Martin (Stromer) posted this fantastic desk clock made from an old computer hard drive on this week’s WristScan thread [ click here for the original post ] and I wanted to share it with you on HoMe in case you missed it … My home made desktop clock I got ...
A great idea and clean execution. I hope it works at least another 12 years for you. Is the motor turning the disk original? It doesn't seem reasonable to have a stepper there originally. How often do you heed to change the batteries? Best, Don
I am really flattered that somebody who is able to create real watches from the billet cares to ask about my converted scrap :-) The motors are both original. I am afraid my English was too poor to express it correctly: From what I found out by experiment...
for your kind words! I was caught by the beauty of the disk surface from the beginning and somehow found it a pity to scrap it. That might have saved the disk's life :-) Best, Martin
I am afraid the electronic skills are lost again on my side because I did not use them for too log. But I am sure you could do really crazy things with some old laptops if you only cared :-)) I would love to see the outcome. It would be something unexpect...
I am just sure that you would find creative and crazy ways to handle a broken laptop. I does not need to have something to do with electronics :-) Have a great day! Martin
Hmm, I want one... Martin should come to the next IGOTT and bring hard drives and kits. We'll have a "Make your own clock seminar." Martin, you could sell your kit. Big business for you someday. Ingenious, truly ingenious. From an obviously creative mind....
I see it located in a dark basement corner with a sign over the door: 'Nerd's corner' :-) Thanks a lot, Patrick, for your enthusiasm and your kind words! Martin