Beltor – Silas Kühn, Elisabeth Wörn

Beltor is a time-displaying object that uses eleven motors and toothed belts to display the time. The toothed belts are arranged in such a way that they can create a 7-segment display with the current time, familiar from digital alarm clocks. The segments required for this can be found on the toothed belts in all possible configurations. They are represented by white lines, the length and spacing of which ultimately define the appearance of the numbers. The interaction is controlled by Arduino microcontrollers, the heart of the clock. Using an algorithm, it always moves the correct segments of the current time to the center. The clock is based on a black MDF board, which is finished with linseed oil to achieve a high-quality, matt finish. The other visible components are also kept in black and the cables are concealed so that the user can fully immerse themselves in the movement of the bands and the recognition of the time. Beltor is a creative project that combines art, technology and design. It is a time indicator that irritates and invites you to linger and question.