Head to To Try Brilliant Free for 30 days and Get 20% off an annual premium subscription. I got tired of constant distractions, So I built the Focus Dial—a DIY take on the failed TimeChi crowdfunding project. It helps me work in time blocks by activating a Do Not Disturb mode on my phone and integrates with Home Assistant via webhook triggers to set lighting scenes and block distracting apps at the network level during focus sessions. Join me as I take you through the entire process, from design to assembly, sharing what I learned along the way. 👋 Follow me: ⚡️ Project links: Github: Instructables: 🔗 Projects mentioned Graphics for Embedded : @scottbez1 SmartKnob Project: _______________________ ⚙️ Bambu Lab 3D Printers: Bambu Lab A1 Bambu Lab P1S-Combo Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Bambu Filaments 🖥️ Desk gear: Grovemade Premium Desk Accessories 🍃 Get 10% off using code SALIM10 → 🛠 Tools: Autodesk Fusion 360: Soldering station: iFixit Driver Kit: Magnetic Helping Hand: Digital Microscope: Oscilloscope: 🎬Video gear: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens: 90cm Octagonal Softbox: Motorized Camera Slider: Aputure Amaran 100D Light: Aputure Amaran PT1C Tube Light: Heavy Duty Light Stand with Casters: RØDE VideoMic GO II Microphone: RØDE Wireless GO II Microphones: 🎧 Music: Epidemic Sound _______________________ 00:00 Intro 00:50 Design Goals and Features 02:00 Prototype 07:05 Mechanical Design 08:55 Fabrication 11:30 Assembly 14:20 Sponsor 15:20 Usage 16:30 Mistakes and Possible Improvements 17:08 Outro Affiliate links may be included in this page. I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. #diy #focus #3dprinting #pomodoro