Functional Desktop/Bedside Clock

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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/heo4tI44vx8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>   Designed from the ground up for 3D printing <em>BoBo Clock</em> makes for a nice little companion at your desk or bedside table.   You can get the quartz movement for the clock <a href="https://www.deskgrown.com/bobo-clock/">here</a>. <img src="https://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Thingiverse-featured.jpg" alt="Thingiverse BoBoClock" width="2300" height="1533" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2887" /> <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/3D-printable-clock-on-sketchbook.jpg" alt="3D printable clock on sketchbook" width="4524" height="3016" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2828" />   <h1>Assembly</h1> The assembly can be done in 2 minutes without using any screws or glue. <h2>Step 1</h2> The first step is to attach the legs to the back. This is done by inserting each leg, then twisting it 90 degrees to lock it in place. <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/step-1-2.jpg" alt="Assembly step 1" width="2000" height="1413" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2836" />   <h2>Step 2</h2> Now insert the shaft of the <a href="https://www.deskgrown.com/product/silent-quartz-movement/" target="_blank">clock movement</a> into the front, tightening it into place using the included nut. <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stage-2.jpg" alt="Assembly Step 2" width="1475" height="1211" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2837" /> <h2>Step 3</h2> Now attach the hour and minute hand onto the shaft. Most likely the holes will be too small due to deformation during printing. To solve for this just use a sandpaper/knife for a few seconds to enlarge the hole. Just be careful not to make the holes too big. Once the hands are attached move them both to midnight and then set the correct time using the dial on the back. <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/step-3.jpg" alt="Assembly step 3" width="1920" height="1175" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2838" /> If you want you can add a minute hand to the clock as well. To do that take the red minute hand that comes with the clock movement and cut it down to a length that fits the clock. <h2>Step 4</h2> Insert the front part into the back of the clock. Remember to twist the front legs to such an angle that the prongs on the front can pass through. <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/step-4.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1505" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2839" /> <h2>Step 5</h2> In the final step you fixate the front to the back by rotating the front legs approximately 15 degrees as seen in the image. This will put part of the legs behind the prongs attached to the front, making the case impossible to disassemble. To detach the front you need to turn the legs to their previous position. Remember to avoid using force when twisting the legs, or else the prongs on the front might break. <img src="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/step-5.jpg" alt="Assembly step 5" width="1920" height="1505" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2840" />   And you're done! If you decide to make the clock please upload pictures. I'd love to see the results of using different colours and materials! <img src="https://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Bobo-clock-on-desktop.jpg" alt="3D printable clock on desk" width="2300" height="1533" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2833" />   <a class="post-more" href="http://www.tonythings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BoBo-Clock-v1.zip" target="blank">Download Design</a>