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++

Problem analysis

Design Solution

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

Heads-Up Display for Progress Bar

Gravity focused bike accessory

Safe + Quick button operation when riding

Opportunity for rider specific accessory system

Inspiration boards

FORM

LIGHT
INTERACTION

Sketching

INITIAL PROTOTYPING

Timer module mounting postion was changed to the handlebars after inital testing.


CAD Iteration

3d printed prototype

USE TEST

Benchmark Time

Setting Faster Time

Setting slower Time

Final Renders