Interactive Cat Alarm Clock

This is an alarm clock with cute cat’s appearance, you can interact with it by touching its head!

Functions:

Supplies

Circuit Components

• Arduino R4 WiFi (x1): Central control and main power source.

• TM1637 4-Digit 7-Segment Display (Red) (x1): To display the current time.

• 1.8" TFT Display (ST7735S) (x1): The main interface for interacting with the cat.

• DFPlayer Mini 16-pin (x1): To read and play cat meow audio files.

• Keyes SC8002B Audio Amplifier Module with Speaker (x1): For the "Meow!" sound output.

• TTP223 Touch Sensor Module (x1): To detect touch input.

• Vibration motor module (x1): Put under the pillow.

• Micro SD Card Module (x1): Interface for reading the memory card.

• 32GB Micro SD Cards (x2): To store cute cat images and meow sound effects.

• 1kΩ Resistor (x6): For circuit protection/signal leveling.

• Breadboard (x2): To organize and secure the wiring neatly.

• Jumper Wires: For making connections between components.

Alarm Clock Housing & Tools

• Scissors: For basic cutting.

• 5mm Foam Board: Material for the clock body.

• Double-sided Tape: For assembly and mounting.

• Utility Knife / X-Acto Knife: For precision cutting.

• Cutting Mat: To protect your workspace.

• 30cm Ruler: For measuring and straight edges.

• A pair of steady hands: Your most essential tool for assembly!

Sketch and Size instruction (cm)

Now is handcraft time, you need to prepare:

Lightly score all the “0.5cm parts ”surface to make radius.

Completed!! Well done!

Drawing your own face on the alarm clock!

*NOTICE: The form of your file should be “.bmp”

Size: 160 x 128 pixels

View the whole code on GitHub

Circuits

The final step! Good luck 🍀