Clock 1
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Xiaoyu Rockey Ke / 2022
Acrylic, Acrylic Paint, Stainless Steel, Stepper Motors, Micro-controller, Motor Drive, RTC Module
Clock 1 is a
spherical
clock design that mimics the movement of celestial bodies so that multiple time zones can be represented by the same clockface.
Detail
On Clock 1, the 12 numbers on a traditional clock face are evenly distributed on stainless steel sphere which 3 stepper motors control its rotation. The combination of the 3-motor-Omni wheel system is inspired by the balancing robot designs that are rather precise.
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↖ Footage is sped up 15 times to demonstrate movement.
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*Special thanks to Jeff Feddersen, Yonatan Rozin, and friends in the Time class at ITP. Photo courtesy of Peishan Huang