With a stunning Russian-made vacuum tube as its centerpiece, the Ice Cube Clock Kit from the Maker Shed looks like a fun project for the holiday season. There are only 25 in stock, but the folks at the shed do aim on getting some more in, so if you miss out it is not the end of the world.
Cool glowing blue tube with 8 digits, PM dot and alarm on/off indicator
Adjustable brightness
Alarm with volume adjust
Precision watch crystal keeps time with under 20ppm (0.0002%) error (less than 2 seconds a day)
Clear acrylic enclosure protects clock from you and you from clock
Battery backup will let the clock keep the time for up to 2 weeks without power
Selectable 12h or 24h display
Displays day and date on button press
10 minute snooze
Integrated boost converter so it can run off of standard DC wall adapters, works in any country regardless of mains power
Great for desk or night table use, the clock measures 4.9″ x 2.9″ x 1.3″ (12.5cm x 7.4cm x 3.3cm)
Completely open source hardware and software, ready to be hacked and modded!
If you have trouble waking up in the morning and getting up is more important than your hearing, then I definitely recommend following this guy’s lead. [Oh Gizmo!]
I am sorry, but the Bang & Olufsen BeoTime looks ridiculous. Perhaps it is on account of me having bad taste, but I suspect that’s only part of the reason.
It’s an alarm clock that looks a little bit like a flute that has the ability to control your B&O sound equipment and it comes with a big, B&O price tag as well.
There are plenty of clocks that are simply designed to be annoying because it takes ridiculous measures to drag some people out of bed in the morning. Suffice it to say that I think that the fire bell alarm clock is up there with the best of them.
There have been various attempts at Darth Vader clocks in the past, but most of them have been the wrong kind of kitsch. The Sakar Darth Vader Clock Radio, however, takes things in another direction. The time is displayed in the eyes, the radio tuner display is on his forehead and volume is adjusted by one of two almost inconspicuous knobs on either side of his breathing apparatus, the other tunes the radio. It is gaudy to be sure, but I think that most Star Wars freaks will agree that it is gaudy in a good way; and it has a jack for an MP3 player.
This is allegedly going to be sold by Sakar, however, it is conspicuous by its absence on their website. Keep your eyes peeled and let us know if the situation changes.
