Technabob » corian http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Clock Combines Digital, Analog Worlds http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/12/clock-combines-digital-analog-worlds/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/12/clock-combines-digital-analog-worlds/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:20:26 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/12/clock-combines-digital-analog-worlds/ This amazing clock combines the 7-segment look of a modern LED or LCD clock, but messes with your head by making the digits come to life with a mechanical movement.

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Designed and realized by RISD BFA student Alvin Aronson, the D/A Clock is a clever mash-up between the digital and analog universes. As the numerals change state, the segments gradually rise and fall into their plain white background.

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Built from a combination of Corian and wood, and powered by custom circuitry and servo mechanisms, it’s truly a masterpiece of modern minimalism.

Alvin, if you’re listening, please find a way to mass-produce these beauties.

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