This clock uses addressable RGB LEDs that are on a serial link so its not a simple driver short. The software is probably rather complicated, so I think something in one of the config options got corrupted, and the software is confused. Unfortunately, there is no documented device-reset option. I will try removing the backup battery and shorting-out the power to see if that will force a reset.
On Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:40:09 AM UTC-7 Adrian Godwin wrote: > Likely a digit driver transistor failed short-circuit. > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM gregebert <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Well, I took the plunge and bought one. There's no way I could design & >> build one for that price on my own. Like the edge-lit LED clock I bought a >> few years ago, I expect this one will work for awhile, then get wonky. >> >> My edge-lit clock has the tens-hours displaying multiple numerals (a >> logical OR of all other digits; very odd) at the same time, and at first I >> thought something was shorting-out signals on the board but no amount of >> scrubbing or tapping has fixed it. I'm having a hard time believing the >> code got corrupted just enough to do this, but not enough to completely >> trash the overall functionality. >> >> After I get this running, I'll post a video. >> >> *L**ike I really need yet another clock ????? * I guess it's a form >> of substance addiction. At least it's not my health/safety that's at risk, >> or any else's. Just my electric bill. I think my clocks have gobbled close >> to 300kWhr in the past 2 years, according to the multifunction panel meter >> I installed. >> >> On Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 4:36:05 PM UTC-7 Nick Andrews wrote: >> >>> Interesting! Now, how about making one that mimics the venerable large >>> Burroughs tubes? You could make a huge alphanumeric display... >>> >>> On Sun, Aug 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM Mac Doktor <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> https://chinese-electronics-products-tested.blogspot.com/p/ceramic-filament-clock-kit-tested.html >>>> >>>> https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808597255015.html >>>> >>>> >>>> This place ships to the US: >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.icstation.com/digital-clock-with-light-adjustment-soldering-projects-alarm-clock-electronic-kits-creative-present-p-16544.html >>>> >>>> >>>> Terry Bowman, KA4HJH >>>> "The Mac Doctor" >>>> >>>> https://www.astarcloseup.com >>>> >>>> “...the book said something astonishing, a very big thought. The stars, >>>> it said, were suns but very far away. The Sun was a star but close >>>> up.”—Carl Sagan, "The Backbone Of Night", *Cosmos*, 1980 >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "neonixie-l" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0DB9A0D2-B87F-4444-ACBD-71E1BC3E05E2%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0DB9A0D2-B87F-4444-ACBD-71E1BC3E05E2%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "neonixie-l" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> > To view this discussion, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/69b48c25-031e-4218-8f25-4cfd1b6ebe7cn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/69b48c25-031e-4218-8f25-4cfd1b6ebe7cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/582eee83-1050-4e1b-8634-93a4608cc06fn%40googlegroups.com.
