Don’t be intimidated by the massive amount of parts you have, the assembly process isn’t too difficult thanks to some informative and tidy instructions from OTVINTA. We’ll give a recap of the step-by-step guide, but if you want to jump right into the nitty gritty details, check out the full monty here.

After the 3D printed segments are complete, you’ll want to make the flat surface a different color to improve the visual perception of the clock.

To do this, you can either utilize a dual extrusion 3D printer or, if you don’t have one at your disposal, apply spray paint or paste colored paper onto the surface. The OTVINTA team also created 3D printed shoes that can be glued onto the segments.

The build process is a bit meticulous, but shouldn’t cause any problems for a knowledgable maker. Taking the SG90 servo motors, inset the one-sided horn into each segment, using clips to secure it into place if necessary.

Next, take the M3-12 screws and nuts and use them to assemble the four 3D printed frame corners, frame top, and frame bottom into a complete frame. Mount the four bases and base center onto the frame and secure them with washers.

Finally, insert the servo motors into the slots (demonstrated in the photo above). The servo cables should be run through the slits marked with a red arrow.

Now that the assembly process is done, the following sections focus on connecting the electronics, calibration, and software to make the clock operate. These steps are likely a little bit complicated for the novice maker, so we’ll refer you to the full guide to follow along with the OTVINTA instructions.

All in all, we’d say this project is best-suited for DIYers with intermediate to expert experience. Beginners should be able to handle it with a little time and patience as well. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get this clock ticking!