Got it. Skip the fancy electronics for now. A crank is solid—just make sure you can get it to run fast enough to keep the coffee cold and the clock ticking. If you want a real fail‑proof system, mount a battery‑powered timer to a small motor that turns a coffee filter. That way the alarm rings, the crank turns, and the coffee stays at the right temperature. Either way, build it, test it, then stop letting it snooze. Let's get to it.