After 2.5 years of continuous operation this clock had its first malfunction today. One note of the chimes quit working. Turned out the brass "tab" that connects the monofilament actuator to the hammer broke off where it was soldered. Easy fix, all good now. I'm actually surprised it ran this long without any mechanical problems!
Un homme It’s not how it works. If you see some real mechanical clocks you would be surprised they chime 3MINIUTES later than the hour... itself Or sometimes 2 miniutes early.....
This reminds me of my grandmother's house. The grandmother on my dads side has an old clock that sounds just like this. I miss going there because if covid. But just listening to these chimes, I can fully map out the entire house.
This is incredible. A steampunk Nixie version of the old chiming mantel clocks that were everywhere back in the day, but without the winding once a week! I wish I had the skills to build something like this.
I love Westminster chime melody because the clock seems to pray for those who works hard with much risks to protect them against any danger. The clock prays for them at every quarter hour.
My Nan and Grandad had a simple grandfather clock with no details on it at all. But the sound that came out was the same as this but very loud, it was wonderful.
Thank you! Those are Hermle chime rods and hammer assy that I bought for this project and then modded to suit my needs. This project was a "make it up as you go, based on available parts" thing - surprised it turned out as good as it did - will make another one some day using what I learned from this one. If you haven't checked out the Construction Pix link in the description yet, I highly recommend you do.
@@IvanTimber Surprisingly I was able to find my invoice. Bought from perrinwatchparts (dot com). Catalog numbers 73-810 (rods) and CP-0691 (hammer assy). Those are Perrin's SKUs, actual Hermle P/Ns unknown. Sold as parts for "Hermle FHS 340.020 movement". There is no symbol on the rod base that I can see. Are you seeing a reflection maybe?
@@IvanTimber I've just done a thorough inspection of the block and there are no numbers. Only place I didn't look at is the bottom of the block because that would require disassembly. The audio of this video (recorded with camera mic) does not do justice to the sound of the rods. They sound much warmer/fuller in person. They sound a bit "clanky" to me on the vid.
There are solenoids under the top cover. Microcontroller outputs fire the solenoids thru MOSFET driver circuits. Solenoid plungers pull "strings" that raise the chime hammers. You can sort of see strings toward end of this video. See entire setup taken apart at eeberfest.net/gallery.php?set=clock
Outstanding work! Only a thing to make it perfect: convention in clocks is that the first strike of the bell coincides with the hour (00m00s). Nothing hard to fix :)
Thanks. And yeah, I fixed the first strike error a long time ago after a couple British guys on a clock forum were giving me a hard time about it using Big Ben on New Years as their proof. :) The first *bong* of the bell marks midnight...
Just saw this - so much for notifications :( Thanks for that piece of info. At present my chimes start 15 sec before the hour and the first strike hits right at 00 sec. I guess my chimes are playing a bit faster than they should. I think I'll change it for authenticity sake.
What I was saying was that the chime seemed to pause for a second between each bar. I am used to the Westminster chime timing of Big Ben/The great clock in London.
***** We are talking about the same thing then: your "pause" is my "dotted half note". I notice that the chime doesn't sustain the sound for the entire dotted-half interval in the video, thus the apparent pause. In its present version (faster overall tempo) it sounds considerably better. There are a lot of variations of Westminster in use in all sorts of clocks with lots of little differences. But I have to agree that Big Ben is kind of like the "authoritative" version, in which case mine is "wrong".
Yep. Fixed it years ago after being told by commenters and then looking it up. First stroke at exactly the hour. Now all the other chime patterns (the quarters) are also starting earlier so as to finish at :00 seconds.
безупречно сделан корпус и механизм. Очень интересно и грамотно выполнена механическая часть музыки. На фоне всего это великолепия, кусок губки для мытья посуды, выглядит просто как инородный предмет и портит общее впечатление.
