Published February 28, 2019 © GPL3+

Move-inator

People, especially engineers, are at their desks for many hours. My idea is to help them move out of their chairs and make 'em active.

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Things used in this project

Hardware components

Force Sensor - 5.08mm Circle

Bolt IoT Bolt WiFi Module

Male/Female Jumper Wires

USB-A to Micro-USB Cable

Software apps and online services

Bolt IoT Android App

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Hot glue gun (generic)

To stick the 2 jumper cables together so as to be able to attach the force sensor to the cables

Story

In today's uncontrollably advancing world, we sapiens have neglected the need to pause. This goes well especially for engineers, thanks to demanding jobs and workplaces.

On their way to creating a dent in the universe, they forget to realize that they have been destroying their health all the while. Coders, programmers, are glued for hours together in their desks which can lead to back-aches and myriad health issues.

My project aims to alert the user to move out of their desk at regular intervals. To achieve this, I have used a force sensor that will be attached to the chair. If the sensor returns a non-zero value for a specified period of time, it alerts the user to stand up and move around. This can really have a positive effect on their mental and physical health.

Code

Python Code

import conf
from boltiot import Sms, Bolt
import json, time

mybolt = Bolt(conf.API_KEY, conf.DEVICE_ID)
sms = Sms(conf.SSID, conf.AUTH_TOKEN, conf.TO_NUMBER, conf.FROM_NUMBER)
flag = 0;

while True: 
    response = mybolt.analogRead('A0') 
    data = json.loads(response); 
    print (data['value']);
    try: 
        sensor_value = int(data['value']) #storing sensor value in a variable
        print (sensor_value)
        if sensor_value > 0:
          flag++; # flag value gets incremented every five minutes when the sensor returns a non-zero value.
          if flag>5 
            response = sms.send_sms("You have been sitting for a long time. Time to get up!! ")
          
            
    except Exception as e: 
        print ("Error",e)
    time.sleep(10)

Move-inator

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

Schematics

The circuit

Code

Python Code

Credits

Sharath

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Move-inator

Move-inator

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

Schematics

The circuit

Code

Python Code

Credits

Sharath

Comments

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