Hollow Clock Remix uses Internet Time with ESP8266

I was excited by the design and solutions of shiuras hollow clocks. But all of them are running with only quartz accuracy and needs permanent correctures.

So I used an ESP8266 NodeMCU to obtain the time from internet and added a correcture for rounding errors from time-values to steps to the software. Additionally the change from CET to CEST and back is considered automatically. So the clock nevermore has to be to corrected.

Because the ESP8266 is a bit longer than the Arduino Nano I had to create the base completely new from scratch to fit the new PCB. Additionally I splitted the base to be able to print it without support. Two additional holes makes it easier to mount the motor with its screws and a cover hides this ugly stepper.

The firmware for the ESP8266 is available on github (it's still under construction there)

Edit 2021/03/28: Btw: CEST correction worked fine. When I woke up this morning the clock was showing the correct CEST-time. ;-)

Print Settings

Printer:

FIashForge Dreamer

Rafts: 

No

Supports:

No

Resolution: 

0.20 mm

Infill:

25%

Filament:

PLA white and copper

Notes:

If your printer has poor bridging capabilities you'll need a bit support for the USB-breakthrough.

Category: Electronics