This 3D-printed alarm clock has an arcade-style snooze button
This alarm clock is almost comically easy to snooze once, but much harder to ignore a second time. [Photo: Endothermal Systems] The CinderClock is a 3D-printed alarm clock with a big, red 10-millimeter (0.4-inch) arcade button on top that designers sized so you can hit it without aiming. In snooze mode, however, the options for turning it off are increasingly challenging, like pressing the button…
The CinderClock, a 3D-printed alarm clock with a large, red arcade button, challenges users to avoid snoozing a second time. Founded by Aknazar Arysbek, the hardware development studio Endothermal Systems created this standalone machine with no need for internet connectivity or apps. The clock's minimalist design, including a simple front interface with a joystick, four buttons, and speakers, requires users to hit the arcade button without aiming, making it difficult to ignore.
After snooze mode, turning off the alarm becomes progressively harder, with options like pressing the button three times, using a joystick, or winning a mini video game on the front screen. The clock offers various alarm settings and includes eight games, which can be used to prevent users from turning off the alarm. Endothermal Systems aims to produce high-quality, affordable, and repairable hardware, starting with everyday objects like clocks.
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