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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653</link><description /><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12</generator><item><title>Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 15:21:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Current Revision posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/10/2024 3:21:15 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie is pretty happy with the result despite any issues and setbacks along the way.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/28126/building-my-dream-digital-clock-diy-7-segment-display-with-a-cute-robot-twist----episode-600"&gt;Building My Dream Digital Clock: DIY 7 Segment Display with a Cute Robot Twist! -- Episode 600&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htg514kg0"&gt;Bonus Video:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4"&gt;community.element14.com/.../Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-a94ca" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a94ca'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-622f3" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('622f3'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-1f553" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1f553'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-5a196" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5a196'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-3be80" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3be80'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-f00df" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f00df'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-f107e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f107e'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-5aab5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5aab5'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-84a29" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('84a29'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-d9642" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d9642'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-cde88" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cde88'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c8ed6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c8ed6'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"&gt;
&lt;div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"&gt;&lt;a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/7</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 09:02:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>cstanton</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 7 posted to Documents by cstanton on 5/10/2024 9:02:18 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie is pretty happy with the result despite any issues and setbacks along the way.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htg514kg0"&gt;Bonus Video:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4"&gt;community.element14.com/.../Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-02af2" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('02af2'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-53ee5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('53ee5'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-052e1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('052e1'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-7f962" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7f962'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-684b0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('684b0'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-fb3a4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fb3a4'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-05b4c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('05b4c'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c261a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c261a'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-32b4e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('32b4e'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c1d34" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c1d34'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-4082a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4082a'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c4604" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c4604'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/8</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 09:02:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>pchan</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 8 posted to Documents by pchan on 5/10/2024 9:02:18 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie is pretty happy with the result despite any issues and setbacks along the way.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htg514kg0"&gt;Bonus Video:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4"&gt;community.element14.com/.../Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-16093" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('16093'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-aecf6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('aecf6'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-ee68d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ee68d'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-0a162" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0a162'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-037e8" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('037e8'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-4c644" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4c644'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-722fb" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('722fb'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-65f5e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('65f5e'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-66a86" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('66a86'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6bf9d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6bf9d'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-bb955" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('bb955'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-eb057" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('eb057'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/6</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>cstanton</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 6 posted to Documents by cstanton on 5/10/2024 9:00:58 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htg514kg0"&gt;Bonus Video:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4"&gt;community.element14.com/.../Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-9333a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9333a'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6e034" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6e034'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-1a13c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1a13c'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-7d4bb" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7d4bb'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-2c66f" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2c66f'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-25d1b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('25d1b'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-0d285" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0d285'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-a5f73" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a5f73'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-0beeb" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0beeb'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c4ae5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c4ae5'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6597e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6597e'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-e50df" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e50df'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin:0;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;element14 presents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/5024/vcp-biography-katie" data-e14adj="t"&gt;About Katie Dumont&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="padding-right:5px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Project Videos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a id="discussion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Here are the links for Episode 653 - Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/5</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 02:26:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 5 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/10/2024 2:26:05 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htg514kg0"&gt;Bonus