Sit.Up – alerts the user if sitting to long

Sitting for long periods has become more common in today’s jobs causing serious health issues. Unfortunately the plethora of activity trackers fail to address the issue: being rather active while sitting does not provide a good picture of the amount of time spent sitting.

Sit.Up is a simple device that attaches to the chair and alerts the user by vibration if sitting for too long while also tracking the sitting time. It aims to be easy to install and forget on any chair and work with any person. On top of that, it is very low cost and has months to years of battery life. With an optional WiFi connection, the data can be uploaded and you can track your sitting times.

This project is an entry for the Hack a day prize 2015 and is a work in progress. Stand by for updates and drop by to give a Skull for appreciation.Wrapping up V2

I thought the project needs a custom box, nothing special. Since my 3D printer cannot print more than one colour, I had 2 alternatives to colour the embossed text on the box: markers and pause printing and swap filament. The double filament method makes it only possible to print the logo in a single colour, while colouring allows for multiple.

Here are the two box lids, side by side which one do you like better?Because of so many available pins and a higher current requirement of 80mA, I have connected the vibrator motor to 3 pins in parallel of the Xmega microcontroller. This is a good practice and saves adding an extra external switch, like a transistor in these cases. However, once I swapped the fresh alkaline batteries for some not so fresh rechargables, the vibrator was barely felt. Checking the datasheet shows that the Xmega pins are less capable than the old MEGAs, where my mind went for when I was considering that 3 pins are sufficient.

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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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