Ring Break

A macOS menu bar app for quick exercise breaks using the Nintendo Ring-Con controller.

Requirements

• macOS 14.0 or later
• Nintendo Joy-Con (R) controller
• Nintendo Ring-Con accessory
• Bluetooth

Setup

1. Open System Settings > Bluetooth
2. Put Joy-Con (R) - the right hand one! - into pairing mode by holding the sync button until lights flash
3. Pair the Joy-Con in Bluetooth settings
4. Slide the Joy-Con into the Ring-Con rail until it clicks
5. Launch Ring Break and click "Connect"

Usage

• Connect your Ring-Con and press Start
• Complete squeeze and pull exercises
• The app tracks daily sessions and streaks
• Optional reminders can be enabled in Settings

Building

This project uses Git LFS for large files. Install it before cloning:

brew install git-lfs
git lfs install

The repo includes a custom 3D model of the Ring-Con (hand-crafted with love) which is required for the app to run.

Open RingBreak.xcodeproj in Xcode and build the project.

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo in any way. I just like squeezing their ring.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.