The DIY tube clock
Sometimes it is nice to have an interesting clock around the home, so what could be even more exciting that a clock that has been built by your own fair hands! Granted this one comes as kit so you have most of the pieces that you need to build this great looking clock that uses old display tubes and other obscure electronics. Unfortunately, there is no information on how long this will take to make or how competent you should be with electronics before you tackle this project.
Features:
Cool glowing blue tube with eight digits and alarm on/off dot
Adjustable brightness
Alarm with volume adjust
Precision watch crystal keeps time with under 20ppm (0.0002%) error (< 2 seconds a day)
Clear plastic enclosure protects clock from you and you from clock
Battery backup will let the clock keep the time for up to 2 weeks without power
Selectable 12h or 24h display
Displays day and date
10 minute snooze
Integrated boost converter so it can run off of standard DC wall adapters, works in any country regardless of mains power
Great for desk or night table use, the clock measures 4.9″ x 2.9″ x 1.3″ (12.5cm x 7.4cm x 3.3cm)
Completely open source hardware and software, ready to be hacked and modded!
Priced at $70
Source [Coolest Gadgets]
