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Vacuum Fluorescent Display Desk Clock #1
Status
Complete!
Description
Salvaged clock display from a car dashboard console turned into a desk clock.
JECO Japan Clock, formerly part of a 1990's Honda Civic
Bill of Materials
| Part Desc | Vendor | Part Nbr | Qty | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock display | Garage sale | n/a | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| 12 VDC, 1 A wall pack | Hack rack | n/a | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPDT mini-toggle switch | Electronics lab stock | n/a | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Plexiglas | Laser cutter room scrap | n/a | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 4“ long #10 machine screw with wingnut | Hardware stock | n/a | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Project Tasks
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Design electronics | Done, 09/23/13 |
| Design enclosure | Done, 10/05/13 |
| Laser cut plexiglas | Done, 10/11/13 |
| Laser cut plexiglas again | Done, 05/24/14 |
| Solder/wire circuits | Done, 05/25/14 |
Progress
The original enclosure was cut from 1/8” plexiglass and included three openings in the front to adjust the time. After a few trials, I gave up trying to reuse the buttons/posts that came with the clock and got rid of the openings. I also tweaked some of the dimensions and re-cut the box in 3/16“ material.
The final version of the clock has a toggle switch to dim the display (it is rather bright) and a gap in between the face and bottom panels to adjust the time with a jeweler's screwdriver.
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projects/vfdclock1.txt · Last modified: 2014/05/25 18:42 by branth
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