DAB's Clocks is a collection of hand made, one of a kind devices that each display time in unconventional and interesting ways. These time pieces are both functionally and aesthetically pleasing. I design and build some of my clocks without any assistance. For others I've collaborated with Guy Marsden and relied upon him for all the engineering and fabrication. In these situations I'll typically build a mock up to confirm feasibility and essential design features. Through an iterative process with Guy I'll ultimately create a 3D representation that Guy will reference during the build.
Lukie
-Love is the Bridge-
"Lukie" is named for my beloved pet of 11 years who passed
away suddenly on August 30, 2021. Luke will always be
missed and never replaced. I miss him with all my heart.
Lukie is based on two stepper motor driven linear actuators. At the end of 1 hour and 12 hours respectively, the minute (right) and hour (left) arrows return to their starting point at the top of their respective scales. The minute hand advances once each minute. The clock is programmed to display the homing sequence when the silver button is pushed- the motors home to the very bottom, move to the bottom end of the scale, up to the top of the scale and finally on to the current time. Two buttons on the back are used for setting the time.
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Time Scale
Setting The Time
Time Lapse of Clock Running
3D Rendering
Some of The Early Designs
