Yes, was back less than 24 hours ago.

 

Given that the cost of the original clock was in Rupees, the source of the original components was probably not the suppliers that I am familiar with. And given the towering inflation that has been inflicted on much of the world today, even the "friend's" effort could not be duplicated.
However, certainly a clock sort of assembly could be made from used components if the "second user" market were adequately exploited. But it would demand a fair amount of expertise to accomplish, AND the resulting creation would be a One Of A Kind item not easily duplicated.
So it does not seem likely that the original effort can be outdone, or even matched.
Unless the TS is a MASTER OF RECYCLING.

 

How about 50 Rupees? Possible?

$0.24 (19.63 Rupees):

 

Hi All,
Sorry, was a bit late for this reply. (My friend needed my laptop for 2 days). Anyways, Cheaper or Costly. I have decided to start my project. Please list out the things to procure:

Hope you all are with me for this project. Please Help. Thanks in Advance.

With Hope,
Shafty

 

Hi All,
Sorry, was a bit late for this reply. (My friend needed my laptop for 2 days). Anyways, Cheaper or Costly. I have decided to start my project. Please list out the things to procure:

Hope you all are with me for this project. Please Help. Thanks in Advance.

With Hope,
Shafty

the first thing is to identify your priorities
things that come to mind

is it a one off
is it just for you
is it for a demo or constant usage over many years

is it to be wearable, or to be a stand alone
what power source do you envisage, "mains" , battery ,re chargeable, PV, one time battery

Is it to be readable all the time
is it to be read by you , or by many people at a distance

what accuracy do you want
what actual cost do you want
what is your time scales
what support do you have
what equipment do you have to hand

Sorry, from the different comments so far, its just us speculating what you want.

 

Hi All,
Sorry, was a bit late for this reply. (My friend needed my laptop for 2 days). Anyways, Cheaper or Costly. I have decided to start my project. Please list out the things to procure:

Hope you all are with me for this project. Please Help. Thanks in Advance.

With Hope,
Shafty

You'll have to provide a specification to work out a design before you can compile a bill of materials.

"The cheapest LCD clock possible" now can be expensive? You never explained what you mean by "to build", you have not specified a set of functions (except 'always on" and 12- or 24hour format. "Always on" has no clear meaning in this context as you can see from the thread, and the format is immaterial to the basic design.

You will need to be far more specific if you actually plan to make something and hope to get help here.

 

the first thing is to identify your priorities
things that come to mind

is it a one off - No
is it just for you - Yes
is it for a demo or constant usage over many years - Constant Usage

is it to be wearable, or to be a stand alone - Standalone
what power source do you envisage, "mains" , battery ,re chargeable, PV, one time battery - Rechargeable battery is also okay

Is it to be readable all the time - Yes
is it to be read by you , or by many people at a distance - Only by Me. (2 Meter Radius is enough)

what accuracy do you want - Has to be visible from 2 meters away
what actual cost do you want - Cheapest possible (Upon reading the replies, I have increased my budget. 250 Ruppee if Not 300 Max)
what is your time scales - 24 Hours (AM/PM not required)
what support do you have - Self confidence
what equipment do you have to hand - A Laptop

Sorry, from the different comments so far, its just us speculating what you want.

 

You will need to be far more specific if you actually plan to make something and hope to get help here.
I just need a clock to glance at.

 

what equipment do you have to hand

Ready to purchase whatever is needed. I even can borrow things my dear electronics aware friends.

 

You will need to be far more specific if you actually plan to make something and hope to get help here.
I just need a clock to glance at.

what parts can you get / have for free ?
accuracy, how many seconds per day are you prepared for it to loose / gain

Given the cost requirement,
have you considered a wooden clock,
I've seen a few made out of old "tea chests" and off cuts of ply wood,

would not be LCD, but the requirement seems to be flexible,

 

Dear Me

what parts can you get / have for free ?
accuracy, how many seconds per day are you prepared for it to loose / gain

Given the cost requirement,
have you considered a wooden clock,
I've seen a few made out of old "tea chests" and off cuts of ply wood,

would not be LCD, but the requirement seems to be flexible,

Dear Doctor JohnSmith,
Thanks for supporting me...
what parts can you get / have for free ?
I can get a soldering machine. (My Dad has it)
As my Home is located in the heart of the city, I can get electronics spares also cheaper.
accuracy, how many seconds per day are you prepared for it to loose / gain
If started,
Will sleep only after finishing the project. That is my dedication level.
Given the cost requirement,
have you considered a wooden clock,
I've seen a few made out of old "tea chests" and off cuts of ply wood,
Form factor should be very tiny

 

You will need to be far more specific if you actually plan to make something and hope to get help here.
I just need a clock to glance at.

I'm sorry but we just aren't communicating. Good luck with your project, I hope it is successful.

 

I'm sorry but we just aren't communicating. Good luck with your project, I hope it is successful.

Sorry. I was having my lunch. That's why not able to explain it properly.



Something like the above is okay. You know, a wired display standing on the wire itself. And some other paper block to not make the battery move. As simple as that.

 

If the TS does not own "a soldering machine" than my guess is they also lack fine soldering skills and experience. Without that skill it does not seem likely that any design could actually be built. That includes the suggestion for attaching a larger display to a cheap electronic LCD watch.

 

If the TS does not own "a soldering machine" than my guess is they also lack fine soldering skills and experience. Without that skill it does not seem likely that any design could actually be built. That includes the suggestion for attaching a larger display to a cheap electronic LCD watch.

No Mister Bill, I can do it!

 

Can someone atleast list out the components to procure?

With Hope,
Shafty

 

Can someone atleast list out the components to procure?

With Hope,
Shafty

you need a display
you need a means to drive that display
you need a means of calculating the time
you need a means of powering
a fair bit of wire,
a fair bit of experience in wiring up,
probably a scope and volt meter for testing and know how to use them

 

Not to be sarcastic but to make a point for you, you will need:

1 R6 Cell
1 (whatever that is...)

Done.

 

Is there a virtual builder to test and analyze like AutoCAD for Civil Engineers?

 

Check out my blog on how to build a date+time clock.

https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/ubs/msp430-24hr-clock-with-calendar.575/