Building 10 Synchronized 7-Segment Clocks

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In summary, the conversation is about building 10 synchronized 7segment clocks that will display the current hour in different places in the room. Liad suggests using microProcessor-based clocks and asks for suggestions on how to do it. One suggestion is to use radio controlled clocks powered by counting AC Mains 60Hz zero-crossings. There are also methods for synchronizing clocks with high precision, but it depends on the needed precision. Another suggestion is to use Maxim's clock and display chips. The display part would need to be repeated 10 times with extra transistor stages to allow the clock chip to drive 10 displays. The clocks would be linked by a ring and controlled by a single setting operation with a 17 way mini cable. The
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Hey!


I need to build 10 7segment clocks that will be synchronized among themselves.
[Just a regular clock that will display the current hour, only 10 of those, and in different places in the room].

I thought about building a microProcessor-based clocks that will be synchronized among themselves.

How do I do it in that way or any other way?

Any suggestions will be great!


Liad.
 
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10 radio controlled clocks.
 
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How are they powered? If they can count AC Mains 60Hz zero-crossings, they will stay synchronized automatically.
 
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And how precise does it have to be? There are now methods that can be used to synchronize two clocks with a precision better than 1 part in 10^18 over a distance of a few km.
Now, I am guessing that you don't need that kind of precision:wink: but the point is that there are standardized methods for synchronizing clocks with very high precision; so the question is what you need?
 
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http://www.h-renrew.de/h/avrclock/avrclock.html

Repeat the display part 10 times but you may need extra transistor stages to allow the clock chip to drive 10 displays.. Always will be locked and only one setting operation. Link by a ring - 17 way mini cable. Chip is AT90S2313

Maxim make clock and display chips.
 
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1. How do the 7-segment clocks stay synchronized?

The 7-segment clocks are synchronized using a master clock that sends a signal to each individual clock. This ensures that all clocks are displaying the same time at all times.

2. What materials are needed to build a synchronized 7-segment clock?

To build a synchronized 7-segment clock, you will need 10 individual 7-segment displays, a microcontroller, a master clock, wiring, and a power source.

3. Is programming knowledge required to build a synchronized 7-segment clock?

Yes, some programming knowledge is required to build a synchronized 7-segment clock. You will need to program the microcontroller to receive and send signals to the master clock and individual clocks.

4. Can the synchronized 7-segment clocks be customized to display different time zones?

Yes, the synchronized 7-segment clocks can be customized to display different time zones. This can be done by programming the microcontroller to adjust the time according to the desired time zone.

5. How accurate are synchronized 7-segment clocks?

Synchronized 7-segment clocks can be very accurate, with a margin of error of only a few milliseconds. However, the accuracy also depends on the accuracy of the master clock and the programming of the microcontroller.

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