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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : DIY Clock based on mains frequency
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LeoNicolas Guru  Joined: 07/10/2020 Location: CanadaPosts: 625 |
Ben Eater is releasing a series of videos building a clock using discrete componentes running on the mains frequency. As always, using breadboards https://youtu.be/3XDH-fZKnQk?si=TVRP8ydjmcW_mwSK Edited 2026-09-13 04:25 by LeoNicolas |
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Mixtel90 Guru Joined: 05/10/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 9120 |
Many moons ago there was a design in one of the UK magazines using, IIRC, digitrons driven by rotary switches and a geared synchronous motor to push them round every minute. The switches had their click stops removed and the shaft had a "star" of rods, one of which was bent to give a "carry" signal to the next digit's switch. Not a normal valve or transistor in it. :) It had a certain electro-mechanical charm but I bet the lifetime wasn't great. Mick Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini |
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