Raspberry Pi Zero Appliance Monitor

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My family recently got a brand-new washer and dryer, but our house layout is such that the washer resides in the kitchen while the dryer calls the garage its home. To make life more manageable, I embarked on a swift project to notify us when the dryer has completed its cycle. You're welcome to check out the captivating Twitter feed of a dryer residing in Austin, Texas - https://twitter.com/dubuquedryer Following Shmoopty's outstanding instructions on GitHub, I successfully connected my dryer to Twitter via IFTTT. You can find the comprehensive guide at https://github.com/Shmoopty/rpi-appliance-monitor Once I had the Raspberry Pi up and running, I crafted a protective case that enables it to be attached securely using magnets. This project could easily be adapted to monitor almost any vibrating device. In fact, I'm considering building one for my Replicator 2. Printer Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .25 Infill: 5% Notes: Simply orient both parts so they lie flat on the platform during printing. Post-Printing Hardware Requirements This project requires: Four M2.5 x 25 machine screws to secure the lid Four M2.5 x 10 machine screws to hold the Raspberry Pi Zero in place Three small neodymium magnets (superglued into the case) Designing This Case I designed this case using 123D Design, and it could easily be done in Fusion 360 now. The 123D file is attached for any necessary modifications. If you can get your hands on the new Raspberry Pi Zero W, you might be able to make the case even smaller.