Since college, I have been using a high power light bulb on a timer in the place of an alarm. When I started life-guarding, I found that I could sleep through alarms but I couldn't sleep through bright lights. I decided that it is time to upgrade from the bare bulb I have been using to a custom solution.

The main feature I wanted in the new lamp was for it to slowly ramp up like a sunrise instead of just blasting me in the morning. To accomplish this I am using an ESP32 to control a MOSFET which will modulate the power to the LED strip. I am making the light housing out of an aluminum serving tray.

To maximize the efficiency, the serving tray will be polished and clear coated. The LED strip will be cut and mounted to the tray which will serve as a reflector and heat sink.

Parts ordered: Awaiting Delivery

• Polish tray and coat
• Design custom electronics enclosure
• Print enclosure in ABS
• Mount LED strips
• Wire electronics
• Program power schedule and dimming
• Attach defuser