Comments on: Magnetic Clock Project http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/ I can scarcely move or draw my breath // Let me, let me freeze again to death Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:48:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Daniel http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3853 Daniel Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:40:10 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3853 Well… I made one!

I needed a unique gift for a friend so spent a couple of months designing and building one. Works like a dream. I’ll let you read this full post for more info +photos: http://www.laserenthusiast.com/forums/showthread.php?t=971

But in short, you need a very high powered (for a clock) motor. The High Torque ones are no good. Been there done that, got the T-shirt. I opted for a AC Synchronous motor, so it’s accurate. The rotational speed is constant even with varying torque.

If you want any more info or design details feel free to post on the LaserForum and I’ll get back to you asap.

Dan :-)

]]> By: Brendan http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3852 Brendan Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:45:34 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3852 Any updates on this? I’m interested in trying it also.

]]> By: Reedee http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3847 Reedee Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:58:40 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3847 Have you looked into the strength of those magnets?
Aren’t neodymium magnets usually awfully strong?

If they pull to hard the clock’s arm won’t be able to move, even slightly off and you risk that the clock will drag behind – needing constant time adjustment.

Let us know how this goes, I have actually been thinking about this idea for quite a while. If it’s easy to get right, I’ll probably do one myself. It’s one hell of a cool clock!

]]> By: Lois http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3846 Lois Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:10:05 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3846 Years ago I saw this idea on a wristwatch. It was pretty awesome, the (tiny) ball bearing jingled around in the case while walking, but when you stood still the magnet was strong enough to pull it into place to tell the time. I remember it being insanely expensive, although at 14 most things seemed that way.

But- it will work, for sure.

]]> By: Zander Wolfgang http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3849 Zander Wolfgang Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:21:13 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3849 Awesome, I’d definitely love to build one of these. How to do manage to come up with ideas like this all the time? I’m amazed I’ve never seen one of these before and I think it would look incredible.

(If you indexed the number blueprints for original projects Shannon has proposed over the years it would be rediculous.

]]> By: frzamonkey http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3848 frzamonkey Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:10:35 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3848 is the magnetic pull so strong that it will drag grooves into the wood eventually?

]]> By: iDEATH http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3850 iDEATH Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:20:48 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3850 Inspiration!!!
I may have to “borrow” (A.K.A; steal) this idea, that is if you don’t mind.

]]> By: Wldfire_1 http://www.zentastic.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3851 Wldfire_1 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:30:06 +0000 http://www.ineedmorelife.com/blog/2007/11/30/magnetic-clock-project/#comment-3851 Thats pretty kewl!!!

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