Not sure where this clock came from but it's a fun way to tell time with math formulas... It would be simple to make your own with any cheapo clock kit - [via] Link.
Related:
Continuous-sweep mini quartz movement clock parts (a clock kit I spotted, post up other/better/cheaper ones in the comments)... - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 27, 2007 12:00 AM
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Ikea sells a wall clock (RUSCH) here for $3 that could be re-purposed (its not available for web order unfortunately):
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50062670
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I bought a similar clockworks on sale(reduced due to discontinue) at one of the local WalMarts, about six months ago... my cost $4.99 (no they didn't have the 97 cent ending, thats why I remember so vividly)as I said, it was discontinued, but I believe the original price (under the $5 sticker) was $10 something so the above item (at $13 to $12 based on quantity discount) is a reasonable price for those who don't live in IKEA country (only has stores in Seattle, Houston, and one of the San's in California)BTW: that IKEA $3 clock is of course a discontinued item thus the ultra low price
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The clock is from the Triple Nine society (and hence why each hour is made of three 9's).
Entry into the society requires that you've placed in the top 99.9% percentile on at least one of a list of standardized tests.
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qazwiz - I am not sure where you are, but there are more than 3 IKEA's in the US. Here in the Twin Cities there is a very nice store near the Mall Of America. I am not a huge fan of their furniture or culture, but there are some excellent Maker opportunities there if you keep your eyes open. I bought 3 of these clocks on a recent trip for the purpose of ripping them apart as soon as I got home...
To find more IKEAs - http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/ikny_splash.html
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You can get small desk or wall clocks at the dollar store - 1$ for the mechanism and hands. I have not had a problem with quality of the mechanisms in these clocks - they last just as long as others. The ones at my particular dollar store are easy to hack and flip the plate to run it backwards, too.
www.sixthandelm.blogspot.com
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Not a continuous movement, but fairly cheap...
http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm?terms=9956
Regards,
Dug North
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