Instructables: exploring - technology - arduino - clock - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:24:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-VU-meter-and-Clock-Arduino-Powered/
Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SMALL.jpg tech-e This project brings back the old time Analog VU Meter, with the added functionality of a neat looking clock! When you turn off your music the meters automatically swing into to clock mode. Behind it all is the popular and easy to use Arduino. This is my submission for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contes...
By: tech-e

Continue Reading »]]>
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:42:46 PDT
Arduino Digital Clock (With Charlieplexing LEDs, 7 segment Displays) http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Digital-Clock-With-Charlieplexing-LEDs-7/
Arduino Digital Clock (With Charlieplexing LEDs, 7 segment Displays) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SMALL.jpg kaustubhv            This is my second instructable. I just had a mood of making a digital watch. But wanted to make it a learning process. I already had a sanguino i could have easily used that Atmega644 chip. it would have been more than enough.  But i wanted to try burning a Arduino bootloader and see if i...
By: kaustubhv

Continue Reading »]]>
Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:16:46 PST
Connect 4 Binary Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-4-Binary-Clock/
Connect 4 Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SMALL.jpg Emacheen22 Welcome ladies and gents! As an entrepreneur, I'm always looking for great projects to share.  Myself and two other classmates recently put together a project for our Master's of Engineering program in Technical Entrepreneurship, and we're thrilled to share our vision with you.  Remember that old C...
By: Emacheen22

Continue Reading »]]>
Thu, 9 Aug 2012 09:41:55 PDT
Lite Brite LED clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Lite-Brite-LED-clock/
Lite Brite LED clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SMALL.jpg meanpc Lite Brite pegs look like LED's don't they?  That's what I though the other day after working on an LED cube for a few hours.  I happened to see my daughter's Lite Brite sitting there, and I looked at the pile of LED's on my desk.  What a perfect match! In this instructable I will show you how to m...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]>
Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:41:25 PDT
Rainbow Word Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Word-Clock/
Rainbow Word Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SMALL.jpg Djandco At long last I have managed to finish the Rainbow Word Clock! Once again, this one was inspired by Doug and his creations http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ I have a fixation with RGB LED's at the moment and I wanted to do something a little different. So, while it is still her...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]>
Wed, 9 May 2012 16:40:13 PDT
Bubble Alarm Clock Makes Waking Up Fun(ish) http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Alarm-Clock-%c3%a2-Make-Waking-Up-Funish/
Bubble Alarm Clock Makes Waking Up Fun(ish) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SMALL.jpg remainseated Waking up to a buzzing alarm clock sucks. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to wake up before the sun is out (or has been out for many hours). So what better way to make waking up fun than having a bubble party in bed! Using an arduino and a commonly available bubble machine toy, you too can...
By: remainseated

Continue Reading »]]>
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:52:49 PDT
Mint-Sized Success Meter (quit smoking!) with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Mint-Sized-Success-Meter-quit-smoking-with-Ardu/
Mint-Sized Success Meter (quit smoking!) with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SMALL.jpg thoughtfix There comes a time in life to put childish things behind and give up nasty habits. Some, like smoking, can be damn hard without constant encouragement. It was time for me to combine my favorite hobby with my driving goal and make this: The Quit Success Meter! For my other Arduino contraptions, take ...
By: thoughtfix

Continue Reading »]]>
Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:33:50 PDT
Arduino Chicken Coop Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Chicken-Coop-Controller/
Arduino Chicken Coop Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SMALL.jpg Robot-Chicken Over the last few years my family has been keeping ex-battery hens - they are about 18 months old and have had a horrendous life kept cooped up in small cages in large warehouses.  As much as we love these little bundles of joys and eggs it can be a drudge getting up in the early morning letting the...
By: Robot-Chicken

