Crazy Clock 5
Crazy Clock 5
It's a clock with entertaining flashing light displays.
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| Round Clock Hour, Minute, and Second rings | Matrix Clock Time, Conway's Game of Life, Snakes, Hypnotizer | |
| Binary Clock Day, Hour, Minute, Seconds, 1/10 Seconds | LCD Clock Date, Time, Day, and Settings |
Features
- Automatic self-setting clock, accurate to within 1 second.
- GPS synchronized timebase.
- DS3231 TCXO RTC backup timebase.
- Time & Date Display.
- Binary Time display.
- Circular Time display.
- Matrix display Time, Life, Snakes, and Hypnotizer.
- Touch panel settings interface.
- Based on Teensy 3.2
- Arduino compatible.
Design Documents
| Schematic Diagram | schematic_JB19_cc5.pdf |
| 3D Print Files | mechanical_cc5.zip |
| PCB Gerbers | gerbers_cc5.zip |
| Source Code | code_JB19_cc5.zip |
Specifications
| Power Requirement | 5V 4A |
| Dimensions | 200x200x50 mm |
Operation
The clock automatically sets the time from GPS.
Use the Settings menu to set the UTC offset for your local time.
Use the Settings menu to change the display colors, 12/24 hour format, etc.
Time Lock Indication
The matrix Time display punctuation indicates the GPS signal lock status.
| No punctuation | No GPS signal |
| Flashing punctuation | GPS signal but no time information |
| Solid punctuation | GPS signal locked, time is correct |
Settings
Touch the LCD panel to enter Settings.
Build Pictures
Back panels removed
Binary Clock & Teensy Controller
Matrix Clock (this PCB is actually a repurposed PONG game board)
Round Clock
LCD Clock & Ambient Light Sensor
