Arduino Pomodoro Timer

DIY Arduino Pomodoro Timer

Boost your Productivity with Smart Time Management

Welcome, fellow makers! Today, we're diving into the world of productivity and time management with a hands-on project – the Arduino Pomodoro Timer. This nifty gadget combines the power of Arduino programming with the popular Pomodoro Technique to help you supercharge your work sessions and maintain peak productivity.

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It's a simple yet effective approach that involves breaking your work into focused intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are known as "Pomodoros," named after the Italian word for tomato, inspired by the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo initially used.

The Arduino Pomodoro Timer

Components Needed

Before we dive into the intricacies of how our Arduino Pomodoro Timer functions, let's take a quick look at the components you'll need:

Component

Description

Arduino Nano

The brain of our timer, handling the programming.

4-digit, 7-segment LED Display

To visually indicate the remaining Pomodoro time.

Only button - Arduino's Reset Button

For resetting the timer.

Buzzer

Provides audible alerts for Pomodoro intervals.

7.4V Battery

2-cell Lithium Polymer battery pack as the device's mobile power supply

How It Works

Set Your Work Time: Make changes in the code where labeled to set the desired work and rest time for each Pomodoro session.
Start: Activate the timer by powering it on, and the LED display will begin counting down the minutes until your break.
Stay Focused: Work diligently until the timer completes a Pomodoro cycle, signaling a break.
Enjoy Breaks: Once the timer reaches zero, the buzzer sounds, and the display resets for your break time.

Parts list:

(x1) 4-digit Display - https://amzn.to/497sZJd

(x1) Arduino Nano - https://amzn.to/3UeZp08

(x1) Buzzer - https://amzn.to/4bhisx8

(x2) Mini breadboards - https://amzn.to/48MMB5N

Jumper wires - https://amzn.to/3vZbE6O

Circuit Diagram:

Download link for the Pomodoro Timer's wiring diagrams: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WnkD1-CrG8LsyKMXHDcX8B98Yhh3okmw?usp=sharing

Pomodoro Timer Code

Download the Arduino code (program) to run the timer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLRK_jU8sIVbdrEtAubiUOA3TDJs0rzs/view?usp=sharing

Conclusion

Incorporating the Pomodoro Technique into your workflow can be a game-changer, and with our DIY Arduino Pomodoro Timer, you have a personalized tool to make it happen. If you're ready to boost your productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance, this project is for you.

Remember, the assembly instructions are available in the accompanying video. So, flip out your breadboard, load up the Arduino IDE, and let's make time work in our favor!

Happy making, and here's to more focused and productive days ahead!