***** I'm not sure I understand the question. This is the version of the Westminster Quarters that is in 6/4 (not 5/4) time. Each 4-note phrase is three quarter notes and a dotted half. 1-2-3-456, 1-2-3-456, etc. My note durations are programmed correctly. I'll admit the overall tempo is a bit slow here, I've since speeded it up a little.
Hate to be the nitpicker, but the Westminster chime on the hour should begin before the hour changes and be timed so it strikes the first strike when the hour changes
No idea where to get one - I've never seen a chiming digital clock either - AFAIK this one is unique. I conceived, designed, built, programmed, etc. this one myself from scratch, i.e. it's not based on something I saw somewhere.
I must say Sootikins you did an absolute outstanding job on this very unique beautiful clock! Would LOVE to have one!!! I also love the very unique clock shown in the movie "Intersection" with Richard Gere. So if you ever get the chance to see that movie, if anything just for the clock, it's a MUST see! :) Thanks for showing us this fascinating rare piece and all the hard work you put into it. Truly appreciate it.
I'm looking everywhere for instructions on how to do just the chimes. Does anyone know where I can find a video? I assume the hardware/computer stuff used in this wouldn't be available anymore. Or there is a more efficient way to do it now that years have passed.
All the hardware (microcontroller and otherwise) is available assuming you can find the tubes. For the chimes look at the pix I linked in the video description. More efficient? I don't know what you have in mind.
Or to be more direct: you get a mechanical chime unit from an old mantel clock and devise a way to actuate it electrically. In this case I used solenoids controlled by microcontroller and linked the solenoids to the chime hammers using a nylon monofilament. There are no instructions and there is no one right way to do it. Engineer something that works with what you've got...
+Elevating Northern Colorado There's no way I can answer that completely in a TH-cam comment. Short answers: the time is displayed on Nixie Tubes (google it) which are a type of neon tube. The chimes are from a regular clock, modified so that solenoids actuate the hammers. The brains of the thing is a Atmega328 microcontroller with a bunch of supporting hardware (shift registers, solenoid drivers, power supplies, etc.),
After 2.5 years of continuous operation this clock had its first malfunction today. One note of the chimes quit working. Turned out the brass "tab" that connects the monofilament actuator to the hammer broke off where it was soldered. Easy fix, all good now. I'm actually surprised it ran this long without any mechanical problems!
Sootikins awww
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It normally begins at 11:59:40 and not at 12:00:00 because the first “BONG” must be at 12:00:00
Un homme
It’s not how it works. If you see some real mechanical clocks you would be surprised they chime 3MINIUTES later than the hour... itself
Or sometimes 2 miniutes early.....
That chime speaks to my soul in ways I can't describe.
Matt463634 IKR imagine its 2002 Imagine the scene the clouds the sunset or sunrise
(0:34) 3rd Quarter Past Westminster Chime Synth
Amen
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This reminds me of my grandmother's house. The grandmother on my dads side has an old clock that sounds just like this. I miss going there because if covid. But just listening to these chimes, I can fully map out the entire house.
This is incredible. A steampunk Nixie version of the old chiming mantel clocks that were everywhere back in the day, but without the winding once a week! I wish I had the skills to build something like this.
I love Westminster chime melody because the clock seems to pray for those who works hard with much risks to protect them against any danger. The clock prays for them at every quarter hour.
School chime.
Thanks Westminster.
greeting from Japan.
ToyotomiHideyoshiGre how is ur country
Japan!
This is one of the most beautiful pieces of tech I've seen and heard. Thank you!
Built a Nixie tube clock myself back in about 1972. Mine didn’t have any chimes I though. I like yours a lot!
The years before the 2010's: This Clock sounds very nice!
2010's: MY SHIFT IS FINALLY DONE
ROFL
6 AM
IKRRR ONG
My Nan and Grandad had a simple grandfather clock with no details on it at all. But the sound that came out was the same as this but very loud, it was wonderful.
