# Adafruit MagTag Kitchen Timer

## Overview

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/133/medium800thumb/projects_ezgif.com-gif-maker.jpg?1608758257)

If you're like me, one of the things that makes cooking kind of difficult is keeping track of time. This project makes that much less of an issue, giving you a magnetic timer that you can put just about anywhere with both visual and sound alerts to tell you when the timer is done.

This project uses the eInk display, NeoPixels, and built-in buttons of the Adafruit MagTag to make a rechargeable, programmable kitchen timer that is also magnetic. The MagTag displays the time left and then plays an alarm through the speaker and flashes the NeoPixels when the timer is done.

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## Parts
This kit contains all the parts except for a cable:

### Adafruit MagTag Starter Kit - ADABOX017 Essentials

[Adafruit MagTag Starter Kit - ADABOX017 Essentials](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4819)
The **Adafruit MagTag** combines the new ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the...

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![MagTag dev board with enclosure pieces, four magnet feet, and lipoly battery](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4819-02.jpg)

Or get the pieces separately:

### Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display

[Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800)
The Adafruit MagTag combines the ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the ESP32 and also adds...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4800/guides)
![Angled shot of rectangle-shaped electronic ink display breakout with the text: "MAGTAG 2025 Edition with SSD1680 Chipset"](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4800-10.jpg)

### Mini Magnet Feet for RGB LED Matrices (Pack of 4)

[Mini Magnet Feet for RGB LED Matrices (Pack of 4)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4631)
Got a glorious&nbsp;RGB Matrix project you want to mount and display in your workspace or home? If you have one of the matrix panels listed below, you'll need a pack of these **Mini-Magnet Feet.** &nbsp;We got these specifically&nbsp;for our RGB LED Matrices, which no longer...

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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4631/guides)
![Angled shot of four magnet feet.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4631-00.jpg)

### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh

[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, <a...></a...>

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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4236/guides)
![Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 3.7v 420mAh with JST 2-PH connector and short cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4236-04.jpg)

Get a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect your computer to the MagTag:

### USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter

[USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4473)
As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This&nbsp;&nbsp; **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop.

USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...

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![Angled shot of a one-foot-long, black, USB Type A to Type C Cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4473-02.jpg)

### USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long

[USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This&nbsp;&nbsp; **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop.

USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4474/guides)
![Angled shot of a coiled black, USB-C to USB-A cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4474-02.jpg)

- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-magtag-kitchen-timer/install-circuitpython.md)

## Featured Products

### Adafruit MagTag Starter Kit - ADABOX017 Essentials

[Adafruit MagTag Starter Kit - ADABOX017 Essentials](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4819)
The **Adafruit MagTag** combines the new ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4819)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4819/guides)
### Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display

[Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800)
The Adafruit MagTag combines the ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the ESP32 and also adds...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4800/guides)
### Mini Magnet Feet for RGB LED Matrices (Pack of 4)

[Mini Magnet Feet for RGB LED Matrices (Pack of 4)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4631)
Got a glorious&nbsp;RGB Matrix project you want to mount and display in your workspace or home? If you have one of the matrix panels listed below, you'll need a pack of these **Mini-Magnet Feet.** &nbsp;We got these specifically&nbsp;for our RGB LED Matrices, which no longer...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4631)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4631/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh

[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, <a...></a...>

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4236/guides)
### Acrylic + Hardware Kit for Adafruit MagTag

[Acrylic + Hardware Kit for Adafruit MagTag](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4807)
Here is the perfect kit with two faceplate options for your MagTag, including a vivid Red Arrow plate and a dreamy white Cloud plate. And of course, the mounting hardware is included, so you can assemble it with just a plain Phillips screwdriver. Takes less than 3...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4807)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4807/guides)
### USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter

[USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4473)
As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This&nbsp;&nbsp; **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop.

USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...

Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4473)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4473/guides)
### USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long

[USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This&nbsp;&nbsp; **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop.

USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4474/guides)

## Related Guides

- [Adafruit MagTag](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-magtag.md)
- [MagTag Covid Tracking Project IoT Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-covid-tracking-project-iot-display.md)
- [Creating MagTag Projects with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/creating-magtag-projects-with-circuitpython.md)
- [Google Graveyard with Adafruit MagTag](https://learn.adafruit.com/google-graveyard-with-adafruit-magtag.md)
- [Shadow Box Internet Clock with NeoPixel Visualization](https://learn.adafruit.com/shadow-box-internet-clock-with-neopixel-visualization.md)
- [MagTag AR Tarot Card Reading](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-tarot-cards.md)
- [MagTag James Webb Telescope Status](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-james-webb-telescope-status.md)
- [MagTag Dishwasher Status](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-dishwasher-status.md)
- [MagTag Tides Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-tides-viewer.md)
- [Microsoft Azure Cost Monitor](https://learn.adafruit.com/azure-cost-monitor.md)
- [MagTag Sports Schedule Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-sports-schedule-viewer.md)
- [Deep Sleep with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/deep-sleep-with-circuitpython.md)
- [MagTag Progress Displays](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-progress-displays.md)
- [Your Very First Circuit Sculpture](https://learn.adafruit.com/first-simple-circuit-sculpture.md)
- [Which CircuitPython Board is Right for You?](https://learn.adafruit.com/choose-your-circuitpython-board.md)
- [CircuitPython Turtle Graphics](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-turtle-graphics.md)
