Building a cure to my tiktok addiction

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PatPet DOG TRAINING COLLAR

Why it worked

The video taps into a relatable problem (social media addiction) and presents a humorous, unconventional DIY solution. The creator's self-deprecating honesty about their skill level and the use of readily available tech components (Arduino, 3D printer) make the project engaging and aspirational.

Summary

The creator, a software developer, attempts to cure their TikTok addiction by hacking a dog training collar to deliver a shock when they use the app. After realizing their lack of electronics expertise, they pivot to using a 3D printer and Arduino to create a custom solution, which will be continued in the next video.

Structure

1Introduction to the problem (TikTok addiction)
2Initial attempt with a dog training collar
3Realization of lack of electronics knowledge
4Pivot to using 3D printing and Arduino
5Assembly of custom solution
6Tease for the next video

Product placement

PatPet DOG TRAINING COLLAR: ACTS - it is a device that delivers a shock to a dog as a training method. Removing it would change the video's premise. Arduino: ACTS - it is a microcontroller board used for electronics projects. Removing it would change the video's premise. ELEGOO 3D PRINTER: ACTS - it is a machine that prints 3D objects. Removing it would change the video's premise. Tower Pro SG90: ACTS - it is a servo motor used in electronics projects. Removing it would change the video's premise.

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This is harder than i thought 😬 #arduino #engineering #electronics #coding

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Building a cure to my tiktok addiction software developer

Transcript

TikTok is ruining my life so I'm hacking this dog training collar to shock myself every time I'm on TikTok. In the previous video I wrote a script to notify my Arduino when I'm on TikTok. Now I just need to hook it up to the collar's electronics. I began by opening up the remote control and the collar itself. But then I quickly remembered that I'm a software developer and I have no clue what the fuck I'm doing with this electronics stuff. So I quickly pivoted to another solution. All I needed is just another finger to push down onto the yucky electronics. But I only wanted to use the stuff that already came with this cheap Arduino kit that I got. I did a quick search and there's a 3D printed model to convert a servo motor into a linear actuator. So I got a 3D printer and I started printing the parts. I accidentally super glued the 3D printed part to my table. Done. Now we got to push the stuff for us. So it's time to put these together in the next video.