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Hello /diy/. I am looking for help to build some clocks as a hobby. I did some online searching for clockwork kits but only found tools, no actual "build it yourself" clocks. I have a feeling I may have used the wrong keywords or something but I cant think of what I did wrong.
I am also looking for programs that I can use to sculp the pieces of machinery in 3d on my computer and maybe tutorials on how to use said programs. This relates both to the homemade clocks I want to build and some other projects for the future. I tried Blender but it seems more geared to 3d video and image rendering instead of sculpting and autocad looked like only good for floorplants and construction plans.
Could I get some pointers on where to look and what topics to search?
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>>1047647
autodesk inventor or solidworks (student editions are cheap). google sketchup might work too and its free.
if you are going to be making your parts with a 3D printer you won't need any CAM software usually, but if you don't have a makerbot or something you are probably going to have to use a CNC machine.
you can always just print 2D gear templates and hand file them, but good luck. that shit takes infinite patience and hand skill.
t. mechanical engineer
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>>1047657
I do not have acces to a 3d printer, but I do have some conections to be able to get access to some higher end machinery to cut pieces from metal.
I will look up the programs you said and start doing some sketching on the weekend.
I still find it odd that there doesnt seem to be DIY kits for building clocks for hobbyists. It seems like such an obvious thing...
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>>1047658
clocks are actually precise machines. anybody can slap some gears together but making a clock that keeps accurate time is a bitch.
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>>1047647
Find the bomber kid and ask him for tips.
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>>1047719
I want a mechanical clock, not a sandnigger lowquality bomb fuse.
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>>1047739
are all electronic clocks bad?
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>>1047647
>I did some online searching for clockwork kits but only found tools, no actual "build it yourself" clocks.
You couldn't have looked very hard:
http://www.klockit.com/
I built this one. Very nice.
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>>1047890
>http://www.klockit.com/
I will be looking at that website, but I think I should ahve mentioned I live in Brazil, and I don't think they will ship that to here. Or if they do it will be bloody expensive.
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not bad, but unstoppable
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Watches are better
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