Textual LCD Desk Clock

A compact, hackable textual clock that shows human-friendly time phrases on a standard HD44780-compatible LCD. Buildable in a weekend: simple 3D-printed parts, straightforward fastenings, and open firmware for the ESP32. The project is ideal if you want a retro—yet customizable—desk clock you can tweak.

Full electronics, firmware and BOM are on GitHub: https://github.com/Smengerl/LCD_Text_Clock

**Key Features**
* Human-friendly text time display on standard HD44780 modules
* ESP32 firmware with Wi‑Fi time sync and configurable display modes
* Modular 3D-printed enclosure designed for easy assembly
* Optional top-mounted buttons for menu navigation, settings, and user interaction

**Printed parts:**
* No push button version:
* `lower_part_nobuttons.stl`
* `upper_part_nobuttons.stl` - print upside down (face on built plate)
* push button version:
* `lower_part.stl`
* `upper_part.stl` - print upside down (face on built plate)
* `pushbutton_cover.stl` - try out which orientation wo