A Carrera on my desk - UPDATED
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A Carrera on my desk - UPDATED
Well, sort of. There is something about the outdated look of the 911 dashboard that fascinates me. In particular, I think the clock is a wonderful step back in time with it's analog display and clunky adjustment feature. Since I needed a legible clock on my desk, I decided to use the real thing (and yes, my computer has a clock, and the watch on my wrist does work...).
After finding a nice clean example on Ebay, I spent a few hours this weekend fashioning it into a functional desk clock. A little bit of solder work, some woodwork, a few connectors, and a 12v transformer from a defunct IKEA lamp brough it to life. I love it!
Andreas
After finding a nice clean example on Ebay, I spent a few hours this weekend fashioning it into a functional desk clock. A little bit of solder work, some woodwork, a few connectors, and a 12v transformer from a defunct IKEA lamp brough it to life. I love it!
Andreas
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Sumtoc,
I actually have a switch on order, but in the meantime just added a jumper wire. To change the time, you just connect two of the pins and the clock advances with Teutonic precision.
I would actually consider making these for others, but would need to find someone who can churn out unfinished wooden blanks with the correct dimensions. Anyone have a full-fledged woodshop?
Andreas
I actually have a switch on order, but in the meantime just added a jumper wire. To change the time, you just connect two of the pins and the clock advances with Teutonic precision.
I would actually consider making these for others, but would need to find someone who can churn out unfinished wooden blanks with the correct dimensions. Anyone have a full-fledged woodshop?
Andreas
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Andreas....very cool....want one!!!
On my desk (or actually on the book shelf next to my desk) I have a CGT (black) a gun metal GT2, the McNish #26 GT1 and Kimi's McLaren from his first F1 win !!!!
On my desk (or actually on the book shelf next to my desk) I have a CGT (black) a gun metal GT2, the McNish #26 GT1 and Kimi's McLaren from his first F1 win !!!!
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Nice Andreas - I want one too - By the way, a while back you were looking for a non perfect 18 inch Turbo twist wheel - did you ever find one and what did you do with it?
Scott
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Scott,
Never found the wheel
David,
Mike and I are already talking regarding the necessary wood blanks....
TGP,
I think I'll do that.
Andreas
Never found the wheel
David,
Mike and I are already talking regarding the necessary wood blanks....
TGP,
I think I'll do that.
Andreas
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Andreas:
I share your appreciation of the traditional 911 dashboard. Thanks to you, I now need a clock like yours.
Anxiously awaiting the DIY writeup ... or an order form.
I share your appreciation of the traditional 911 dashboard. Thanks to you, I now need a clock like yours.
Anxiously awaiting the DIY writeup ... or an order form.