KAIZEN
A smart, bike mounted, dynamic timing system for everyday gravity riders.
Oct 2025 [5 weeks]
GOaL
Create a non-gps based timing system that utilises an Arduino nano, accelerometer, and LED strip to allow any gravity-focused Mountain bike rider to track trail times and live progression.
SKILLS
Design Research
Circuit Making
Adobe Suite
Fusion 360
Keyshot
C++
Task Analysis: SElf timing with Phone
Phones or Watches are difficult to use + inaccurate
Rider Has no Visual reference to thier Personal Best Time
Localised Timer Module
Senses rider acceleration and starts timing
Mounted to bike for easy access
Houses circuit, battery, and display
Opportunity for e-bike integration
Hand Gaurds with Leds
Naturally positioned to be a heads up display
Easy access button for rider
Opportunity for system design
Appeals to gravity focused riders
Inspiration boards
FORM
LIGHT
INTERACTION
Sketching
INITIAL PROTOTYPING
Timer module mounting postion was changed to the handlebars after inital testing.
CAD DEVELOPMENT
3d printed prototype
USE TEST
Benchmark Time
Setting Faster Time
Setting slower Time
Final Renders
