Textual LCD Desk Clock

SummaryA compact, hackable textual clock that shows human-friendly time phrases on a standard HD44780-compatible LCD. Buildable in a weekend: simple 3D-printed parts, straightforward fastenings, and open firmware for the ESP32. The project is ideal if you want a retro—yet customizable—desk clock you can tweak.Full electronics, firmware and BOM are on GitHub: https://github.com/Smengerl/LCD_Text_ClockKey FeaturesHuman-friendly text time display on standard HD44780 modulesESP32 firmware with Wi‑Fi time sync and configurable display modesModular 3D-printed enclosure designed for easy assemblyOptional top-mounted buttons for menu navigation, settings, and user interactionPrinted parts:No push button version:lower_part_nobuttons.stlupper_part_nobuttons.stl - print upside down (face on built plate)push button version:lower_part.stlupper_part.stl - print upside down (face on built plate)pushbutton_cover.stl - try out which orientation works best for your printerpushbutton_base.stl - try out w