Ratcheting Pill Reminder

UPDATE: NEW IMPROVED HANDLE DESIGN THAT IS STRONGER AND DOES NOT REQUIRE SUPPORTS TO PRINT.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably stood there staring at your pill bottle wondering, “Did I already take my medication… or did I just think about taking it?” As I’ve gotten older, that uncertainty sometimes happens only 10 minutes after taking my pills. That leaves me debating whether or not to take them again and risking an accidental double dose.

This simple pill reminder solves that problem by displaying the next time of day your medication should be taken. Once you’ve taken your pills, simply rotate the indicator to the next scheduled time — morning, noon, or night. Quick, simple, and effective.

Now, you might ask, “Why make it ratcheting?”

My answer: “Because I can!”

The ratcheting action gives it a satisfying mechanical feel while also helping prevent accidental movement. The inspiration for this project came from a very creative ratcheting toothpaste tube dispenser design that imme