This week, I finished developing the AI audio narration of the trivia game wherein both the question and all four answers are read aloud, moving from espeak-ng to pyttsx3. To achieve this, I converted the Google Spreadsheet database to a formatted JSON type so that the system can dynamically retrieve and narrate questions. The local testing is completed, and I am waiting for the new touchscreen to arrive so that I can test it with the built-in speaker(estimated delivery date: 3/10). I also finished polishing the Figma design, refining the UI/UX aspects to match the project vision.
My progress is so far on schedule. Finishing up the audio narration feature is a major part of the development, and I am prepared now to test it with the touchscreen’s built-in speaker when it is delivered. In the upcoming week, while I wait for the touchscreen, I plan to continue working on building the website. I will also start the physical building aspect of the project to get a head start. This includes cutting and assembling MDF boards, gluing the transparent plastic board, bending wires, and assembling them with the motors. Once Vicky completes her portion—the Raspberry Pi standard mode code for touchscreen controls and motor controls—I will create the UI/UX of the touchscreen interface. I aim to finish audio narration testing and the physical assembly by 3/14, then transition into polishing the UI/UX and debugging the website up until 3/21. If there are any unexpected delays, I will perform tasks that can be executed in parallel.