Russian DIY creator AlexGyver has completed his latest “Challenge Accepted” project: a big, good-looking wall clock made using 24 small stepper motors called BKA30D-R5. These are the same kind of tiny motors you find inside car dashboards to move speedometer or fuel gauge needles. Each motor has two shafts, but he only uses one to control a custom pointer. With 24 of them arranged in a circle, he created a unique way to show time without any traditional clock hands or numbers. The whole setup looks modern and artistic, almost like a piece of kinetic wall art.
For each motor, Alex 3D-printed a lightweight needle (the pointer) and a nice cover to hide the wires and make everything look clean and stylish. When the clock is on, all the needles sit neatly in a home position so it stays calm and minimal. Then, once every minute (or whenever the time changes), the needles move together to point at the right spots and show the current hour and minute in a smooth, satisfying way. The motion is quiet and precise, which makes watching the clock change feel oddly relaxing and fun at the same time.
You can connect your phone to set the time or adjust any needle if needed. It’s a beautiful mix of cheap motors, custom 3D prints, and simple electronics that turns everyday parts into something special and eye-catching. This project shows how a little creativity can turn ordinary dashboard components into a one-of-a-kind decorative piece that actually tells time in a fresh, stylish way.
The cool clock uses tiny motors to create a unique display. Everything is custom designed and moves quietly to tell time in a elegant way.
