactive premise of the project, establishing why the viewer should care about the outcome.
The Relatability Anchor
The creator reveals a personal vulnerability or lack of experience, framing themselves as an underdog and inviting the audience to join their learning journey.
The Mission & Materials
Establishes the specific, achievable goal for this episode and quickly showcases the required components, grounding the project in reality and setting clear expectations for the viewer.
The Problem-Solving Loop
Demonstrates the hands-on process, highlighting a specific obstacle encountered and the subsequent trial-and-error steps taken to find a solution. This creates micro-tension and showcases competence.
DAY ONE building a tamagotchi 💖 lmk if there are any things you would like me to add to him gonna put together a lil guide at the end! music is shop from undertale . . . . . . #tamagotchi #hardware #buildwithme #tamagotchis #tutorial
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day one
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TAMAGOTCHI Flash Drive
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idea
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add files
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chonkier
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no files
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sad :(
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problem
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① The Parts
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Arduino Uno Minima R4
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OLED Display 128x128
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Jumper Wires
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② The Main Character
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bit
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legend has it he's never stopped bouncing
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too fast
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perfect
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Reactions
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Sounds
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Animation
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day 2
This is day one of building a Tamagotchi flash drive. Here's the idea. This little guy lives off of your files. Add files to your drive, and he gets chunkier. No files, and he gets sad. But there is one problem. I've never built my own physical device before, so I'm learning everything from scratch and bringing you along with me because physical is bad. My first step is to get the screen working. The parts that we need to get for that are the controller, the screen, and wires to connect both of them. Next, I needed the character. This is best. Legend has it, he has never stopped bouncing. Finally, it was time to wire everything up. Each pin on the screen to the right pin on the Arduino. Since we were passing every pixel through, the animation was a little bit too slow. But once I wrote a couple optimization functions, the bra was bouncing a little too best. But then we finally had a perfect bounce. In the next couple episodes, we're gonna try to make tier respond to files, maybe play some sound effects, and have some more animations and facial expressions. So follow along for day two.