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17. : Applications and Implications, Project Development

Applications and Implications:

For productivity Timer Named MINUTES

This is a sample teaser video that i made using canva . I used a vox style edit . I was inspired by those kinda edits and always did wanted to try one out . when our instructed told about the edit i thought to try something very quickly .

I refered The video below in making .

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What will it do?

This productivity timer application will help users manage their time effectively by implementing the Pomodoro Technique. It will feature customizable work and break intervals, task tracking capabilities, and visual/audio notifications. The application will run on multiple platforms and integrate with existing task management systems.

BELOW I HAVE LISTED THE FEATURES

Feature Main Module Submodule (Add-on) Description
Clock Always-on time display
Pomodoro Timer Customizable work/break intervals
Task Manager Add, track, and complete tasks
Alarm Audio/visual reminders
MP3 Player (AUX) Play music/audio files
Status Display Show current status to others
Integration Syncs status and tasks across modules
Customization User-defined settings and messages

What sources will you use?

These are the sources that i took as a reference and inspiration from , There are many who has done similar.

instructubles

Pomodoro Timer

Pomodoro Timer

Youtube

Who's done what beforehand?

Salim Benbouziyane has inspired me in this project . He has a Youtube channel in which he make a productivity timer which was really cool .

There also was a Guy from kerala named shebin and nekhil who was beeen featured in hackster io .Hackterio

What will you design?

Currently, I am designing two products. The first is a display module that works as an extension to the Minutes Pomodoro timer. This module shows the user's work status (such as "busy" or "do not disturb") to others, eliminating the need to repeatedly explain what you're doing.The second one is Minutes pomodoro Module .

What materials and components will be used and where it will come from and what are there costs ?

These listed table contains the equipments that we use in my project .

Product Cost (Rs) Purchase Links Supplier
Xiao ESP32 C6 555*2 ROBU FAB INVENTORY
Rotary Encoder 39 ROBU FAB INVENTORY
Buzzer 36 ROBU FAB INVENTORY
E-ink Display 1,599 AMAZON AMAZON
OLED Display 224 ROBU FAB INVENTORY
LiPo Battery 409 ROBU FAB INVENTORY
MP3 Module 112 ROBU ROBU
Total 3,529

What parts and systems will be made?

  • The casing would be made using 3d print .

  • The components like switches would also be 3d printed .

  • Some outer parts would be laser cutted .

What processes will be used?

The development process will involve several key stages:

  1. PCB Design and Manufacturing - Creating custom circuit boards using KiCad for both the main timer and display modules
  2. 3D Modeling and Printing - Designing and fabricating the enclosure using Fusion 360 and FDM printing
  3. Laser Cutting
  4. Firmware Development - Programming the ESP32 using Arduino IDE/Platform IO with custom libraries for display and connectivity

What questions need to be answered?

What is the most effective way to integrate the timer with existing task management systems?

How will it be evaluated?

  1. How well does the Pomodoro Timer function?
  2. Whether tasks display correctly on the display module
  3. How effectively the app performs

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

This is the Gant chart schedule that i have prepared for my Project Completion .

Below i have attached the render image of the first display tag module

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THE MANUFACTURED CASING .

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It was perfect fit . DESIGN INSPIRATIONS (6).jpg

The fit is perfect. However, I need to make some adjustments to the magnet placement and the outer NeoPixel positioning.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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Last update: June 27, 2025