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For the last 2 1/2 months I've been learning Arduino. After practicing some RTC, LCD and Temperature and Humidity projects I was eager to make my first build. I guess we have all been there at some point! That's where I am. As a result of all the projects here and tutorials on YouTube I was ready to give a basic Lego clock a go. I know its been done and overdone, but I like Arduino and I like Legos, so why not?!

LEGO-ARDUINO CLOCK

Legos and Arduino-A perfect combination

WHAT I DISCOVERED

As I began preparing to build this Lego clock today I realized how practical it was to use Legos for an Arduino project. It's a great way to prototype!

SETUP

This was a fun shoot

For now, I just powered it through my Tinker Board S usb.

I would like to make this again and put more attention into the Lego build.

EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS

Kinetic Brick Chronometry

This creative project combines the modularity of LEGO bricks with high-precision timekeeping hardware to create a unique desk clock.

  • I2C RTC Integration: Uses the DS3231 Real-Time Clock module. This module provides temperature-compensated timekeeping, ensuring the clock remains accurate to within seconds per year.
  • Integrated LCD Dashboard: Captures the time data via the I2C bus and renders it on a 16x2 LCD. The firmware includes a "Blinking Colon" animation to indicate active seconds.

Design

  • Mechanical LEGO Integration: The electronics are designed to slide into a custom-built LEGO frame, protecting the wires while providing a playful, modular aesthetic that can be easily customized.

ข้อมูล Frontmatter ดั้งเดิม 

title: "Lego Clock-First Build!-I2C LCD-DS3231"
description: "My first Arduino build. RTC displayed on I2C LCD and Legos!"
author: "Tishin"
category: "Screens & Displays"
tags:
  - "lego"
  - "clock"
  - "display"
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likes: 3
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difficulty: "Easy"
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  - "1x Jumper wires (generic)"
  - "1x Solderless Breadboard Half Size"
  - "1x DS3231M - ±5ppm, I2C Real-Time Clock"
  - "1x I2C 16x2 Arduino LCD Display Module"
  - "1x Arduino Nano R3"
  - "1x Basic Lego Blocks"
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