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Bodet BT 6.37 Flip Clock - Renovation and Slave Clock Control with ESP32
Mar 17, 2026, 10:28 PM
The Bodet BT 6.37 is considered the Holy Grail among flip clocks. In this report, I show the restoration of two of these models, from the repair of an oxidized motor and a defective flap to the modern control via an ESP32 slave clock controller.
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Bodet BT 6.30 Slave Flip Clock with ESP32 Control
Aug 30, 2025, 8:34 PM
An old Bodet BT 6.30 flip clock gets a second chance! What started as a cheap find on a classifieds site turned out to be a real DIY adventure. A scratched front, a broken logo, and charred components on the inside. I'll show you how I not only visually restored this slave clock but also brought it into the 21st century with an ESP32.
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Controlling a Bodet Flip-Display Slave Clock with the ESP32
Nov 30, 2024, 9:41 PM
Using an ESP32 and an L293D H-bridge driver, I modernized an old Bodet flip clock and restored it to working order. In this article, I'll show you the technical implementation step by step – a project for anyone who's passionate about electronics and retro clocks.