**Hackitocki\* brings people together around shared metrics and highly defined time constraints for digitally-infused collaboration.**

Hackitocki\* is a concept device providing a timeframe and measurement tools for high intensity time-limited sprints.

Hackitocki\* is intended as part of a kit for hackathon organizers, with training formats that could benefit all knowledge workers.

This is for all those who see hackathons as a mental team sport and train to overcome their personal limits. For those who would like a more therapeutic approach, questioning their relationship to urgency. For anyone inspired to lifehack a new kind of clockwork into their day. If you have been looking for a fresh way to approach timekeeping in collaborative settings, like hackathons and design sprints, you should support our campaign! (read on to learn how ...)

> \* Working title. Alternatives: _CollaboraTimer, Dribdock, Timeacht, Achtbox ..._

# `Status`

This is a long term concept paper, work has not started on this project yet, but your ideas are welcome. See also: [Dribdat Whitepaper](https://dribdat.cc/whitepaper)

# 🇨🇭 Collaboration with Swiss precision

In the fast-paced world of hackathons and coding sprints, effective time management is paramount. Enter ⏲️ ᕼᗩᑕKITOᑕKI 🦄 - a **cutting-edge, fun-to-use clock timer device designed specifically for collaborative settings** - like hackathons!

This open hardware solution combines precision timing with user-friendly features to enhance productivity and teamwork during Research, Design & Development sessions.

*Key features include:*

1. **Open Hardware Design:** Open source principles allow tech enthusiasts, developers, and the maker community to explore, modify, and contribute to the design. This transparency ensures reliability, security, and adaptability to diverse collaborative environments.
1. **Countdown Precision**: Hackitocki boasts a high-precision countdown feature, allowing teams to allocate specific time blocks for tasks, discussions, and breaks. This ensures optimal time utilization and keeps participants focused on their goals.
1. **Customizable Alerts**: Tailor the device to your team's needs with customizable alerts and notifications. Whether it's a subtle beep, vibration, or LED indicator, to keep everyone synchronized and informed without disrupting the flow of work.
1. **Robust Build Quality**: Built to withstand the rigors of digital marathons, Hackitocki is crafted with durability in mind. Its robust construction ensures that it can handle the demands of intense working environments.
1. **User-Friendly Interface**: The accessible and intuitive one-button interface makes it easy for participants to stay in sync with the overall schedule. Simplify time management so your team can focus on what matters most – researching, designing, coding and problem-solving.

# 🤼 Join a visionary campaign

You can be part of this groundbreaking project by joining the [DRIBD@ Collective](https://opencollective.com/dribdatcoop), and supporting our future crowdfunding campaign. Your contribution will help bring Hackitocki to market, empowering countless teams in hackathons, coding sprints, and collaborative workspaces.

Visit our crowdfunding page now to contribute and secure your place in the historic alpha release. Together, let's revolutionize time management in collaborative settings and elevate the productivity of teams worldwide!

# 😻 Inspired by open design


The ubiquitous cube, here showing the table number at the [Erupt Lounge](https://erupt.ch) in Bern. The humble cube is an inspiration to hackers everywhere!


An early pencil sketch with some ideas of the various internal components of the device.


In this 3D sketch made with [Blender](https://blender.org), I designed a basic shape for a cubical timer device for hackathon. As well as LCD screen and Post-It dispenser, it features a nice, big, round, lovely, purple [Panic Button](https://www.theengineroom.org/panic-button-lessons-learned/).

# 🎋 Inspired by open source


Since 2015, we have been developing the [Dribdat](https://dribdat.cc) software, used for digital signage at Swiss hackathons - in particular, here within the open hardware hacking community. See [Whitepaper](https://dribdat.cc/whitepaper).


Here you can see a Dribdat timer running recently at BaselHack, where we also tested a new [realtime dashboard](https://hackorgx.dribdat.cc/project/21) connected to live indicators of every team's performance.


This is a prototype meditative augmented reality countdown for future hackathons - and the beginning of an international collaboration project - see details in [Oleg's blog](https://blog.datalets.ch/094/).

# 🎯 Inspired by open hardware

**Cubo** - A cube to help you take control of your life in challenging times, a hardware device designed at a hackathon we organize, [Hack4SocialGood](https://hack4socialgood.ch).
https://bd.hack4socialgood.ch/project/9

The **Tingle** and **Minder** are wearable devices used to monitor and alleviate repetitive behaviors and stress indicators in a mental health context. You can get full schematics here:
https://hackaday.io/project/144350 (Tingle, pictured below)
https://hackaday.io/project/151388 (Minder)

**Rebble** - A now fully open source [community-supported](https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/rebble-review-pebble-web-services-6349) smart watch with an e-ink display and four robust buttons. The Pebble Time below shows a particularly active week in the life of Oleg.
https://rebble.io/

# 🧧 Inspired by other hardware

**Focus Productivity Timer** by GeoffreyDuffy https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1217190


**Natalia Project**: A wristband panic button for activists
https://civilrightsdefenders.org

**CountClock Concept**: Designed to help children better understand how to tell the time.
https://www.instructables.com/CountClock-in-Rainbow-Colors/

**MakeTimeFLOW**: A flow-inducing productivity timer
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maketimeflow/maketimeflow-a-flow-inducing-productivity-timer
https://start.maketimeflow.com/join#Pricing

**emit** - World's first productivity smartwatch
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thush/emit-smartwatch-change-your-perspective-on-time

**Goxx** Mini Timer Dice
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goxx/goxx-mini-timer-dice

**Ticktime** Cube: Flip to Start Countdown & Manage Your Time
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ticktime/ticktime-cube-flip-to-start-countdown-and-manage-your-time
(see also this awesome [hexagonal version](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W5soJoIqL._AC_SL1500_.jpg))

**minee**: Habit Tracking Pomodoro Timer Kit for Your Goal
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minee/minee-habit-tracking-pomodoro-timer-kit-for-your-goal

**Pixly**: Six Retro Vibes, One High-Tech Ride!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edifyrobotics/pixly-six-retro-vibes-one-high-tech-ride?ref=discovery_category&term=timer

**Pixeltime**, Surround Display Pixel-Art Clock & Flip Timer
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixeltime/pixeltime-a-surround-display-pixel-art-clock?ref=discovery_category&term=timer

**Lifeclocc**: Your life countdown and motivational companion
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjx3711/lifeclocc-your-life-countdown-and-motivational-companion

**Pu Clock**: Distraction-Free Meditation (Canceled)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/puclock/pu-clock-distraction-free-meditation?ref=discovery_category&term=timer

# 🧑🏽‍💻 Inspired by software

**Pomodoro Pie** - A Cyberpunk Timer
https://rk-jain.itch.io/pomodoro-pie

**Cute** Productivity Timer
https://angelonit.itch.io/cute-productivity-timer

**Felt** Timer
https://smorb.itch.io/felt-timer

**TimeTaco**
https://www.timetaco.com/

**CustomCountdown**
https://customcountdown.io/

**HackNTU** Timer
https://github.com/HackNTU/Timer

**Hankathon**
https://github.com/HanGee/Hankathon

# 🕰️ Inspired by timekeeping


Switzerland has been a hub for timekeeping innovation since anyone can remember. Inspirational clocks like these are on display at the [Museum of Watchmaking](https://blog.datalets.ch/096/).

# 📚 Further references

* https://dribdat.cc/whitepaper
* https://hackaday.com/tag/countdown-timer/
* https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/liftoff-the-origin-of-the-countdown/
* https://electronics-project-hub.com/arduino-countdown-timer-with-lcd-and-buzzer/

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