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IKEA Kortlinje Clock Offers Hacking Potential

The IKEA Kortlinje, a digital clock priced around $20, features a white LED matrix display, a hygrometer, and a thermometer, presenting opportunities for electronics enthusiasts.

The clock's display is driven by three VK1640 LED controllers, making it attractive for modification. Early efforts include a post from the RevSpace hackerspace and firmware development on GitHub by [VIPnytt].

Internal components include the LED drivers, an unmarked microcontroller with a 32.768 kHz crystal, and an unidentified chip potentially related to I2C multiplexing or sensors.

The microcontroller can be desoldered and replaced, allowing users to control the LED matrix via I2C.

This device continues a trend of hacking IKEA products, similar to past projects like using IKEA bowls for telescope mounts.

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