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Old 6th Jul 2019, 11:31 am   #4
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Default Re: Vintage IBM school clock.

Before doing anything, I think it's vital to heed Mark's advice and look under the bonnet (or hood, as it's American). You might find a 24v solenoid/pawl arrangement. If so, that would probably make a control circuit easier to implement than a 60-50Hz conversion or mechanical modification.
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