Continue Reading »]]>
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:56:59 PDT
Binary metric clock; easy Arduino project. http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-metric-clock-easy-Arduino-project/
Binary metric clock; easy Arduino project. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This is a very odd kind of clock, which can easily be made with simple supplies. To begin the explanation, I would like to say that I have always wanted time to be metric. 5 o'clock would be mid-day, 7:5 would be three quarters (6:00 pm), and so on. This prototype tells deci-days, centi-days, and mi...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]>
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:53:32 PDT
Universal clock suitable for visually impaired http://www.instructables.com/id/Schematics-n-stuff/
Universal clock suitable for visually impaired - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SMALL.jpg thegoodhen I was googling around looking for some sort of device I could make using arduino and stumbled upon eshop with devices for visually impaired. What really shocked me was the price. I mean-I do realize that such sorts of devices are not really mainstream, but still, it was kinda high. So I decided to m...
By: thegoodhen

Continue Reading »]]>
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:15:39 PST
Google Weather on graphical display with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Weather-on-graphical-display-with-Arduino/
Google Weather on graphical display with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SMALL.jpg zmashiah In this project, I am using an Arduino board to show forecast of the weather from Google Weather service on a VGA screen. The display is obviously graphical one, with icons and some colorful text. It is one of those gadgets I wanted to have for some time now – A weather forecasting display that is t...
By: zmashiah

Continue Reading »]]>
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:53:35 PST
My Arduino Binary Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Arduino-Binary-Clock/
My Arduino Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7B6/GTXK8DM1/FA0H7B6GTXK8DM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7B6/GTXK8DM1/FA0H7B6GTXK8DM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7B6/GTXK8DM1/FA0H7B6GTXK8DM1.SMALL.jpg Cello62 Hi from Italy Although many watches are created binary, my project was inspired mainly to this: http:// http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/, very smart and funny. I tried to improve the design and to add something personal. I think it's a good result at the end. The project is not di...
By: Cello62

Continue Reading »]]>
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:11:51 PDT
My Arduino WordClock http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Arduino-WordClock/
My Arduino WordClock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/X9TQ/GTE4LXX8/FZ8X9TQGTE4LXX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/X9TQ/GTE4LXX8/FZ8X9TQGTE4LXX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/X9TQ/GTE4LXX8/FZ8X9TQGTE4LXX8.SMALL.jpg Cello62 The initial project, and certainly the one to which many were inspired is that of Doug Jackson. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Word-Clock-Arduino-version/ also inspired by http://www.highonsolder.com/blog/2011/1/8/arduino-word-clock.html http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleek-word-clock/ ...
By: Cello62

Continue Reading »]]>
Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:18:55 PDT
Arduino LED Watch http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-LED-Watch/
Arduino LED Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/STXR/GSYERVA8/FOUSTXRGSYERVA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/STXR/GSYERVA8/FOUSTXRGSYERVA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/STXR/GSYERVA8/FOUSTXRGSYERVA8.SMALL.jpg carjo3000 This instructable will show you how to make your own arduino based watch that tells time using a matrix of LEDs. This is my first instructable, so if something is unclear leave me a comment or send a message! I was inspired by all the cool LED watches that I saw on this website: http://www.tokyofla...
By: carjo3000

Continue Reading »]]>
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:27:54 PDT
Turn a 1970's pinball machine into an atomic synced alarm clock using a gps and an arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-1970s-pinball-machine-into-an-atomic-synch/
Turn a 1970's pinball machine into an atomic synced alarm clock using a gps and an arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SMALL.jpg alanamon One of the more common problems faced by pinball collectors is where to put the next one. The thought came to me one day - what if I could re-purpose the pinball machine? I could then replace an existing appliance with the pin and my problem would be solved. With that in mind I converted my 1975 Ba...
By: alanamon

Continue Reading »]]>
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:49:48 PDT
Laser cut gear clock - with ChronoDot! http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-gear-clock-with-Chronodot/
Laser cut gear clock - with ChronoDot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SMALL.jpg bpwagner This summer, my hackerspace LVL1 (in Louisville, Ky) got an awesome laser cutter http://fslaser.com/40w-deluxe-hobby-laser-engraver-and-cutter.  LVL1 is an awesome community of creative folks that like to build stuff.  You can always check out what we are up to at http://www.lvl1.org.  If you like i...
By: bpwagner

