⏰Portobello Police Station Clock Gets Community Upgrade
Community takes over historic clock, plans upgrades
TL;DR
The Portobello Police Station clock, built in 1877, has been purchased by a community group with plans to enhance its functionality. The clock, originally driven by a small motor, will get remote control chimes and more precise timing.
The Portobello Police Station clock, built in 1877, has been purchased by a community group with plans to enhance its functionality. Originally used for administrative purposes, the clock's mechanism has been modified to include electric motors and a control box. The clock, driven by a small motor through a series of gears, is now set to receive upgrades, including remote control chimes and more precise timing. The community aims to add more control over chime times and potentially enable remote control chimes, enhancing the clock's functionality for local residents and visitors. The clock's original mechanism, including a PIC 16F628 microcontroller, has been modified to include switches and a motor, leading to a box containing a circuit board with relays, a power supply, and a battery charging circuit.
Key Points
Portobello Police Station clock built in 1877; original mechanism modified with electric motors and control box.
Clock driven by small motor through gears, split into three shafts for each clock face, directly driving minute hand.
Gear on each clock face derives hour hand, with counterweights on clock face allowing time setting.
Control box contains PIC 16F628 microcontroller, relays, power supply, and battery charging circuit.
Community plans to add remote control chimes and more precise timing, enhancing clock functionality.
Why It Matters
The Portobello Police Station clock, a historic landmark, has been purchased by a community group for upgrades. The original mechanism, modified with electric motors and a control box, will receive enhancements including remote control chimes and more precise timing. This upgrade will benefit local residents and visitors, enhancing the clock's functionality and preserving its historical significance.
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