Block Clock Ring

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This is to make a ring that can function as a clock by using a 1-meter long WS2812B light strip.How I assembled this:Print 6 of the ring sections & 6 ring brace components, base, stand, base cover, and 5 ring coversArrange sections in a circle on a flat surface. Get a hose clamp that completely encircles them - may have to daisy-chain a few hose clamps together.Only 5 sections will need to be glued together. Mark the extra section with a marker so it does NOT get glued to the rest.Glue the 5 sections together and tighten hose clamp(s) to help adjust and hold the circle shape.Apply glue to 4 of the ring braces and assemble them to the glued sections with 1/4x20 bolts.Once glue sets, assemble the partial ring section onto the base with two remaining ring braces.Test fit the light strip around the outer wall of the "C" channel.Notes: I had to trim some excess length from the tail end of my light strip. There is a relief where the wires go into the base. Depending on the light strip, this may be too small (take a Dremel to it) or too large (add some shim).Glue ring together with the remaining braces.Adhere light strip in place, and run wires into base. Note the hole in the back of the base helps if you need to pull the wires through to strip and add some length. Later, this is where the rear stand gets glued to.Wire the esp32 to the lights, test functions, etc... it'd be wise to do this earlier, but I like to get at it.Glue the ring covers on. Note that one ring cover is slightly longer because there was going to be a noticeable gap. You may need to modify this since it will vary depending on a great number of factors.The rear stand can now be glued in place. The rectangular cutout in this part fits the standard 5V adapter plug that comes with many 5V power supplies. There is a semi-circle cutout to route a USB cable.The cover holes and stand holes align, so can be assembled together with long 1/4x20 bolts.