Artsy Citrus Clock turns lemons into time of day

We know, the last thing you want to hear of right now is more food, but we just couldn't resist. Anna Gram's artsy Citrus Clock combines the magic of stellar design with basic science in order to create a timepiece that's powered by lemons (or the citrus fruit of your choosing, presumably). Reportedly, a single juicy lemon will keep the seconds ticking for a fortnight (or two weeks, if you've got an inexplicable problem with said synonym), which ain't half bad if we should say so ourselves.

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[(Unverified) Posted Nov 29th 2008 9:55PM]

i dunno, i think some of us might find these stories interesting and a nice break from all the serious gadget news. i sure do.


also, not everyone is really that interested in a conversation all about the iphone's awesome specs or nvidia's new gfx card. you're gonna have trouble chatting with someone not interested in gadgets about that. lemon clocks, on the other hand....

[CheesusCrust Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:25PM]

This IS a gadget

[Alex Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:50PM]

Yes, in the last two posts Engadget has become outrageous!

[gletob Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:18PM]

I know it's starting to look like Gizmodo!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 1:36AM]

And I thought we would get through this one without an iPhone comment from iEye.... I'm disappointed.

[ethana2 Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:00PM]

You know what they say..

"When life gives you lemons, make a clock."

[kaimonkey Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:06PM]

well i prefer
that if life gave me lemons
i would make orange juice and leave everyone wondering how i did it :)

[James Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:03PM]

or

“When life gives you lemons, find someone whose life is giving him vodka and throw a party.”

[GON Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:39PM]

Can I replace the oranges with some jugs?

[gletob Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:20PM]

Have it your way thats our moto

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:54PM]

put an alarm clock in it and we'll talk... i know that probably takes up more power, but that way the orange would probably have to be on the clock at all times, and when it goes off, just kill the power by removing the orange. i would love to push oranges off my table instead of pressing a button to snooze
i need to go to the patent office :P

[Ignatius Posted Nov 30th 2008 12:12AM]

Outfit it with an orange and a grapefruit, then, when you wake up, pound the orange to shut it off. You'll have your grapefruit and freshly squeezed orange juice. Breakfast and an alarm clock!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:59PM]

Dont you build a Lemon Powered Alarm Clock or Crystal Radio the first time you go to cub scout day camp?

[Fuzzball Posted Nov 29th 2008 10:59PM]

Zaphod Beeblebrox approves.

[kastonie Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:11PM]

well the IPHONE.......bla bla bla lemons

[gletob Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:31PM]

With a new Iphone lemon power pack you can now get 2 extra hours out of your Iphone

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:26PM]

These aren't allowed where I live, lemon laws

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 12:40AM]

Harharhar

[CJ Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:32PM]

SCIENCE!

[NeoJew Posted Nov 30th 2008 12:23AM]

SCIENCE!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 6:33AM]

Plus two. Hundred!

[gletob Posted Nov 30th 2008 11:53PM]

SOCIAL STUDIES!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 29th 2008 11:52PM]

Thanks for the smiles, guys! I consider the lemon clock a gadget, and (except for the lackluster folks berating someone they don't know who is about to lose their home) really enjoyed the cute comments...

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 12:26AM]

I hope this means people won't be having lemon parties...

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 1:14AM]

I actually want one : /. Where is the link to purchase it.

[loopster82 Posted Nov 30th 2008 1:50AM]

but will it power my quad core extreme, 4xcrossfire 4870x2?

[drumdbeat Posted Nov 30th 2008 8:26PM]

no. shh

[gletob Posted Nov 30th 2008 11:54PM]

Yes it can but your PSU would probally require a Dedicated Citrius Circuit

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 2:24AM]

They should integrate these into pitchers of lemonade.

[lifan Posted Nov 30th 2008 2:40AM]

Most boring and uninspiring piece of "art"

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 4:15AM]

i assume this gadget forgets the time when you finally take the lemons off to make some lemonade?


I think it should be rechargable so you could leave the lemons on for a minute and in that time the clock would get charged enough for a day of working. After that you could make some lemonade.


imo that would be a great incentive for people not to forget about their daily dose of vitamin C :D

[drumdbeat Posted Nov 30th 2008 8:27PM]

It has been mentioned already. Two lemons... Leave one on while changing the other... Loads of funny "RAIL" jokes.... seriously just look a little.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 5:47AM]

Mmm... This aint new! I remember a president of the galaxy was kept running on a similar fashion.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 5:47AM]

This would be better with this attachment get the info here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 6:23AM]

Can only read when looking down, pointless.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 4:37PM]

Does anyone else see a HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy parallel here?!?! "Go with a hunch of a man... who's brains... are fueled... by LEMONS?!?!"

[JoeJoeJoeJoeJoe Posted Nov 30th 2008 8:44PM]

They look like boobies! There! I've said it!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 9:25PM]

Those......do not look like very attractive boobies.

I'm sorry, but that's just me.

[gletob Posted Nov 30th 2008 11:56PM]

The one closest to the clock is sexy.

[yoshizen Posted Dec 1st 2008 6:12AM]

Oh, what a waste of precious lemon. Why not recycle our own urine.
In its ammonium and salt would do the same business.
Provided, if you can endure the smell and able to deal with blue bottle fly
instead of fruit fly. ( I doubt though fruit fly ever come to citrus )
We may need to sacrifice some comfort to contribute Great cause of Eco' matter.

Any how, the art is an utter wasteful activity, as I know since I do Dorkbot.