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Inflation Alarm Clock Pretty Much Rules Out Snoozing

Posted December 14, 2009 3:15 PM

From MAKE Magazine:

Jeff's "Princess and the Pea" alarm clock takes a cue from a classic fairy tale to provide a not-so-subtle wake-up call -No ordinary alarm clock: the Princess and the Pea Alarm Clock ("PPAC") leaves no room for snoozing, inflating a green "pea" between the mattress and box spring, making it impossible to stay in bed. In the tin can, a homemade Arduino-compatible board with clock and memory chips handles the alarm clock functions, and a power block under the night stand provides power and relays driving the sprinkler valve or other alarming alarm functions.Looks rather effective - can't wait for the travel version!

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12/14/2009 5:45 PM

Good Morning, Mr. Bean.

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12/15/2009 10:23 PM

Would it be comfortable to sleep on top of this device in the first place?

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12/15/2009 11:31 PM

Depends on your sleep number.

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12/15/2009 11:51 PM

About 10,000? (On the real deal it's about 80 for me, 40 for my wife. If they want to give an endorsement fee, fine!)

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