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Chill-out Stick

Interactive sound prop

A real-life take on Doraemon’s calming gadget.

  • Sound
  • Interactive
  • 3D printing
  • Doraemon
The finished Chill-out Stick held by its red handle

From cartoon to object

In Doraemon, the Chill-out Stick calms people down when held in front of their mouths. Made with Alina Liu, this version plays a recording supplied by the user when its touch sensor is activated.

A microcontroller, speaker driver and touch sensor fit inside the painted resin body.

In detail

Doraemon holding the original cartoon gadget in front of a character’s mouth
The gadget in Doraemon
3D model of the Chill-out Stick’s handle and cross-shaped head
3D model
Exploded model showing the Chill-out Stick’s shell and internal components
Exploded view
Cutaway view showing how the electronics fit inside the handle
Internal layout
The assembled Chill-out Stick with a red handle and turquoise head
Painted and assembled

Materials & credits

Materials & tools
3D-printing resin, microcontroller, speaker driver, touch sensor, spray paint
Collaborator
Alina Liu