My dad had an old harmel regulator clock with a banjo style pendulum and it did the same chime. I remember falling asleep to the chimes very relaxing.
a glow discharge of nixie tubes is mesmerizing
I like the combining of old world digital and analog...nicely done!
Now I found the style I want for my Nixie project! This is pure awesomeness...
I love many types of clocks, and the look and sound of this is absolutely gorgeous! Very Nice timepiece!
WOW it looks so steampunk!
1st chime: 12h 00m 17s
2nd chime: 12h 00m 20s
3rd chime: 12h 00m 22s
4th chime: 12h 00m 25s
5th chime: 12h 00m 27s
6th chime: 12h 00m 29s
7th chime: 12h 00m 32s
8th chime: 12h 00m 34s
9th chime: 12h 00m 37s
10th chime: 12h 00m 39s
11th chime: 12h 00m 42s
12th chime: 12h 00m 44s
USELESS INFORMATION:
Long chimes (chimes where the first difference is 3 seconds): 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 (and possibly 12)
2nd differences: 1 = -1; 2 = +1; 3 = -1; 4 = 0; 5 = +1; 6 = -1; 7 = +1; 8 = -1; 9 = +1; 10 = -1; 11 = unknown
3rd differences: 1 = +2; 2 = -2; 3 = +1; 4 = +1; 5 = -2; 6 = +2; 7 = -2; 8 = +2; 9 = -2; 10 = unknown
This clock is SOOOOOO cool!!! I like the deper on the hour gongs!!!
Beautiful sounding chime, nice clock with a blend of vintage and modern.
Thank you! Those are Hermle chime rods and hammer assy that I bought for this project and then modded to suit my needs. This project was a "make it up as you go, based on available parts" thing - surprised it turned out as good as it did - will make another one some day using what I learned from this one.
If you haven't checked out the Construction Pix link in the description yet, I highly recommend you do.
What’s the symbol that is on the base of the rods, also what is The model number?
@@IvanTimber Surprisingly I was able to find my invoice. Bought from perrinwatchparts (dot com). Catalog numbers 73-810 (rods) and CP-0691 (hammer assy). Those are Perrin's SKUs, actual Hermle P/Ns unknown. Sold as parts for "Hermle FHS 340.020 movement".
There is no symbol on the rod base that I can see. Are you seeing a reflection maybe?
@@sootikins nope, chime rods usually have a serial number on the block in front, and the tone just wondering because they sound awesome!
Also thanks! I’ll take a look
@@IvanTimber I've just done a thorough inspection of the block and there are no numbers. Only place I didn't look at is the bottom of the block because that would require disassembly. The audio of this video (recorded with camera mic) does not do justice to the sound of the rods. They sound much warmer/fuller in person. They sound a bit "clanky" to me on the vid.
Regardless of where or who you are, this is possibly the most British thing I've ever seen.
This, this is some beautifull nixie art!
That's a beautiful clock, well done!
Thanks!
Sootikins how did you hook the chimes up to work with the nixie board
There are solenoids under the top cover. Microcontroller outputs fire the solenoids thru MOSFET driver circuits. Solenoid plungers pull "strings" that raise the chime hammers. You can sort of see strings toward end of this video. See entire setup taken apart at eeberfest.net/gallery.php?set=clock
@@sootikins GOOD
Very cool! I have a grandmother clock that can play this chime and It sounds awesome just like this one
Wonderful! Also like the way you have mounted the Nixie Tubes.
I thank God for You. Love, Light, Peace, Music and Joy
Beautiful chimes.
I've Never Seen A Clock Like That Before!
April 16 2023
Excellent craftsmanship.
Wonderful mechanism, very well done indeed.
Nice clock! It has beautiful chimes!
I love ❤️ 💕 that sound of that clock ⏰
Oh!! congrats on your build. Cool.
0:56 Norfolk and Western 611: *looks at clock* Oh my goodness. It’s time for me to go.
Very nice clock. Love the chimes, nixie tubes, and construction.
