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Card 623 of 9752026-09-24 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-24

Optijd’s hallway clock tells you when to leave

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Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A hallway clock counts down to departure using your commute and, in Amsterdam and nearby areas, transit delays.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-24 issue.
For
Amsterdam-area commuters who want a departure countdown at home
Worth noticing
The DIY version uses a LilyGO T-Display-S3, needs no soldering, and can be flashed from a browser with one button.

Field notes

Setup runs through the clock’s own Wi-Fi: connect with a phone, choose the home network, then enter the displayed code in the app. The page says the device uses open public-transport data and will report when data is unavailable rather than inventing a departure estimate. A self-build uses a LilyGO T-Display-S3, with no soldering required; the ready-made version is marked as coming soon.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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