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Life & fun · August 12, 2020

A device I built to improve my sleep

A device I built to improve my sleep launched on August 12, 2020 with 25 votes, #814 of 3,833 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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A Device I Built to Improve My Sleep is a personal sleep improvement tool created by its developer. Launched in 2020, it combines hardware and software to address sleep quality. The product is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their rest through technology. The device stands out for being built by an individual creator rather than a large company, offering a personal approach to sleep optimization. It appeals to anyone interested in biohacking or DIY health solutions.

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At my old house, I used to live next to some railroad tracks. And by "next to", I mean it was a measured 48 feet from my bedroom window to the rail. On the only north-south freight rail line in central Oregon. Trains were frequent - around eight passed by daily, including (typically) three between the hours of 11PM and 6AM. Fortunately, I'm a deep sleeper, and it didn't really bother me as long as I kept the window shut. I was quite happy sleeping here for nearly two years. But then, I got married, and unlike me, my wife is not a deep sleeper. She was being constantly woken up by trains, and so what sleep she did get was poor in quality. Repeat for a month, and she was fairly unhappy. So I…from biotinker.dev

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