DAB's Clocks is a collection of hand made, one of a kind devices that each display time in unconventional and interesting ways. For many of these clocks I have been fortunate to work collaboratively with several creative and skilled individuals. I'll typically build a mock up to confirm feasibility and essential design features and then create a simple rendering. These renderings become the basis for the fabrication.
"Smart" Grandfather Clock
Replicate a Grandfather Clock Case and replace the mechanical mechanism with an electronic LED Clock that is covered with smart film. Smart film is opaque when no voltage is applied. Once a voltage is applied the film becomes clear.
LED Clock that replaces mechanical clock mechanism
Video demonstrating how "smart" film diffuses the image when no voltage is applied to the film. As soon as voltage is applied the film clears and the time is revealed. The observed flickering is an artifact of the videography.
LED clock installed in small shaker clock case. Note how image of clock is blurred when smart film is opaque
Rendering of case with LED clock