You've been bugged!

Someone hid a tiny noise-making device near you. Yes, those random beeps? That's us. Congratulations on finding it.

Bugger PCB - top view showing components and QR code
I found this thing I'm setting one up

Bugger is a tiny open-source prank device. Powered by a single coin cell battery, it has 4 modes to choose from, with more on the way.

Choose Your Weapon

1

Classic

The OG annoyance

  • 20s – 2min quiet
  • 1s beep
  • Regular
  • One beep, never quite when you expect it
~weeks
2

Gaslighter

You remember it wrong.

  • 10 – 30min quiet
  • 3-5 x 1s beeps, 2s gaps
  • Regular
  • Waits just long enough, then starts beeping again; different every time
~months
3

Chaos

Maximum disruption

  • 10-30s quiet
  • 1-3 x 200ms-1s beeps
  • Loud
  • Some men just want to watch the world burn
~days
4

Smoke Alarm

The hallway sound

  • 40s quiet
  • 200ms beep
  • MAX
  • One sharp chirp at a fixed interval
~weeks

Tinnitus

Coming soon

Ghost

Coming soon

Getting Started

1

Insert the Battery

Pop a CR2032 coin cell into the battery holder on the bottom of the board (the side opposite the QR code and components).

Make sure the positive (+) side faces up (away from the board) — line it up with the + marker on the battery shield.

Bugger PCB bottom view - battery holder side
2

Choose Your Mode

Press the button to cycle through modes. Hold it (or wait 5 seconds) to select.

Bugger PCB top view - components and button SW1
3

Deploy

Find a good hiding spot. Wait. Enjoy

You evil bastard.