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Directional Pad

The Directional Pad concept came with the 1st version of the Leaper. Originally (figure to bottom left) came with some problems.

  • Diamond shape
  • Arrow stickers turn
  • Wiring weak


In the redesign process, these areas were approached. A rotation of 90 degrees was implemented to create a square rather then diamond. The action added several inches of room where the child's chest would be located. New stickers with animal pictures and a permanently affixed compass were designed. The switch level wiring was re-soldered and reinforced with heat shrink tubing.