The QuadClock Orbix
This clock shows time through four circular displays on a slim 7mm base - one digit per screen, nothing more. You get a nice selection of fonts to match your style, adjustable through physical buttons on the device itself. There are no apps to install, no accounts to create, and no required Wi-Fi signals. What makes it different? It does one job without excuses: reliable timekeeping you set once and trust to work like your microwave or toaster. Simple, visible, and permanently offline.
Key Features
Display
- Four 36mm circular displays (1.28", 240×240 pixels)
- Flicker-free viewing at any angle
- Night mode: dims & shifts to red at night time
Timekeeping
- Accurate timekeeping using a temperature-compensated crystal
- Auto daylight savings adjustment
- Backup battery maintains time during outages
- 12h or 24h format display
Alarms & Sounds
- Individual alarms for each day of the week
- Wake up to a rooster, cowbells, ptarmigan call, or The Moldau symphony
- Optional hourly chimes
- Optional soft 'flip' sound on the minute change (remember the split-flap clocks?)
Customization
- 14 fonts, carefully selected for clarity and style - from modern to retro
- Color/brightness controls
- 4 physical buttons for adjustments
Power & Size
- USB-C powered (cable/adapter not included)
- Web-based software updates via USB-C cable
- 15.0cm wide × 4.0cm deep × 4.6cm tall
- Slim 7mm base
Choose your color
I have tested six different colors so far. The basic black and iridium versions have smooth surfaces, while the rosewood, clay brown, yellow ochre and granite versions are intentionally designed with a rougher texture for a more natural look. They all look great!
Why did I make it?
I wanted to create a product that I could design from the ground up. I invented this clock because I had never seen a design like it before, and I liked the idea of making it available to others. Recently, I spent three months refining the concept of the QuadClock. It was an exciting process—creating the schematic, designing the circuit board, developing the software, modeling the case, and putting together the documentation.
Important to know
While the bare displays give the clock a clean look, they aren't designed for rough handling. Be mindful around children and pets.
Due to the minimal case design, the speaker is quite small. While it’s not hi-fi or particularly loud, it likely produces enough sound to wake you up if you use it as an alarm clock.
3D Print Disclaimer: This item is 3D printed in small batches at my workshop, and as such, minor variations in finish, fit, and material quality are to be expected.
While I strive to make the clock as polished and well-made as possible, it’s still a hand crafted product. I hope you’ll enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it!