Continue Reading »]]>
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:47:43 PDT
LED Binary Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/
LED Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A Binary Clock! I was recently looking at some binary clocks and I felt like Why not? I have everything to make one and I don't have a clock in my room. So I decided to build one and here it is. Hope you Like it and maybe build your own. It's a cool project because it's your very own, unique clock...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]>
Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:06:31 PDT
Solar-Oriented, Arduino-Powered Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Oriented-Arduino-Powered-Clock/
Solar-Oriented, Arduino-Powered Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/U99T/GR804GUT/F19U99TGR804GUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/U99T/GR804GUT/F19U99TGR804GUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/U99T/GR804GUT/F19U99TGR804GUT.SMALL.jpg uhclem This is a clock designed to keep accurate time (independent of atomic or GPS), display local sunrise, sunset and solar noon, and also adjust itself for daylight savings time. I wanted the clock to be easy to use and be flexible. The setting functions are menu-driven, you set each parameter one digi...
By: uhclem

Continue Reading »]]>
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:13:40 PDT
Alarm Clock with Tetris to Prove You're Awake http://www.instructables.com/id/Alarm-Clock-with-Tetris-to-Prove-Youre-Awake/
Alarm Clock with Tetris to Prove You're Awake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AXTY/GPAS2VPR/F24AXTYGPAS2VPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AXTY/GPAS2VPR/F24AXTYGPAS2VPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AXTY/GPAS2VPR/F24AXTYGPAS2VPR.SMALL.jpg nolte919 This is an Arduino powered alarm clock that after hitting snooze twice the alarm will not cancel until the user has cleared 4 lines in the game Tetris. You physically turn the clock sideways, so the screen is vertical, to play Tetris.  It's never fun to wake up in the morning but playing a little Te...
By: nolte919

Continue Reading »]]>
Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:46:46 PDT
Make an Atom Synchronised Clock from a 1950's Slave Dial http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Atom-Synchronised-Clock-from-a-1950s-Slav/
Make an Atom Synchronised Clock from a 1950's Slave Dial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VKBC/GPBDFQFR/FPNVKBCGPBDFQFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VKBC/GPBDFQFR/FPNVKBCGPBDFQFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VKBC/GPBDFQFR/FPNVKBCGPBDFQFR.SMALL.jpg LinusDillon One day while exploring the bric-a-brac at the markets, I stumbled across an old, Bakelite slave dial from the 1950's. Slave Dials are clock movements without the actual time keeping circuit. All they contain is the mechanism to drive the hour and minute hands, which can be advanced by an electric ...
By: LinusDillon

Continue Reading »]]>
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:57:18 PDT
The Arduino Weather Station / Thermostat http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Weather-Station-Thermostat/
The Arduino Weather Station / Thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SMALL.jpg sspence I've always been interested in monitoring my local weather, and noticed the difference between what weather.com and accuweather.com think my local weather is, and what I see out the window. I also wanted better control over my heating and A/C system. As a computer and electronics nut, I've been pla...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]>
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:16:18 PDT
Arduino-based master clock for schools http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-based-master-clock-for-schools/
Arduino-based master clock for schools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SMALL.jpg MasterClockMaker If your school, or kids school, or other location relies on a central master clock that is broken, you may have a use for this device. New master clocks are available of course, but school budgets are under extreme pressures, and it really is a satisfying project if you have the necessary skills. ...
By: MasterClockMaker

Continue Reading »]]>
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:58:37 PST
Arduino Binary Alarm Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Binary-Alarm-Clock/
Arduino Binary Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SMALL.jpg njakol This Instructable will show you how to build an binary alarm clock, with a touch sensor snooze button. This is my first instructable and my first real arduino project, I hope you like it!I bought an arduino a while back and I think it's really nice, but I haven't really done anything useful with it ...
By: njakol

Continue Reading »]]>
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:14:25 PST
The Word Clock - Arduino version http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Word-Clock-Arduino-version/
The Word Clock - Arduino version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SMALL.jpg drj113 ************************************************************************** Major updates - A much better enclosure for this clock has been designed - check out http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ ************************************************************************** Last m...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]>
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:21:50 PST