Flipper Flapper

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Many students at college receive over one hundred notifications every day. With an endless stream of notifications overwhelming our computers and smartphones, it's becoming harder and harder to create a work environment that fosters productivity. Working at a cluttered desk with various electronics and papers is already a big challenge, so we set out to reduce the interruptions from smartphone, tablet, and desktop notifications by combining the information and delivering it in an attractive, non-intrusive way. The FlipperFlapper, a retro, flip clock inspired notification center for the desk, combines practical functionality with elegant, exposed mechanical design that's sure to turn heads. On the technical side of things, continuous-rotation SG90 servos work together with limit switches to create a closed feedback-control loop. This allows software on an internet-connected ESP32 microcontroller to flip the flaps to the exact right location every time it receives a notification. We're excited for you to enjoy our submission to the Fusion360 design challenge!