Re-entering Mundane Existence via the Time Artifact
In the bustling world of technology, the constant pursuit of our attention by various devices and platforms presents numerous distractions in daily life. Seeking a less complicated alternative, [mar1ash], a maker, introduces the 'Time Brick': a minimalistic Wi-Fi clock and weather station.
This unassuming device features an ESP-01 module and a compact LEGO-like enclosure, requiring minimal user interaction. Its small OLED display shows the time, date, weather, and humorous quotes, offering a brief reprieve from the norm. The Time Brick sits silently by a bed or computer, requiring only a USB connection for power.
The device obtains its information via a Wi-Fi connection configured in the device's code and cycles through various displays with animations for the weather, a 'night mode' adjusting to low-light conditions, and Error handling for Wi-Fi drops without causing crashes. The project's code is available on its GitHub page.
While a product called "Time Brick" may not be widely recognized in the tech market, its description suggests it could function as a Wi-Fi-enabled clock with accurate time and weather information. It would provide a minimalist interface for easy readability, automatic Wi-Fi synchronization for maintaining time accuracy, and weather updates. The device might also allow user customization for different weather metrics and time formats.
On a related note, several products labeled "Brick" exist, such as distraction-blocking hardware, portable explosion-proof lights, and waterproof Bluetooth speakers. However, these products do not resemble the smart clock/weather device described.
This DIY smart-home device, the Time Brick, functions as a Wi-Fi-enabled clock with smart technology, offering weather updates and customizable time formats. It is a minimalist gadget designed to deliver information while minimizing distractions in a compact LEGO-like enclosure.
