Diagram of the alarm clock

A Less Forgiving Alarm Clock

So I made my own alarm clock. It has no snooze button and no off button. It also has a backup battery in case it gets unplugged, and there’s no way to remove the battery without a hex key. Actually deactivating the alarm requires hitting a remote key fob. The idea is to hide the key fob as far away from your bed as possible. Obviously this is more effective the larger your home is. ...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · Ben Bokser