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Open-source BTClock parts for sale btclock.store/

5282 sats \ 26 comments \ @dsbaars 14 Nov 2023 bitcoin freebie

In May I already shared here that I worked on the BTClock (#175847). Together with another bitcoiner we designed a kit with a custom made PCB which you can order on the webshop, so you can build it yourself. To build it you do to order the ePaper displays and the ESP32 (Wemos S3 mini) on AliExpress.

On the wiki there is a step-by-step guide. Also there is a Telegram-group where users and builders can ask questions and ask/give support.

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64 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin 14 Nov 2023

https://www.thebitcoinbugle.com/nvk-arrested-by-interpol-over-plot-to-convert-big-ben-into-blockclock/

331 sats \ 0 replies \ @benthecarman 15 Nov 2023

You can get the real thing here https://blockclockmini.com/

25 sats \ 0 replies \ @cyberpunk02 15 Nov 2023

making one!

10 sats \ 5 replies \ @blocktock 14 Nov 2023

Bug Report

There is no 'Checkout' button on the Cart page
The site is returning "There has been a critical error on this website." on Checkout page

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

Thanks a lot for reporting, will look into it right away!

edit: Fixed!

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @blocktock 14 Nov 2023

Nicely done. Any chance of worldwide shipping anytime soon?

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

I'm looking for a way to manage the shipping costs for outside the EU while keeping costs and customs forms the lowest. For the US it's coming soon at https://btc-hardware-solutions.square.site/

May I ask what country/continent you're from?

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @blocktock 14 Nov 2023

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @dsbaars OP 15 Nov 2023

Find me on Telegram or Twitter (same username as here), let's see if we can find an economic way to get it to you :)

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 14 Nov 2023

Fantastic! Great work, congratulations. A watch only for Bitcoin nerds.

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @OneOneSeven 14 Nov 2023

I get an error at checkout

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

Thanks for reporting, will look into it right away!

edit: Fixed!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @OneOneSeven 14 Nov 2023

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @kroko 14 Nov 2023

Nice!

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @usagi 14 Nov 2023

Can the clock accommodate seven (or eight 😅) digit prices? What would it look like?

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @nullcount 14 Nov 2023

Sats per dollar fixes this

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @usagi 14 Nov 2023

Good point. But I'd say it fixes it partially. Ideally, I would still like to see dollars per BTC, and I was wondering if something clever happens when the number of digits expands.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

There are many possibilities, you can code one yourself. This I just implemented:

Other ways I could think of is writing it as 100K.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @usagi 14 Nov 2023

Very nice, thank you.

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Zepasta 14 Nov 2023

175€ lmao! You guys are crazy.

Stack sats, don't waste fiat on unnecessary things.

151 sats \ 2 replies \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

It's €125 if you build it yourself. It is designed to be a fun and open-source DIY project by bitcoiners, for bitcoiners. Some people are not able or have the time to solder it themselves. Also I only accept sats as payment.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Zepasta 14 Nov 2023

175 or 125, DIY or not, doesn't matter, that was not my point

people should be stacking sats, not wasting money on expensive eletronic waste.

24 sats \ 0 replies \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

This is getting off-topic but I disagree, people should indeed think about what they spend their money on and if you think this is not useful that's perfectly fine.

However, people should also spend their sats. Huge fan of this article which explains why.

Last but not least, the repairability of open source hardware projects is very high. If it breaks you can just replace one of the components to repair it cheaply or use the components in other projects. In both cases it doesn't become electronic waste as closed, proprietary stuff often does when it breaks.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @fred 14 Nov 2023

So the BTClock give the data of block height, mined BTC and the likes right?

70 sats \ 1 reply \ @dsbaars OP 14 Nov 2023

Thats right! Here is a screenshot of the web-interface so you can see all the features:

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @blocktock 14 Nov 2023

Sats per byte & Mempool size would be killer additions