Visual colour egg timer for #CountertopChallenge

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a precision-crafted electronic timepiece takes shape as a 3D printed egg timer that seamlessly integrates electronic and manual elements to provide precise timing control over cooking times. for ultimate flexibility, users can rotate the device to switch between hard-boiled or soft-cooked eggs, all from the convenience of their kitchen countertop. simply by adjusting the set time using software, cooks can rest assured their eggs will be cooked perfectly every time. a highly-sensitive tilt sensor takes into account how the egg is being held to accurately adjust cooking times. powering this innovative device are three high-performance AA batteries carefully placed within sprung-loaded holders deep inside the timer. these batteries allow for power savings when not in use, resulting in an ultra-low draw on energy consumption. upon activation, the sequence begins by gently fading from one color to another before bursting into a lively sequence of changing colors - swiftly moving through blues and oranges at an escalating pace that's both mesmerizing and entertaining! once time has expired, a rapid burst of 5 high-intensity flashes brings the cooking process to a satisfying conclusion. a tiny bit more refinement may be required on the timing algorithm to further perfect this clever device. printing requirements: the eggs should be printed with translucent white material for visibility of color display add bright colors to create a distinctive look between the "yolk" battery holder and egg timer. M3 screws (M3x8) can make contact via M3 contacts an attiny85 code and 3 cut LEDs ws2812 strip used in design.