Wake-up light (no arduino)

Hello instructables people,
Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed.
(so I am always late)
To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes.
Unfortunately these are very expensive, that means building it myself.
My goal was to make a cheap and working wake-up light, without using my arduino for it, so I build this.

This is just a example, you are free to redesign and customize it to your preference.
This project will cost you €0 to €20 depending on which parts you have.


WARNING: You are working with high voltage here, if you are under 18 ask a adult with technical experience to help!
Do NOT work on the project when it is plugged into the wall outlet! Always check the connections and be careful!
Work in a dry environment. I am not responsible for any damage and/or injuries!

Step 1: Materials

You will need:
-a box
-a slow turning dc motor, I used : http://dx.com/p/high-torque-60rpm-12v-dc-geared-motor-91625?item=1
                                              ,but you might want to take a slower motor or see 'edit 1'.
-a timer socket
-a lightbulb socket
-a lightbulb
-a (normal wall-outlet) plug
- some cable
-two extention cords
-a cable connector
-a old (phone) charger
-small pieces of wood or plastic
-some screws
-a gear
-solder
-heat shrink tubing

Comments

[nevadavic]

could also be used as an anti-theft device. so it looks like someone is home when not!

[nevadavic]

fun topic and very creative!

[geischen]

Thanks for a simple and clever solution.
I wonder if making a different shape hole in the box would allow greater control of how quickly the room lights up; for example: a "V" shape. I suspect that our perception of light may be non-linear.

[Geeks123]

Cool project!

[Giedow]

thanks

[macrumpton]

Interesting project! One thing that would make it even better would be a description in the beginning of what the project does, as "wake-up light " is not a common term.

[Giedow]

Let me do that for you!

[amandaghassaei]

very cool, I like that you found a non-arduino solution. what do the words on the top say?

[icerabbit]

My taste is most simple. I am always satisfied with the best.

[Vermanen]

In Dutch it says:
Mijn smaak is allereenvoudigst: Ik ben altijd tevreden met het beste.
In English it is:
My taste is very easy: I'm always satisfied with the best.

[ColumbusGEEK]

Loosely translated, I believe it says. "box".


:p