Video:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4"&gt;community.element14.com/.../Episode-653-_2D00_-Edge-lit-7-Segment-Display_5F00_Bonus.mp4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6f171" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6f171'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c6a38" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c6a38'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-9a664" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9a664'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-479e1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('479e1'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-b6626" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('b6626'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-2a97a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2a97a'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-35dba" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('35dba'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-30bed" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('30bed'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-2a547" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2a547'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-56f64" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('56f64'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-039ee" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('039ee'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-5eb07" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5eb07'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"&gt;&lt;a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p style="margin:0;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;element14 presents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/5024/vcp-biography-katie" data-e14adj="t"&gt;About Katie Dumont&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="padding-right:5px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Project Videos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a id="discussion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Here are the links for Episode 653 - Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/4</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 21:52:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 4 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/9/2024 9:52:34 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-fdb98" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fdb98'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-b4e28" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('b4e28'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-5774c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5774c'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-7b0f5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7b0f5'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-7fe6d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7fe6d'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-276c9" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('276c9'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-4084c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4084c'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-10c96" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('10c96'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-3d692" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3d692'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-836ca" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('836ca'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-ab2c3" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ab2c3'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-61543" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('61543'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"&gt;
&lt;div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"&gt;&lt;a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin:0;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;element14 presents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/5024/vcp-biography-katie" data-e14adj="t"&gt;About Katie Dumont&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="padding-right:5px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Project Videos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a id="discussion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Here are the links for Episode 653 - Edge-lit 7-Segment Display Clock Using Raspberry Pi Pico -- Episode-653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/3</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 21:52:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 3 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/9/2024 9:52:33 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeBl5jWgEs"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-fb268" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fb268'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-24937" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('24937'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-2c89d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2c89d'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-e701d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e701d'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-22441" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('22441'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-5ae9a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5ae9a'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-f149c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f149c'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-db6c1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('db6c1'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-3c83b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3c83b'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-47cef" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('47cef'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-39297" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('39297'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-9cbe9" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9cbe9'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"&gt;
&lt;div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"&gt;&lt;a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Edge Lit 7 Segment Display -- Episode 653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/2</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 15:35:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/9/2024 3:35:16 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/149335" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-13a81" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('13a81'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6dd50" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6dd50'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-e95e5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e95e5'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-e5ae1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e5ae1'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-be81d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('be81d'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-c5786" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c5786'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-71f6a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('71f6a'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-e36c2" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e36c2'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-077d1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('077d1'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-dca93" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('dca93'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6457b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6457b'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6afc2" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6afc2'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Edge Lit 7 Segment Display -- Episode 653</title><link>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653/revision/1</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 15:31:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:336dae57-31f8-4690-abbc-7f7a30aa873e</guid><dc:creator>tariq.ahmad</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/71797/edge-lit-7-segment-display-clock-using-raspberry-pi-pico----episode-653#comments</comments><description>Revision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 5/9/2024 3:31:43 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;In this episode of Element14 Presents, Katie introduces us to her latest project: creating an acrylic edge-lit clock. The inspiration stemmed from discussions in the community about edge-lit dioramas, sparking Katie&amp;#39;s interest in utilizing a laser cutter for this endeavor. Beginning with a simple etched acrylic design, she outlines her vision for illuminating each number on the clock face.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1hteurm0n0"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch the Video:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;To achieve this, Katie decides to incorporate a PCB with neopixels, providing flexibility for future modifications. Initially designed as a clock, the PCB layout allows for the potential integration of various shapes or even diorama elements, as suggested by the community. She considers different configurations for displaying numbers, ultimately opting for a seven-segment display approach for its versatility and symmetry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3595.