Hobby projects

One of my hobby projects is creating a clock inspired by the remarkable achievements of Hisashige Tanaka, a Japanese rangaku scholar. Hisashige was a renowned engineer, inventor, and scholar during the Bakumatsu and early Meiji period in Japan. In fact, his contributions were so significant that he is often referred to as the "Thomas Edison of Japan" or "Karakuri Giemon." It is truly fascinating to delve into the world of mechanical clocks and pay homage to the innovative spirit of Hisashige Tanaka through my own clock-building endeavor. 

The Python visualization presented above showcases my clock design specifically tailored for STILLWATER, OK, USA. The clock indexes dynamically adjust based on the length of the day, varying with the changing seasons. During summer, an increased number of hour indexes appear at the upper side of the clock, symbolizing the extended daylight hours. Conversely, in winter, more hour indexes are visible on the lower side of the circle, indicating the shorter daylight duration.

Below, you can observe simulations of clocks featuring different index lengths.