Word Clock

OverviewI designed and developed the Word Clock, specifically crafted to take advantage of modern multicolor 3D printers, such as the Bambu Labs with AMS. Unlike traditional designs, this clock eliminates the need for small plastic connections that usually keep floating elements in place. It uses an addressable WS2812b LED strip and is powered by either a Raspberry Pi Zero W or an ESP32 (You need only one controller). In addition to displaying the time, it also plays cool GIFs when the hour changes. Updates21.10.2024Fully updated documentation forBuilding device (including step by step guide with photos)Wiring guide for Raspberry PI Zero W (including photos)Wiring guide for example ESP32 devkit 1 (including photos)Programming Raspberry PIProgramming ESP32Printing DetailsThe front plate, which displays the letters, is printed in place using two or three filaments:Your favorite colorTransparent filamentWhite (optional) – This acts as a diffusion layer to ensure the light on the letters r