The Beeper: A DIY Solution to Combat Prolonged Sitting
2025-01-01
Tired of the aches and pains from prolonged sitting at the computer? This post details a clever DIY device, "The Beeper," built to combat this. The Beeper consists of an ESP8266 microcontroller, a buzzer, and a simple switch housed in a small enclosure. After a set period of inactivity (screen unlocked), the Beeper emits an annoying sound, forcing the user to get up and silence it. The author provides details on the hardware, Lua firmware, and a macOS script that controls the device, highlighting iterative improvements to minimize interruptions during video calls. A simple yet effective solution to a common problem!
Hardware
Ergonomics