Calf Extension Switch
Idea
I realized that I cannot make my claves bigger regardless of how much I trained them. There were three probable reasons for this: inefficient training, insufficient training, or bad genetics. Hence, I came up with a solution that lets me overcome all three obstacles by efficiently training my calves all day efficiently.
Implementation
As seen above the switch if formed by connecting a 330 ohm resistor and bulb in series configuration, and then using two pieces of aluminum foil (one attached to my heel and the other to my shoes inner sole). Resting the foot completes the circuit by making the sheets of foil come in contact and thus lighting the bulb to indicate that you have failed in flexing your calf muscle.
Reflections and improvements
Something I would improve in the design is definitely the mobility of the switch. I have to be able to move with the switch to further activate my calves. Also the look of the switch is very unappealing, it is something I would like to make much more visually appealing.
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