Project 05

Bulbdial Clock

Posted on January 11th, 2009 in Watches

Bulbdial Clock is a modern version of the centuries-old sundial that uses artifical lighting instead of solar rays to cast shadows and display time. It has one pole in the center of the clock, towards the outer rim there are three light sources of varying heights which revolve around the pole casting shadows on the dial. The light sources are each attached to special rings, which rotate around the pole. There’s the innermost ring that rotates once per minute, analogous to a “second hand”. Then follows the middle ring, which completes a rotation once per hour and casts the “minute hand” shadow. Ultimately, the outer ring rotates once every 12 hours, casting the “hour hand” shadow.

Source: Cool Gadget Concept

Bulbdial Clock