Introduction: Potato Clock
- digital clock
- copper coin
- zinc nail
- 2 pieces of electric tape
- 2 copper wires
Step 1: Step 1
Gather the required materials as listed in the materials needed list.
Step 2: Step 2
Wrap one copper wire around a zinc nail.
Step 3: Step 3
Wrap a piece of electric tape around the wire and nail to make a secure connection.
Step 4: Step 4
Make sure the copper wire touches the copper coin.
Step 5: Step 5
Wrap a piece of electric tape around the wire and coin to make a secure connection.
Step 6: Step 6
Place the nail into the potato.
Step 7: Step 7
Place the coin into the opposite side of the potato.
Step 8: Step 8
Wrap one lose end of wire around the negative end of the battery compartment.
Step 9: Step 9
Make the other lose end of wire come in contact with the positive end of the battery compartment.
Step 10: Step 10
When everything is connected you will have a closed circuit and the digital alarm clock will turn on. Set the clock and you are free to use it for everyday use.