persistence of vision led clock gets a major upgrade
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November 16th, 2008 post a comment (1) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
This amazing wall clock can display intricate animations thanks to the optical phenomenon known as persistence of vision (POV). Using a small spinning “blade” covered in red, green and blue LEDs, along with sophisticated microcontroller circuit, this clock can dynamically change its look with just the push of a button.
The clock comes with a wireless remote that lets you flip between a variety of different display modes, including traditional clocks, modern digitals, 3D animations, and even a Pac-Man mode. And with the optional upload module, you can load your own custom animations onto the clock face.
The latest version of the clock offers a significant upgrade over the original 2-color version, adding a full RGB display and enhanced animation capabilities. It can even do real time math to convert square pixel graphics into the cartesian coordinates needed to display along the blade’s circular path.
The RGB POV Clock should be available from Innovative Device by the end of the year.
November 16th, 2008 post a comment (1) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
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I love devices that use persistence of vision. I have a light talk 2 that I like to use, it is awesome. I love the idea that I could create my own clock image.