French group Mojoptix, a member of the digital design-sharing website and community Thingiverse, has invented an innovative digital sundial that works precisely and accurately and does not make use of moving parts or electronics of any kind.
This particular sundial is designed with numerous miniature slots that are placed at various angles. Depending on the angle at which sunlight bathes the top of the device, the sunlight infiltrates some of those slots. Depending on the combination of slots that are arranged relative to the sun, the pixels will work together to create a specific time display.
To set the digital sundial up, all you have to do is stick it on a weighted glass jar before making sure the device is facing north and adjusting the angle of the gnomon to compensate for your latitude.
You can even make your own digital sundial using the same design if you fancy, with Mojoptix making open-source DIY instructions available to anyone wanting to create their very own digital sundial.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- 3d-printed Digital Sundials
- Opportunity for companies to leverage 3D printing technology to create innovative and precise sundials without using electronics or moving parts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Digital Design
- Digital design platforms can benefit from the invention of 3D-printed digital sundials, providing new opportunities to create interactive and functional designs.
- Open-source DIY
- Open-source DIY communities can explore the potential of 3D-printed digital sundials, allowing individuals to create their own customized time displays.
- Solar Technology
- Solar technology industries can find disruptive innovation opportunities with 3D-printed digital sundials, providing a unique and sustainable way to display time using sunlight.
