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Looking for a new project, or just want to admire some serious mechanical intricacy? Check out [illusionmanager]’s Astronomical Clock which not only tells time, but shows the the positions of …read more Continue reading Tell Time and Predict the Heavens with this Astronomical Timepiece
Despite the name, so-called “instant” noodles still need to sit for a few minutes before they’re actually ready to eat. Most people would likely use a simple kitchen timer to …read more Continue reading Noodles Time Themselves While Cooking
Unique clocks are a mainstay around here, and while plenty are “human readable” without any instruction, there are a few that take a bit of practice before someone can glean …read more Continue reading Clock Mixes Analog, Digital, Retrograde Displays
Building a retro computer of some sort is a rite of passage for many of us, with some building replicas or restorations of old Commodores, Ataris, and other machines from …read more Continue reading Homebrew Computer from the Ground Up
We just love a good clock around here, and something about those triangles gives this linear LED clock a deliciously mid-century vibe. If you’ve read these pages for any length …read more Continue reading Linear LED Clock Looks Decidedly Vintage
What does a 450-million-year old land plant have to do with waking you up for work in the morning? Unless you’re sleeping on a forest floor, we’d say not a whole lot. Moss Echo is out to change all that, bringing ancient nature into the modern home in … Continue reading World’s oldest land plants turn smart tech into a relaxing mini forest
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably wondered why gear teeth are shaped the way they’re shaped. But we’ll go out on a limb and say you’ve never wondered why …read more Continue reading Put a Little Pigeon in Your Next Clock Project
For those looking to build their own clocks, one of the easiest ways to get started is with a pre-built module that uses a simple quartz oscillator and drives a …read more Continue reading Customizable Bird Clock Sings The Hours By
As cool as split-flap clocks and displays are, they do have a few disadvantages. The mechanism sticks out on the side, and the whole thing relies on gravity. Some people …read more Continue reading Non-Split-Flap Clock Does It With Fewer Flaps
While split-flap alarm clocks once adorned heavy wood nightstands in strong numbers, today the displays are most commonly found in train stations and airports. Hey, at least they’re still around, …read more Continue reading Split-Flap Clock Uses Magnets Everywhere