THE NOTIFIER

This is my submission to the #fusion360challenge.

It is a desktop notification system that uses a sparkfun transparent Oled as a retractable screen to give the user a clean, futuristic UI.

The Notifier can completely retracts via two servos when the user does not want to be bugged or privacy is a concern (and it looks cool!). There is a single ring lit button on the front. This would allow the user to power on/off THE NOTIFIER with a long press, pair a Bluetooth device with a short press and reset hardware with five rapid presses

I'm certain The Notifier could be ran by a custom PCB using an ATMEGA 2560 as a MCU and the HM-13 Bluetooth module. In the design, I have included two 400mA LiPo batteries which should provide at least a days worth of constant use. The Notifier is equipped with a USB-C charging port.

I believe the main body design showcases a 3D printers ability to produce complex designs that would be difficult to make using other methods. I tried to minimize overhang in an effort to decrease print time and reduce support scarring.

NOTES/ TO-DO:

• I think the mechanism to raise and lower the screen could be problematic. Possibly the two arms need to be joined with a slot and pin? Some experimentation is needed. As I get time, I'll update the design.

• Adding some RGB LED's to the interior of the body would be pretty cool (and easy). A user could put The Notifier in "priority mode" were the screen is retracted and only allowed notifications would light the device?

• Make sure the USB port is power and data, giving the user the ability to push firmware updated to The Notifier. This would also allow for debugging during development.

• Incorporate a Temp/humidity sensor IC and RTC on the custom PCB and read out environmental data and time when no notification are being displayed.

• Add ambient light sensor to auto-magically adjust LED and display brightness.

• All sensors use i2c