DIY: Special Watch Display

[ten10]

Dear Forummers,

Most people who ever display their precious timepieces, do it passively. They display them in a watchbox or perhaps with a static acrylic stand.

Why not have something like this...?



At rest, the box is dark and mysterious (top photo)
Once you wave your hand close or touch the box, it'll light up showing your prized collection inside. So imagine a few of such boxes......

There's no slide switches, no rockers, no push-buttons... just a "sensor" switch.

This Special Watch Display is a 3-part project. It mainly consist of the following.

Part 1 - The Watch Stand
Part 2 - The "Sensor" Circuit
Part 3 - The Housing (Box)

Instructions for Part 1 is now ready. Parts 2 and 3 will be released two weeks apart.

Please PM me for full instructions to DIY a Watch Stand if you're interested. I won't be posting in my blog.

DIY Watch Stand...


cheers

[ten10]

PM me your email address and I'll give you the full instructions to make your own watch stand.

[ten10]

Part 2 of this special DIY project is available in my blog. This is for the "Sensor Circuit".

cheers!

[ten10]

DIY Special Watch Display

Part 3 (last part) is the final instalment for this project and now available in my blog.

When combined, all 3 parts will make a unique display that proudly showcases your timepiece.

If you have doubts about making it, just PM me.

cheers!

[seiko.citizen]

If you dont mind a suggestion. Maybe drop the voltage abit more, i reckon, the light box may be a tad bright. also if can wire the LEDs on the main frame and attaching a thin piece of perspex to disperse the light. gives a softer feel. just my A$0.02

[ten10]

Ya hor! A bit too bright like soccer stadium...

Will tone it down from 12V to 9V... make it look more like showroom effect!

Thx for the suggestion bro.

cheers!

[seiko.citizen]

Thinking back, placement of the LED helps too. If you have noticed, AD cabinets, usually have the focus from the four corners. Wiring one-two led in the corner shouldnt be too much hassle. might even look neater.

btw - where does your DIY stop? You have electrical, handicrafts, wooden crafts, etc.

Any experience with cars? home renovations? etc? It'll be interesting to know.

[ten10]

Thinking back, placement of the LED helps too. If you have noticed, AD cabinets, usually have the focus from the four corners. Wiring one-two led in the corner shouldnt be too much hassle. might even look neater.

btw - where does your DIY stop? You have electrical, handicrafts, wooden crafts, etc.

Any experience with cars? home renovations? etc? It'll be interesting to know.

Yup, you are right... 4 LEDs would be sufficient but I just wanted to add a bit more glam lah! I guess its abit too much

My DIY brings food on my table leh bro, if I need to do sewage I'll do it just to make some money. Its tough for me... hic hic!

I really thank those who have supported me and the postings on DIY is my bit to return my appreciation lah!

Hope no one thinks I'm PCK! Hahahahahaha....

[seiko.citizen]

wow! A true handy person thats good man. rare skill to find in sunny s'pore.