This is a simple Arduino-based smart alarm clock that uses a passive infrared sensor (PIR) in a custom 3D-printed housing. The 16×2 LCD has a backlight and the PIR is set to brighten the display every ...

Clocks are a popular project on Hackaday. They’re a great way to showcase a whole range of creative build techniques, and can make an excellent showpiece as well. We’ve seen everything from the ...

While it is hard to tell with a photo, this robot looks more like a model of an old- fashioned clock than anything resembling a Nixie tube. It’s the kind of project that could have been created by ...

Maker alarm clocks are becoming more and more fun. We recently saw this version which requires you to shoot it with a Nerf gun, and now this: an alarm clock you can play Pac-Man on. Inside of this ...

Just when you thought you’ve seen every strange variation of clock there is to see, we find one based on an Arduino that tracks the phases of the moon. The “Lunar Phase Clock” is a project that popped ...

Nescafe creates a limited-edition 3D-printed lid with an alarm clock that can only be switched off by opening the coffee jar. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and ...

Your smartphone makes a great smart alarm clock, but not everyone wants their phone next to their bed all the time. Instead, Make shows you how to build an internet-connected alarm clock using an ...