PushpendraC2 Builds ESP32-S3 Phone Stand With 5-Second Reset to Curb Screen Time
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Updated · Hackaday · Jun 28
PushpendraC2 Builds ESP32-S3 Phone Stand With 5-Second Reset to Curb Screen Time
1 articles · Updated · Hackaday · Jun 28
Summary
PushpendraC2’s 3D-printed stand tracks “focus time” only while a phone stays on its shelf, turning a simple dock into a habit-control device.
An ESP32-S3 watches a tactile button under the phone; when the handset is lifted, an OLED starts a 5-second countdown and resets the streak if the phone is not returned.
A touch sensor can also start a timed break of 2 to 30 minutes, after which a buzzer sounds to push the user to put the phone back down.
The stand hosts its own web server showing the current session and a daily productivity heatmap, extending the project from reminder gadget to self-tracking tool.
The design targets compulsive notification checking and endless scrolling with simple behavioral nudges, reflecting broader interest in DIY tools for phone addiction.