Eclipse Clock

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This is my Eclipse Clock body. Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Z_QiA_onI There are a whole lot of other parts and processes required, but this is the key to it all... Plus it is a BIG introduction to Charlieplexing LEDs. Instructions This Eclipse Clock is an awesome Thing. It is designed to take sixty 3mm LEDs, inserted outward through the holes. Wire them up with either: five WS2803 chips, or a Charlieplexing network. Add in an Arduino or clone, a Real-Time Clock module, and attach it to a slab of wood, colored plexi, or some other solid object. Attached are: The Eclipse Clock body, a Charlieplex network diagram Charlieplexing is a very interesting concept, designed to run many LEDs on just a few Arduino pins base on the formula: #LEDs = #pins (#pins-1) (in this case, I needed 60 LEDs, 72 = 9 8 - I had to do 9 pins, because 8 pins would only run 56 LEDs). Unfortunately, I can not provide the code for this, as some of my code is proprietary for other patent-pending products I am working on. To get a basic version of this running really isn't much more than 200 lines of code, including visual alert routines, a time-set mode, and interfacing with a Clock module. I am selling arduino clones, pre-programmed, with instructions on how to assemble, as well as full kits, including LED's, clock module, Arduino clone, wire, and a rotary encoder. Just PM me. Not only will this be the coolest clock around, but if you use a Chronodot real-time clock module, it'll also be the most accurate. Edit: I uploaded a video of this clock in action. Enjoy! Update: Redesigned with OpenSCAD. The fins print properly now. I also make a back cover/Hole template. This cover offers room for an small arduino/clone (pro-mini, etc), and holes for marking/drilling as well as installing a power plug and Rotary Encoder.