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The Torlo was born from a simple yet brilliant idea of harnessing an oscillating motor as its power source. A salvaged voice coil from a scarp laptop HDD fit perfectly into this concept, boasting powerful magnets that could drive a series of 3D printed gears with ease. Building upon the previous Holo Clock design, the Torlo's creators adapted and refined the idea to create a unique time-telling masterpiece. The clock's gears were arranged to hang on one side of the frame, while the rings that displayed the time hung on the other side. At its heart, the Torlo boasted a voice coil located at the center of the drive train, expertly driven by an Attiny pulsing every two seconds. As it pulsed, the balance wheel pushed a cam and ratchet, incrementally turning the clock forward by two seconds. The rest of the clock's mechanism was a straightforward drive train that effortlessly powered the minute and hour rings, displaying the time with precision. The Torlo is an intricate project due to its numerous intricately printed parts, requiring patience and finesse during assembly. Calibrating the printer is crucial to ensure the gears don't freeze; if they are too tight, they will jam, rendering the clock inoperable. All of the parts were carefully printed with a 0.4mm nozzle at a layer height of 0.2-0.25mm, showcasing the precision and attention to detail required for this project's success. To learn more about the Torlo and its creation, visit Hackaday.com.