DIY Atomic Clock mini rack

Duration: 11:04

I can finally compare how accurate my clocks are against an atomic reference! At least in one dimension.

The timing rabbit hole goes deep... this is step 2 on about a 10,000 step journey :)

Some of the things I mentioned (some links are affiliate links):

- NetTimeLogic PPS Analyzer: https://www.nettimelogic.com/tools-pps-analyzer.php

- Switchberry: https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/Switchberry

- N150 Mini PC: https://amzn.to/4wH8OhV

- Time Stick: https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/TimeStick

- JetKVM: https://jetkvm.com

- JetKVM PoE Adapter: https://wisdpi.com/products/jet-poe-splitter

- JetKVM 3D printed rackmount: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139891-sg105-sg1005p-jetkvm-left-mounted-10-rack-mount?from=search

- Calnex Rb/GPS Timing Reference: https://calnexsol.com/datasheet/rb-gps-reference-source/

- Meinberg microSync XS: https://www.meinberg-usa.com/products/microsync-series.htm

- GPS Source 4-way splitter: https://www.gpssource.com/collections/splitters/products/s14wi-gps-1x4-wireless-splitter

- Netgear GS305P 4-port PoE Switch: https://amzn.to/4nCL1LK

- Tupavco 10" Rack PDU 4 outlet: https://amzn.to/4tMSaum

- RackMate T2 12U mini rack: https://amzn.to/49hSGcG

- Various BNC to SMA cables: https://amzn.to/4dSHcil

Huge thanks to NetTimeLogic, Meinberg, and the Time Appliances Project for assistance with this setup! Some of the equipment was provided for my testing, but no money exchanged hands and none of these companies have any input into my videos.

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Contents:

00:00 - Mini atomic time rack

05:22 - Time measurement via PPS

10:12 - Much to do