Introduction: Smallest Binary Clock
This is the Smallest Binary Clock that show the time with just 4 leds.
The brain in this clock is PIC16F84A,The time will be displayed when the 'show' pushbutton is pressed. The digits of the time are displayed in BCD on the four LEDs. Tens of hours is displayed followed by hours, tens of minutes and then minutes.
Step 1: Parts
For this project you will need:
1.PIC16F84A
2.Crystal 32.768khz(you may find in ordinary clocks)
3.Four leds any color
4. Resistors 4x270 ohm
5. Ceramic cap 2x33 Pf
6. Push Buttons 3 peaces
Step 2: Programming and Wireing
First you must program the chip,I use the software ICprog and here is hex code: SmallestBc.
The schematic and wiring you can see here they are very simple to understand.
Step 3: Finish Clock
Here is my 4 leds binary clock,is too fun to have it,I love this clock you may make too be clock watch.
Also I have upload a gif image too see how can you make too look the clock.
Here is my links:
73 Comments
Question 2 years ago
Who's you saved code?, could upload again, please? or send my email: lyquocthai@gmail.com
thanks!
7 years ago
I can't download the code.. could someone please reupload it ??
13 years ago on Introduction
I'm sorry, but it's not the smallest.. Mine is smaller!! ;D<br /><a href="http://www.mastrogippo.it/?p=54">www.mastrogippo.it/</a>
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Sorry I found the code but,can you have it in hex?And what number is the chip?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Schematics and code are on my website, but since it's a very old project I don't actually remember the chip name and I don't know where to find the hex... Sorry! :(
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
isn't it same sized as this -https://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Marble-Clock/
accept the one in link is not on pcb,otherwise its same sized
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
sorry to say but ^macobt's^ one is smaller it appears bigger in photo, his one can be made as small as the chip itself using smd leds
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
This is good watch,Bravo.Can you post me the schematic and code for this project.
Regards macobt
9 years ago
how do you cut the tops off the LEDs
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Recently I bought blue 5mm(and only blue leds were available) leds with flat tops
10 years ago
About how much does it cost to make?
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
costs about 4$ for me
10 years ago on Introduction
My final version with cr2032 can run 3 days with full accuracy,(after that it looses accuracy)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Very good job suraj.
10 years ago on Step 2
If I want to use a crystal with a different value, could I change something in the code to accommodate?
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
No you cant use difrent crystal,the time will speed up or speed down
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Okay, so I can't just tell the code to act differently?
10 years ago on Introduction
have you tried surface mount resisters? it would give a much cleaner look
11 years ago on Step 3
I tryed this,pic written properly and confermed data,
but when connected to circuit given by you, ic gets hot and gets destroyed even at 3volts
but i liked your idea and will try to troubleshoot.
this thing made me crazy and even I dont know from where i got to arrange the 3 pics
ive got i just got them arranged some how.
I really want to make this thing
Reply 10 years ago on Step 3
Late reply, I know, but did you fix the problem? What was wrong?