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Improved Case for DIY "Talking Clock" Kit
by mmotley
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This is a fully 3D printed case/enclosure for the inexpensive "talking clock" DIY soldering kits available on Amazon from several vendors (currently KKmoon and Gearwoo, search "DIY talking clock kit"). I've put together a few of these in different colors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CXV236.
These kits are based on the STC microprocessor with a DS1302 time keeping chip, thermistor, and light sensor. They provide great soldering practice and are generally quite fun to put together.... and hack, see "aFewBits/stc-led-clock" on GitHub for *vastly* improved firmware.
I created this because these clocks typically come with one of two cases designs:
1) A laser-cut acrylic "puzzle" case. A real challenge to put together, and I found that the power input jack didn't align properly. Looks great once complete, but ugh.
2) A two-part clamshell clear plastic case, which will come to you a) scratched up, and b) with the plastic wrap used for the speaker stuck to the front lens an
These kits are based on the STC microprocessor with a DS1302 time keeping chip, thermistor, and light sensor. They provide great soldering practice and are generally quite fun to put together.... and hack, see "aFewBits/stc-led-clock" on GitHub for *vastly* improved firmware.
I created this because these clocks typically come with one of two cases designs:
1) A laser-cut acrylic "puzzle" case. A real challenge to put together, and I found that the power input jack didn't align properly. Looks great once complete, but ugh.
2) A two-part clamshell clear plastic case, which will come to you a) scratched up, and b) with the plastic wrap used for the speaker stuck to the front lens an
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