Servo-Controlled 7-Segment Clock

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Servo-Controlled 7-Segment Clock

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Simon Schoar built this excellent 7-segment display that uses servos to push and pull pieces of wood to form the segments.

SevenBlocks is a digital clock resembling a classic red on black alarm clock, featuring a mechanic seven segment display of solid blocks moving into the viewers space.

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