The 1947-T Mk1 Time Accumulator - desktop or table clock
A project in West Sussex, UK by Ren000days
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Last Updated: April 4 @ 17:04 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Status updates and a story 
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
All the Time Controllers have been programmed. Lots more for the packaging has arrived (tape, super sharp 10" dressmaking scissors and the A5 'documents enclosed' wallets). I'm still waiting for the 'handle with care' labels. Due to the need, I am... (Read More)
Just checking in and a little about the time controller
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
All is okay. I will be programming the 'time controllers' tomorrow - after a long time check against 'Time is', the 1947-T has proved to be a better clock than my computer is! This gives me the chance to check each crystal too. ~Ren (Read More)
The PCBs, new deliveries and some thinking ahead.
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The PCBs were ordered and paid for on Monday. Normal delivery is 10 Days, but this has been extended by 4 days. Not a problem - the PCB order is well ahead of schedule anyway. The Spirit Dye came in today. The Kite Packaging postal boxes for... (Read More)
The remaining ash wood strips and the sticky labels are in.
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
People are wondering what's going on with all the delivery trucks arriving. The wood is in - enough for 60 x 1947-Ts, so there is surplus for selection (if it's required). The Matt water-resistant labels are in too - ready for the serial numbers... (Read More)
More nice updates and a little on the screws.
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the many updates, but this is good news: The panel screws: In 1947, screw heads were mainly slotted. So, I've ordered the Black, Stainless Steel Slotted Pan heads from Accu.co.uk, which are more expensive, but they will look much nicer... (Read More)
Spirit dye - phew!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Not really anticipated, but there is now a shortage of Liberon Spirit Dye! These DIY people do know their Dyes. With an extensive search, I've managed to find, and quickly order the Georgian Mahogany and Ebony Spirit Dye - also at a good price.... (Read More)
The wood has arrived
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The wood has arrived! - I only need 50 of each (the inner and outer frames). I ordered 55 of each, and received 54 of the Ash, and 60 of the Poplar - so they are sending me 5 more Ash pieces :-) ~Ren (Read More)
Final pending electronic/electrical components, update and summary
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Component Supplies: I have now placed an order for the remaining UK and EU sourced electronic/electrical components. The distributer stocks were getting low enough to trigger an action - so I can relax a little at this point. Very... (Read More)
Regular check-in
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
All is fine. The meter fixings are all in and now safely in their bins. The knobs and the wood will be in this week or next week. ~Ren. (Read More)
Timber stock update
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've now placed the order for the FAS Grade, Kiln Dried American Ash and Poplar for 50 units (+10% just in case) from Timbersource: (Read More)
Cables assembled and fully tested.
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
50 x Power cables completed and 'wiggle'/load tested. This adds up to a combined length of 150 metres of cable! ~Ren. (Read More)
Tilt-Stand completion.
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Included in the story, is the final tilt-stand pair. It took a while to get these to look right. ~Ren. (Read More)
0.5% resistors, TDK sounders and IDC wire-board connectors are in.
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The 0.5% resistors, TDK sounders and IDC Wire-board connectors are in - enough for 50 units (for the Backers only). All is fine. ~Ren. (Read More)
Stock update and status check in.
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Based on 50 units, all bracket spacers and their stainless steel screws are in. All USB cables and plugs are in. I've just ordered the knobs - these are a medium risk component (delivery wise). All is good, and everything is... (Read More)
Stock update, reward numbers and regular updates
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Stock update 13 March: All the machine screws and stand spacers for 50 x 1947-T's are on order (I have taken the entire stock from one supplier). Parts for 30 cables are in, and 20 are on order. Rewards numbers. In order to prevent an unlikely (but... (Read More)
Interesting Artificial Intelligence type analysis
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Pots, manual and internal timer calibration
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The 'calibration' pots for 60 units are in (picture below). The Instruction manual is being checked as we speak. I then had time for a time accuracy trim. With a very small change to the code, and a little more frequency calibration against an... (Read More)
Drop/shock Test
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The 1947-T is a heavy item, weighing in at 2.2 kg (it has put on a little weight). So, with some representative packing on just one edge of my prototype, I conducted a drop test from 700 mm onto a concrete floor. Result: It bounced, survived... (Read More)
The potentiometers for 60 units are on order.
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Interim update 1: The potentiometers for the 1947-Ts are on order for the first delivery batch (due in May) - these are the long lead-time components, so it's best to order them when they have stock. I'll keep and eye on stock levels for other... (Read More)
The goal is reached in 4 days - thank you so much
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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