WOW! New clock technology! Don't even have to wind it! So cool!! I want that clock!
1st Quarter Past Chime +
Single-hammer 1950s-1970s Clock 1st Quarter Past Westminster Chime +
Bells Chiming +
1980s-1999 Clock
It is pretty neat. Especially with mantel or bracket chimes.
Hey I Like that Nixie Clock Because it Counts up the Numbers!
Часы просто отпад))) Ты молодец)
What tha hell awful?
Very nice work. Thanks. Cheers.
Very ingenious. Fantastic
It's one of the most beautiful things i ever saw in my whole life...
Even I taught that
That is a well-made clock :) Very nice.
Thank you!! It's still going strong now in December 2017. Has been in continuous operation since some time early 2012. Guess I got something right xD
You're welcome, and nice to hear :)
Outstanding work! Only a thing to make it perfect: convention in clocks is that the first strike of the bell coincides with the hour (00m00s). Nothing hard to fix :)
Thanks. And yeah, I fixed the first strike error a long time ago after a couple British guys on a clock forum were giving me a hard time about it using Big Ben on New Years as their proof. :) The first *bong* of the bell marks midnight...
Sootikins: Westminster chimes should start 18 seconds before the top of the hour.
Just saw this - so much for notifications :( Thanks for that piece of info. At present my chimes start 15 sec before the hour and the first strike hits right at 00 sec. I guess my chimes are playing a bit faster than they should. I think I'll change it for authenticity sake.
This is really great!
The first strike of the hour bell should mark the hour, not the first strike of the bells ringing the Westminster chimes
I know. Fixed it years ago but didn't make a new video.
What I was saying was that the chime seemed to pause for a second between each bar.
I am used to the Westminster chime timing of Big Ben/The great clock in London.
***** We are talking about the same thing then: your "pause" is my "dotted half note". I notice that the chime doesn't sustain the sound for the entire dotted-half interval in the video, thus the apparent pause. In its present version (faster overall tempo) it sounds considerably better.
There are a lot of variations of Westminster in use in all sorts of clocks with lots of little differences. But I have to agree that Big Ben is kind of like the "authoritative" version, in which case mine is "wrong".
Fantastic, I'd forgotten about clock chimes. Looking on ebay for some chime rods...
2019 5,4,3,2,1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 2019: Finnaly my job is done.. 'yawn'
Love those chimes.
Oooh I want one so bad.
This is amazing =)
Cool design
Потрясающе!!!!! Класс!!!!! Супер!!!!!
Coooooool!!!!!!! I have never seen a digital clock that chimes! Only analog clocks with face and hands that chimes. Where can I get a clock like that?
Did you write the firmware in AVR machine code?
All written in C actually. I use avr-libc and the rest of the WinAVR toolchain. Some do not like WinAVR... I dunno... it's always worked great for me.
Ok. I want one. TAKE MY MONEY
Count me in too!! :D Love this beautiful very unique clock!
Where i can buy it
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Look at the clock
Look at the time
Look at them both
It's time to go
Beautiful.
Super nixie klock !
Oh man that's awesome.
verry cool clock looking both olden n new
AWESOME!
The Westminster Chime Should Be About 17 Seconds Before The Hour. Then After Westminster Chime, It Should Be 12:00.
April 17 2023
Yep. Fixed it years ago after being told by commenters and then looking it up. First stroke at exactly the hour.
Now all the other chime patterns (the quarters) are also starting earlier so as to finish at :00 seconds.
I am gonna miss listening to this because my friend sold my anniversary clock that sounded like this for $5,000.00 !
SHUT UP AND DELETE THE COMMENT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT !
@@johnnyhamilton7939 i already know
When you need to prevent WW3 at 4:00 but you need to got to class at 5:00
I must have this...
It looks abd sounds beautiful =)
Best I've seen!
