Strobeshnik HDD clock mod looks impressive (video)

Posted on Saturday, March 13 2010 @ 12:50 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Here's a video of Strobeshnik, a pretty impressive HDD clock mod, you can check out the project over here.

Strobeshnik is a HDD clock. The digits are etched in the original platter and they're strobed from behind with leds. The HDD motor is driven by a custom circuit without feedback, hence poor startup performance and awful noise. Rotational feedback is provided by an IR LED/phototransistor pair near the place where the head arm formerly was.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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