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Project Idea: Digital Clock/Timer for track and field

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Former Member over 14 years ago

Hey Ben,
My name is Erick, and I'm a coach for a non-profit youth track and field. (North Valley Golden Bears) Due to our low budget, it is very hard for us to save money for a display clock, the money we do get we us it to sponsor kids nationals or help with other team fees. The team and I would appreciated if you do a video or a guide on how to make a Digital Clock/Timer. Something like this.
http://www.heartbreakhill.org/images/dig_clock.gif
they cost over $2500!!, maybe building it can save us some money. image and I'm sure save money for other coaches and teams! image

apprec
I my self know some stuff about computers/LEDs/ and programming, but the more help the better, Hi if you could do it. that would be even better!! lol image

thanks.
-Erick Morales. 
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to gihu +1
    That looks brilliant I could make a smaller version but wouldn't have a clue on how to connect it all up
  • fidelsalinas
    fidelsalinas over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    That's the fun in it, learning as you go.
  • gihu
    gihu over 11 years ago

    Hi,

     

    Maybe it's too ultra low cost, but see this:

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-huge-7-segments-8-digits-red-LED-display/?lang=es

     

    Hope that helps

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to gihu

    That looks brilliant I could make a smaller version but wouldn't have a clue on how to connect it all up

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    fidelsalinas over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

    That's the fun in it, learning as you go. image

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