Atomic Clock Conversion

How to convert a normal, analog clock into an "Atomic Clock" in just a few minutes using simple tools and parts from Klockit.com Atomic Clock Conversion Video Enjoy!

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 25 - iPad Edition

Following a long delay, I have produced a new episode. This time I'm talking about Apple's iPad. Like most computers, it doesn't keep time very well on its own. However, believe it or not, you can have atomic timekeeping on an iPad! You just have to know what apps to use. And that's what I want to tell you about.

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First and foremost, if you have an iPhone, an iPod Touch or an iPad, you must get this free clock app from Emerald Time...

Apple's iTunes Store link to view and/or download this free app

Check out their web site for this explanation of their free Emerald Time App.

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If you want to spend a mere 99 cents and get a really pretty Observatory App, also from Emerald Time, well, check this out...

Apple's iTunes Store link to view and/or download Emerald Observatory

Again, check out their official web site for more information about this app. (Please note that the Emerald Observatory is only available for the iPad.)




But wait! There's more. For another mere 99 cents you can enjoy the wonderful World Clock Pro HD. Check out these screen shots...

Here is the link to the Apple iTunes App Store listing of this beautiful app.

One of the great things about this app is that it will work with the iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad. So reach deep into your piggy bank and let that 99 cents do something beautiful to your portable device.

And then there are some other, free apps to consider. For example, Here's the free version of a sunrise/sunset database. It can automatically detect where you are and then tell you the sunrise and sunset times for that location.


And here are the links to some other FREE apps that I mentioned in this episode...

The Wink Alarm Clock for iPad

The Dali Clock for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Text Time for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

But... enough with the blog text. Be sure to download Episode 25 of my podcast right here...

Episode 25 of The Atomic Timekeeping Podcast

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 24

I'm back! This time I'll talk a little about the newest offerings I've seen at Wal-Mart but then I'll also tell you about the HD radio receiver I recently installed in my car. This thing can set itself to the "correct" time provided by broadcasters... or can it? Learn more by listening.

By the way, did you know that James Cameron has given us a new, out-of-this-world way to keep time? Read all about it here...
http://www.leapsecond.com/unclock.htm

Download my podcast episode here...
AtomicPodcast24.mp3

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 23

It's a special, video edition of the Atomic Timekeeping Podcast and, this time, I'm going to show you how to use an "Atomix" clock.

Download the episode at the link below:
AtomixDemo.m4v

...or enjoy the YouTube version...

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 22

You can find "Atomix" radio controlled clock movements from Klockit at this place...
http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-77__sku-AAAAH.html

...and if you want to see the movement which uses three AA batteries instead of just one, check it out here...
http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-77__sku-Atomic_Clock_Movement_Battery_Pack.html

And now, a quick illustration to show how batteries can be arranged in "parallel" or in "series."

When batteries are wired in "parallel," as in the example above, the voltage remains the same but each individual battery is drained less than if you only used one.

When batteries are wired in "series," as in the example above, the voltage of each battery adds to the entire voltage of the circuit. So three batteries together will produce three times the voltage.

Anyhow, download episode 22 of this podcast right here...
AtomicPodcast22.mp3
(Running Time 27:59)

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 21

Sorry about missing my last couple of deadlines, but here's a new episode...

Download this podcast here...
AtomicPodcast21.mp3
(Running Time 31:33)

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 20

In this episode, I talk about the amazing gadget which was mysteriously preventing my radio controlled clocks from receiving WWVB. Hmmmm.

http://www.amazon.com/Eco-i-Lite-Power-failure-Handheld-Nightlight/dp/B001TA52CG/

Download this episode here...
Atomicpodcast20.mp3
(Running time 21:30)