Internet Horology Club 185
My new computer clock... just for fun

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March 21, 2014, 14:28
Paul D. Trombley
My new computer clock... just for fun
Our Lead Electrician came in with his latest doodle... the guy is always doing something fun with old gear.


March 21, 2014, 14:29
Paul D. Trombley
Computer clock, pic2


March 21, 2014, 15:20
David Hulme
Forgive me for making this my post first here - I haven't found an introductory area on this forum.

That I have to say, is a very novel way of re using a hard drive chassis. Am I correct in thinking that the disc is in fact one of the hard drive platters?

Regards

David
March 21, 2014, 17:28
Steve Middlesworth
Dave,

Wherever your first post comes up is your introduction area. Welcome aboard and enjoy your time here. I am sure you will find it informative as well as entertaining.

Steve
March 21, 2014, 19:19
Dave Turner
Welcome aboard David,
You'll be glad you joined. There is a wealth of informed members here.


Dave Turner
March 21, 2014, 19:31
Peter Kaszubski
Dave welcome.
March 22, 2014, 00:09
Paul D. Trombley
Welcome aboard David,

I just kept the platters out of my old computers... but looks like Jerry re-purposed the entire drive.

Poke around in the research forums... There is a ton of information available on site and links to dozens of other sites.

If looking for a particular area of interest, try the pull down search engine by topic.

and, when all else fails, expose the white underside of your belly and post a question for all of us to chew on.

Try not to forget to feed the kids and say hi to the wife once in awhile.

Paul
March 22, 2014, 03:41
Mike Haig
Welcome aboard David. You will find this a very friendly place full of folks who are more than willing to help you with any problems you may have. All the best for your ongoing membership.
March 22, 2014, 04:15
Mike Haig
Paul I think that's good use of old computer bits and quite a conversation piece.

There are quite few people you could convince that it was computer powered without needing a power supply. And accurate for eternity. Your colleague should start marketing them.

The one problem I can see is the dust traps. Another job for my ever suffering Wife!


I do like the card holder facility.