Countdown Clock, 2025

Countdown Clock, 2025

ESP32, electronic components, aluminum, cast urethane knob, acrylic, mdf, hardware, USB cable and AC/DC adapter

6.13 x 4.07 x 5.25 in (15.57 x 10.34 x 13.34 cm) HWD

This countdown display will chime 'hey hey, good bye...' tones when the clock reaches 12:00 ET on January 20, 2029. IYKYK! 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! At any time, you can set the future date to any date you want (prior to 2094, because, c'mon). The clock displays days, hours, minutes, seconds and ~tenths of seconds until that date is reached. This device requires a WiFi connection! When setting this up via your phone, you can customize your timezone, daylight saving details, and then connect it to your network. It will grab the current time from NTP servers so that you don't have to adjust it including during daylight saving switches. This does plug-in, it does not run on a battery. That is possible though, you'll need to email me at info @ lextalkingtonart.com to inquire about that. If you purchase this, I will email you to pre-configure your timezone and daylight saving details.

Setup instructions with iPhone and Android screenshots are included.

REQUIREMENTS / SPECS

• 100-240V 50/60Hz AC Power Outlet (No battery!)
• Input DC 5V, 1A (USB cable and AD/DC adapter provided)
• 2.5GHz WiFi Network Access Required
• Current: ~124mA — 180mA
• The local time is retrieved from the internet based on the timezone and daylight savings you customize at setup
• The future date and time can be customized to countdown from any future date
  
• The bottom screen (local time) does sleep after ~1 hour, the dial will awaken the screen and bring up the menu
  
• This produces an audible jingle when countdown reaches zero
  
• This art clock is not meant to be a precision time device

PRECAUTIONS

• Limitation of liability: Lex Talkington, the seller of this piece, is not liable for any injury, damage, or loss resulting from the use or misuse of this artwork — use at your own risk. I cannot offer a complete guarantee of safety! This sculpture was built with safety in mind and all precautions have been considered in the design of these piece. Use at your own risk.
• This piece is intented as an art piece only and is not a toy! There is a risk of shock and some small parts could be removed and cause a choking hazard.
• The exposed electronics are very sensitive to static electricity / shock. These are for viewing only — do not modify the electronics in any way.
• Unplug device when dusting! Electronics should only be dusted with a special anti-static duster or with canned air held at a distance. Do not use water or cleaning solution on any part of the device. DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL!
• You can use a soft, lightly damp cloth to wipe off the clear plastic components.
• Like all artwork, keep out of extreme temperatures and out of direct sunlight.

REPAIRS

If for any reason this device malfunctions or appears defected, please contact me at info @ lextalkingtonart.com to discuss repairs. First defect repair: customer pays to ship to me, I will only charge for replacement components and I pay to ship back. Second defect repair: customer pays for shipping to and from me and for any replacement components. Any third or additional repair or any repairs needed for any accidental damage will be billed $45/hr. If it’s a solder or a simple component replacement, I likely won’t bill for that time.

• All images, concepts, artwork and content © Lex Talkington. All Rights Reserved.