Introduction: A Lego Clock Case
How to rebuild a digital clock into a Lego case.
I did this because the current kitchen clock needs a new battery & as a consequence, is always showing cowboy-time. I needed a new one, that plugs into the wall.
Step 1: Take the Old Clock Apart
You need a digital clock, a screwdriver, a sharp knife, and to state the obvious, Lego.
Remove all the screws & pull it apart, taking care that none of the internals are damaged as you do this.
See pictures for details on the internals.
Seems I got one of these:
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?go.x=4&jspStoreDir=argos&catalogId=651&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FSearch%3FstoreId%3D10001&langId=-1&searchTerms=255%2F0431&referrer=COJUN&storeId=10001&go.y=11
Step 2: Rebuild With Lego
The exact design depends upon the bits you have, this sequence of photos shows the build around these guts.
Step 3: Switch On
In order to use the buttons for setting the time, I had to lift the hatches and press with a Lego stick.
The display looks better in poor light because I've removed the green filters. However, I could chop the outer filter add it back, if this is too difficult to read too often.
11 Comments
15 years ago
I got it, cowboy time 9.48am is the same as 3.18am, all you have to do is turn the analoge clock 180 degrees and you have the same time :-p
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i dont understand,can u say that clearer
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Click the picture of the clock above, at the moment it reads 9.48 turn the clock upside down and it will read 3.18.
Also cowboy time Ten to Ten, if you repeat it over and over again it sounds like a horse galloping :-)
13 years ago on Introduction
It's not the best at all... L
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Oh haha I thought instead of using a 12/24 hour clock it used a unique time system in which there were only 10 hours displayed on the clock.
After reading urban dictionary, I finally understand.
12 years ago on Introduction
It is a good idear. I will make one for myself.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Show us what you make?
L
13 years ago on Introduction
Very nice!!! Good, clean job!
15 years ago
Cowboy time?
Reply 15 years ago
Sorry it's a really poor joke. Cowboy time is ten to ten, I can't explain it in writing (need singing and having watched the opening titles of The Lone Ranger).
15 years ago
OK, I really really really like this one. I think I may actually have to try it. Funny thing is, i was just thinking recently that I have to replace my current alarm clock as it is not as reliable as it was when I got it about 6 yrs ago. It is a CD player alarm clock, so if I do this, I will have to document it and post it. ~C