Gotcha. Thanks. Really neat timepiece
That is a cool clock
безупречно сделан корпус и механизм. Очень интересно и грамотно выполнена механическая часть музыки. На фоне всего это великолепия, кусок губки для мытья посуды, выглядит просто как инородный предмет и портит общее впечатление.
woooow very cool nice work!!!!
nerd-weirdo level easily over 9000!!! :D
nice job, i'm looking for some ideas for my nixie clock
LOVED IT!
I recognize that chime
Why is there a 2-3 second delay between each bar?
***** I'm not sure I understand the question. This is the version of the Westminster Quarters that is in 6/4 (not 5/4) time. Each 4-note phrase is three quarter notes and a dotted half. 1-2-3-456, 1-2-3-456, etc. My note durations are programmed correctly. I'll admit the overall tempo is a bit slow here, I've since speeded it up a little.
i need one of these
Filament Electro-Mechanical Chiming Clock
1963: Noice
2014: HA HA FREDDY FAILURE
Kyle Choy I am crying for that Imagine its like 1990 And imagine the scene Like sunrise and sunset the world......
Haha bear go brrrrrrrr
0:56
SO GOOD
Hate to be the nitpicker, but the Westminster chime on the hour should begin before the hour changes and be timed so it strikes the first strike when the hour changes
Fixed that ages ago, didn't make a new video.
It would be very cool to make a nixie cuckoo clock similar to this.
Interesting idea! Definitely possible.
perfect but be careful because poison of cathode can destroy nixie (on first 3position after is number changing adequate speed)
Thanks. I have included anti-poisoning routines in the firmware. They work, clock has now been running for almost 7 years with no poisoning.
@@sootikins ok
Que hermoso!!!!
0:55 hour chimes
Getting one!
Awesome :)
No idea where to get one - I've never seen a chiming digital clock either - AFAIK this one is unique. I conceived, designed, built, programmed, etc. this one myself from scratch, i.e. it's not based on something I saw somewhere.
I must say Sootikins you did an absolute outstanding job on this very unique beautiful clock! Would LOVE to have one!!! I also love the very unique clock shown in the movie "Intersection" with Richard Gere. So if you ever get the chance to see that movie, if anything just for the clock, it's a MUST see! :) Thanks for showing us this fascinating rare piece and all the hard work you put into it. Truly appreciate it.
Love!!!!!!!
Nice
I'm looking everywhere for instructions on how to do just the chimes. Does anyone know where I can find a video? I assume the hardware/computer stuff used in this wouldn't be available anymore. Or there is a more efficient way to do it now that years have passed.
All the hardware (microcontroller and otherwise) is available assuming you can find the tubes. For the chimes look at the pix I linked in the video description. More efficient? I don't know what you have in mind.
Or to be more direct: you get a mechanical chime unit from an old mantel clock and devise a way to actuate it electrically. In this case I used solenoids controlled by microcontroller and linked the solenoids to the chime hammers using a nylon monofilament. There are no instructions and there is no one right way to do it. Engineer something that works with what you've got...
Hmmmmmm.....to put it another way, How does a Nixie clock work and how do the westminster chime work like that
+Elevating Northern Colorado There's no way I can answer that completely in a TH-cam comment. Short answers: the time is displayed on Nixie Tubes (google it) which are a type of neon tube. The chimes are from a regular clock, modified so that solenoids actuate the hammers. The brains of the thing is a Atmega328 microcontroller with a bunch of supporting hardware (shift registers, solenoid drivers, power supplies, etc.),
i will use this in a fnaf fan game BUT i use this exact chime can i use it pls
Go right ahead.
thx it would take a while
5:59 AM -> 6:00 AM!
saay 2015 if your watching this in 2015
I must have one
How much would it cost me to have you build me one of these?
That clock is the balls.
can i build one myself ? or what ? cause already im in electronics tech ?? answer me
I don't know, can you? You know your abilities, I do not.
no man i need your help whats element or components you use whats called ?? the tube s glasses
Nixie tubes.