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;With the PCB design finalized, Katie shares insights into her modular approach, breaking down the components and functionalities of the Raspberry Pi Pico-based real-time clock PCB. Emphasizing flexibility, she discusses power options, buzzer integration, and near-pixel outputs for illuminating the acrylic segments. The meticulous planning extends to the PCB layout, optimizing space for future expansions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_3620.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Moving on to the case design, Katie showcases a sleek, functional enclosure tailored for her project&amp;#39;s needs. Despite encountering a setback with the size exceeding the printer bed limits, she devises a solution by splitting the case into two halves for printing. This resourceful approach highlights her adaptability in overcoming technical challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4872.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Transitioning to the laser cutting phase, Katie demonstrates her proficiency in engraving and cutting acrylic segments for the clock display. She recounts the refurbishment process of her laser cutter, underscoring the project&amp;#39;s hands-on nature and cost-effectiveness. Despite the complexity of aligning and cutting multiple sheets, she remains focused on achieving precise results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4879.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;After receiving the PCBs and assembling them using a DIY soldering method, Katie proceeds to integrate them into the 3D-printed enclosure. Despite the challenge of assembling a split-case design, she ensures stability and functionality. Upon completion, she unveils the fully assembled clock, showcasing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/IMG_5F00_4882.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto"&gt;Reflecting on the project&amp;#39;s journey, Katie expresses satisfaction with the outcome while acknowledging minor setbacks along the way. She invites community input for future enhancements, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the Element14 community. With the clock project realized, Katie looks forward to the next creative endeavor, leaving viewers intrigued and inspired by her ingenuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htevjhub4"&gt;Downloads &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Download Code and CAD Files!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev6eic2"&gt;Bill of Material:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1htev5qrg1"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table class="e14-product-bom-main"&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Product Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Manufacturer&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-50c92" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533&amp;nsku=50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('50c92'));" data-farnell="2845494,3996082,2924867,2518948,2064713,2860923~4,2908774~2,2433031,3514179,2520583,2543533" data-newark="50AC9534,3996082,72AC6905,81Y9084,73T8301,57AC6733~4,35AH0932~2,75X9925,80AH9909,75Y6266,82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP MC0025473D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dia, Black, PLA, 1 kg&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Multicomp&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-16cc4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2845494&amp;nsku=50AC9534&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('16cc4'));" data-farnell="2845494" data-newark="50AC9534" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI SBC, Raspberry Pi Pico W, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M0+, 264kB RAM, 2MB Flash, Wifi, Micro-USB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;RASPBERRY-PI&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-a6097" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3996082&amp;nsku=3996082&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a6097'));" data-farnell="3996082" data-newark="3996082" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;USB4085-GF-A GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY) USB Connector, Charging Connector, USB Type C, USB 2.0, Receptacle, 16 Ways, Through Hole Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;GCT (GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-458b5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2924867&amp;nsku=72AC6905&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('458b5'));" data-farnell="2924867" data-newark="72AC6905" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DS3231SN# ANALOG DEVICES RTC IC, Date Time Format (Date/Month/Year hh:mm:ss), I2C, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, WSOIC-16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANALOG DEVICES&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-f4d50" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2518948&amp;nsku=81Y9084&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f4d50'));" data-farnell="2518948" data-newark="81Y9084" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BC-2001&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-24283" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2064713&amp;nsku=73T8301&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('24283'));" data-farnell="2064713" data-newark="73T8301" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC Tactile Switch, SPST-NO, SMD, EVQPU, Side Actuated, Surface Mount, Rectangular Button, 160 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PANASONIC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-edd99" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2860923~4&amp;nsku=57AC6733~4&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('edd99'));" data-farnell="2860923~4" data-newark="57AC6733~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS Tactile Switch, Microminiature, KMR 2 Series, Top Actuated, Surface Mount, Oval Button, 300 gf&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;C&amp;amp;K COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-8cca9" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2908774~2&amp;nsku=35AH0932~2&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('8cca9'));" data-farnell="2908774~2" data-newark="35AH0932~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO Transducer, 1 V to 25 V, Single, 75 dB, Sounder, 1 mA, SMD&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-18dca" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2433031&amp;nsku=75X9925&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('18dca'));" data-farnell="2433031" data-newark="75X9925" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO AC/DC Power Supply, Level VI, 1 Output, 15 W, 5 VDC, 3 A&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MULTICOMP PRO&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-6c208" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3514179&amp;nsku=80AH9909&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6c208'));" data-farnell="3514179" data-newark="80AH9909" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.5 mm, Surface Mount, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-4f507" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2520583&amp;nsku=75Y6266&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4f507'));" data-farnell="2520583" data-newark="75Y6266" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DMG2305UX-7 DIODES INC. Power MOSFET, P Channel, 20 V, 4.2 A, 0.04 ohm, SOT-23, Surface Mount&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIODES INC.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;a id="e14-product-link-94a26" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2543533&amp;nsku=82Y6564&amp;COM=e14c-noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-noscript&amp;osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('94a26'));" data-farnell="2543533" data-newark="82Y6564" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" &gt;Buy Now&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr class="xs-hide"&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2 id="mcetoc_1htev7hrt3"&gt;Additional Parts:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;3mm Acrylic sheet, to laser engrave with segments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;span&gt;CR2032 battery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: 3D-printed enclosure design, PCB design for makers, Raspberry Pi Pico project, e14p_KD, Seven-segment display clock, Neopixel lighting solutions, DIY laser cutting, Acrylic segment engraving, Real-time clock integration, Acrylic edge-lit clock, Element14 Presents episode, Laser cutter refurbishment, Modular electronics projects, Maker community collaboration, Maker project inspiration, friday_release, Creative DIY clock design&lt;/div&gt;
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