#time-synchronization
6 episodes
#2620: How Atomic Clocks Actually Keep Time
Why the second is defined by a cesium atom, not the Earth's rotation — and why leap seconds are causing chaos.
#2364: Building a Dual-Timezone Clock with ESP32
Learn how to build a precise dual-timezone clock using an ESP32 microcontroller, LCD displays, and USB-C power.
#1052: Coding the Cosmos: The Hebrew Calendar vs. Unix Epoch
Discover why the Unix Epoch fails when it meets the Hebrew calendar and how developers solve the "Sunset Problem" in modern software.
#734: The Illusion of Now: UTC, GMT, and the Chaos of Time
Why is keeping time so hard? Explore the difference between UTC and GMT, the end of leap seconds, and the messy global politics of daylight savings.
#721: The Quest for Perfect Time: Atomic Clocks and DIY Servers
Discover the hidden infrastructure of precise timekeeping, from atomic radio signals to building your own DIY Stratum 1 time server.
#586: The Heartbeat of Civilization: High-Precision Timekeeping
Why spend $1,000 on a clock? Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes world of NTP hardware and the precision timing keeping civilization in sync.