Exercise 8

Idea:
Can be a block tracker. When you are near someone else with a block, they both vibrate, notifying you that someone that has a block is nearby.

Alarm - can play a single note, vibrate and have lights. perfect for alarm (vibrate if on silent, play note if not) light for night use?


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