WordClock 235

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This is my first WordClock. Simple and without extras. I found the plan at http://www.instructables.com/id/Und-noch-eine-Wordclock/. It runs on an Arduino NANO and a RTC DS3231. The frame is an IKEA RIBBA 23 cm x 23 cm, available at https://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/40378401/. The WordClock grid measures 217 mm x 217 mm and fits perfectly inside the IKEA frame. I used WS2812B smart LED pixel strips from AliExpress, featuring 74 pieces per meter IP30. To accommodate the LED's, I zoomed in the front panel to 235 mm, ensuring it fits snugly within the grid of 74 LED's per meter. Since my printer has a maximum reach of 220mm, I opted out of Build Plate Adhesion. For added safety, I applied Kapton-Tape around the edge of the print bed. The file Front_HowtoInkScape.pdf demonstrates how to create your own front panel, perfect for adapting to other languages.