Saturn era 7 segment display replica

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A Saturn era display replica. Find related article on Hackaday. https://hackaday.io/project/166686-nasa-apollo-saturn-v-clock-countdown-display The two versions are: 1\. Where the diffusion faceplate alignment is aided by two fake rivets. The original had rivets in these positions, that held the diffusor in place. 2\. A version, with two 3 mm diameter holes instead of the fake rivets, so M2 heat set inserts should fit them. For each version, to get the original scale right, you should set the thickness of the display to 19 mm. The Separator was added after every second digit, as a ":" marker. It was probably printed on the original, I added two holes, to be able to lit it from behind and use a diffusor plate on it, like the digits. A way to secure this will be coming in <del>Q1</del> 2022. The large diameter through holes are supposed to house the 7 LEDs, that light up each segment of the display. You can use the small diameter holes to secure a PCB to the back of the display. PCB design will be linked once I am done with it. DISCLAIMER: The model was not printed yet, as at the moment I cant do it. If anyone would post a make, I would appreciate it. This requires a lot more work than just 3D printing, you will need to manufacture the faceplate and the PCB for yourself. PCB design will be linked, once it is finished. It will be optimized to work as a clock number display. Some details might change, regarding the holes that are used to secure things to the display (probably threads will be added). Future: 1\. A spacer will be designed to separate digits in the clock, just as in the original. (It was added to the file list on 30/12/2021.) 2\. PCB design for the small digit is coming in <del>January</del> summer 2022. 3\. Metric threads will be added to some of the holes and will be uploaded as alternatives. It will be coming in <del>Q1</del> Q3 2022. 4\. The bigger display will be modelled too, with spacers and PCB also. This will be done sometime in 2022.