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F1 BLARE

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By @SahirAli

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F1 BLARE is a custom F1-inspired alarm clock built around a custom PCB and a XIAO ESP32-C3. It features a 2.25" TFT display and four physical buttons for controlling the clock, setting three different alarms, and stopping the buzzer. The enclosure is designed around the shape and controls of an F1 steering wheel, combining motorsport-inspired styling with a practical 3D-printable CAD design. The project brings together PCB design, embedded firmware, electronics, and 3D CAD into one functional desk device. 🏎️⏰

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@SahirAli on F1 BLARE

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I’ve updated the design based on the reviewer feedback:
Increased the switch-hole clearances.
Added a complete STEP export of the enclosure assembly.
Added a PCB-fitted view to show how the electronics fit inside.
Improved the enclosure for easier 3D printing.
Added/clarified the rear mounting hole for wall mounting.
Updated the project images and description to match the new F1 steering-wheel-inspired design.
The goal is to keep the F1 look while making the enclosure practical to manufacture and assemble. 🏁⏰

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@SahirAli on F1 BLARE

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I have redesigned my BLARE alarm clock to be inspired by an F1 steering wheel instead of using an F1 car STL. It will have a central 2.25” TFT display, four physical buttons for controlling the clock and three alarms, and a custom PCB inside a 3D-printed enclosure.
I have designed the enclosure to be proper CAD and 3D-print friendly, with the F1 steering-wheel styling built directly into the enclosure rather than relying on an imported model.

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@SahirAli on F1 BLARE

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I built F1 BLARE, a custom alarm clock inspired by Formula 1. Instead of making a regular alarm clock, I wanted to combine electronics, PCB design, programming, and 3D modelling into something that looks like an actual F1 car.
The project uses a Seeed XIAO ESP32-C3, a 2.25” TFT display, four mechanical switches, and a 3.3V piezo buzzer, all connected through a custom PCB that I designed in KiCad. The display shows the current time and has separate screens for three different alarms.
The four buttons are used to switch between screens, increase/decrease alarm times, set alarms, and stop the alarm when it rings. I’m also designing a 3D printed F1 car body that sits on top of the clock’s base, with the display and buttons integrated into the base.
This project has been a great way for me to learn PCB design, soldering, ESP32 firmware, KiCad, electronics, and CAD, while building something I actually want to keep on my desk.

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