Doctor Who Shakri Cube Clock
If you’re a Whovian you probably recognize this Shakri Cube, featured in a recent episode. Because of their countdown timer feature and small size, I thought they would be ideal for a clock. These cubes also open, so an iOS device dock might be a worthwhile addition. This could be a normal clock or alarm clock.
The only drawback would be needing a cord for power, which spoils the appearance of this looking somewhat like a prop replica. All the LED lights are not very optimal for battery operation. Instead it could be solar-powered or maybe sitting on a wireless charge pad/mat, allowing you to pick it up and juggle it or throw recklessly at co-workers.
I’d also include a couple of plain black cubes, should you want to stack them. Power could be re-routed through all the cubes, much like this neat Tetris light from Thinkgeek.*
*Speaking of Tetris and clocks and Thinkgeek, have you seen this?
Posted on November 16, 2012, in Electronics, Gadgets, TV and tagged Alarm Clock, countdown clock, Doctor Who, Electronics, Gadgets, Tardis, TV. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
Nice concept! But I don’t know how I feel about the power cord — maybe a 9V battery + solar? Not for the form factor, but because I don’t want my cube to “wake up” determined to send me into cardiac arrest one year after purchase. Better to limit the power…. Just in case.
That’s one way to go for sure! Wireless power is the best way to approach this concept.
I really really want one of these Shakri Cube Clocks! How/where would I get one and haw much would they be? And do they ship to NZ?
Sorry it’s just a concept. Also I have numerous trade sanctions against New Zealand. They know what they did.