ADHD Focused Blinking Light - ESP32/M5StickC Plus

Description

This project is a heart rate simulator developed for the ESP32 and M5StickC Plus platforms. It is designed to mimic the rhythm of a human heartbeat using an LED. The simulation starts with a heartbeat rate of 120, 85, 70 beats per minute (BPM), representing a faster heartbeat, and gradually slows down to a resting rate of 65 BPM. This project can be used for relaxation assistance, psychological experiments, educational purposes, or simply as a technology demonstration.

ADHD Focused Blinking Light - ESP32/M5StickC Plus Project

Features

• Heart Rate Simulation: Simulates a human heartbeat using an LED, starting at 120,85,70 BPM.
• Gradual Heart Rate Transition: Heart rate gradually decreases from high BPM to 65 BPM over a period, adjustable between 20 to 60 minutes.
• Time-Controlled Transition: Utilizes the millis() function for timing the transition of the heart rate.
• Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for M5StickC Plus but compatible with other ESP32 devices. M5StickC Plus features a built-in LED and a display for showing the heart rate.
• Display Functionality: Current heart rate (BPM) displayed on the M5StickC Plus screen for interactive user experience.
• Serial Logging: Outputs heart rate data to a connected computer for monitoring and debugging purposes.

Inspiration

This project was inspired by a Hacker News post, discussing a simple yet effective hack using a blinking LED to sync with one's heartbeat to induce focus and calmness.

Hardware Requirements

• ESP32 or M5StickC Plus
• LED (if using a standard ESP32)
• Appropriate resistors and wiring (for ESP32)

Software Requirements

• Arduino IDE
• ESP32/M5StickC Plus specific libraries

Installation

M5StickC Plus Quick Start

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Open the project in Arduino IDE.
3. Install necessary libraries (details provided in the Libraries section).
4. Connect your ESP32 or M5StickC Plus to your computer.
5. Select the appropriate board and port in the Arduino IDE.
6. Upload the code to your board.

Usage

• Power on the ESP32/M5StickC Plus.
• The LED will start blinking at high BPM and gradually slow down to 65 BPM.
• The current BPM is displayed on the M5StickC Plus screen (if using M5StickC Plus).
• Monitor the serial output for heart rate data (optional).

License

see the LICENSE.md file for details.