This was a ridiculous build I made to automate my tea steep time for a specific tea steeper found at: https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Brew-Mug-Extra-Fine-Infuser/dp/B001JPA3Y8

More info can be found at:

http://qedlaboratory.com/automatic-tea-steeper-for-perfect-afternoon-tea.html

Linear Mechanism for 28BYJ-48 Inspired from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2707156

Electronics Required:

Arduino Mega 2560 

LCD Shield

ULN2003 Driver Board

28BYJ-48 stepper motor

Sketch provided.

I did need to bolt a few things together with some M5x15 bolts, but shouldn't be too complicated to piece together.