Working Minecraft Clock

Hello! My name is Keegan. I'm a fifteen year old student from Fort McMurray, Alberta. For this challenge, I decided to build a working replica of a Minecraft clock. As someone who plays a lot of Minecraft, I believe that this clock would look amazing hanging on the wall of any gamer's room.

- wood

- clock parts

- glass panel

- cardstock

- paint

- markers

- tape

- nails

- screws

I started by finding a reference of the clock. I used this reference to draw up a concept design for a real-life working clock that would move with the hour hand. I also sketched up a 3D assembly concept. The assembly includes the base, the day/night disk, and the top cover.

I carefully measured out 1x1 inch squares to create a 14x16 inch pixelated circle. With the help of my dad, I cut out the shape and attached strips along the edges to be able to attach the top. We also took apart a cheap clock and used its motor, hands, and glass. We measured and cut out a hole in the base to insert the clock's motor and moved on.

The disk is quite simple. Half of it is coloured to represent the day time, and the other half is coloured to represent the night. It is attached to the hour hand of the clock so it moves with the hour. There are no specific numbers located on the clock, but any seasoned Minecraft player would be able to get a general sense of time by looking at it.

The top piece is cut to match the shape of the base, with a panel cut out to view the disk. I referenced the in-game design in order to paint it, making it as accurate as possible. Later, we attached a glass panel onto the back of the top piece so you cannot touch the disk from the outside. After a few coats of paint, it was ready to be attached to the rest of the clock.

I aligned the disk with the time, then attached the top piece with four screws, one on each side. Finally, it was complete.

You can see it move in the time-lapse video above!