Timer project

This is my first nontrivial electronics project. The goal is to create a better kitchen timer; over the years I’ve had many break, and the model I’m currently using has an annoying UI and is usually too loud.

Ben Jackson sent me a PIC16F877 microcontroller and a bunch of parts, and I've finally gotten around to doing something with them. (Some of the parts in the photo I already had.)

I've written a separate page with more details on the timer prototype and my plans.

( Steps to get to this point: )

The big things remaining are a multi-digit LCD display, calibration to real time, better input devices, and building it into a case.

(Please let me know if you'd like more information about some part.)