finished LED clock

farley · Post by **farley** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:31 pm

I wanted a clock that I could see in a very dark area. Couldn't find a lit clock, so as suggested by the forum, maybe using LEDs.

here is the result.

The pix on the left is not lit-that is sunlight on it.
the pix on the right is lit.

I am pretty pleased with it.

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:49 pm

That turned out well. But I gotta ask, what's the significance of the cat?

farley · Post by **farley** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:21 pm

we have cats and dogs so a little decoration

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:19 am

I think you did a great job sir! Unfortunately, the dog is jealouos

pennview · Post by **pennview** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:26 am

Farley, very nice clock and adaptation of LEDs to light the dial. Can you show photos or explain how the LEDs are installed and powered and source of LEDs?

farley · Post by **farley** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:51 am

I brought the leds (3 to a strip) from a motorcycle place (custom dynamics).
Brought a tranformer from local electric store to go from AC to DC.
and brought a in-line switch.

I wasn't going to use a in-line switch I was just going to leave it on all the time until I did the math and didn't want to replace the leds after a year
(10,000 hours).

The hood over the clock allowed me to dig out the back of the hood in order to hide the LEDs. I ran the wire through a drilled hole in the back.

shipwright · Post by **shipwright** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:50 am

That came out very nicely. I like it.
Good work.

camerio · Post by **camerio** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:57 am

I like clocks ... I have a few old ones ...
Your picture of the clock when lighted does not show us the installation, would it be to much to asked that you post a picture of the details of the installation of the leds ?
I believe it always a good idea to be able to shut off when not needed.
Thank you for showing us your work.

farley · Post by **farley** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:00 am

will add pix when I get home tonight

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:07 am

A light detection switch(like used on outdoor lamp posts) would be useful(and a timer to shut off after 02:00)!

Yeah that would be too much!:eek:

Tis nicely done as is!:)

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