helical-time
A clock that shows the passage of 24 hours as a spark on a 3D helical torus
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WHAT IT DOES
What does it do?
Helical Time divides the day into 24 continuous large loops and places them on a 3D torus as a single unbroken curve. A spark moving along the curve shows the day's progress, while an additional fine helix represents movement by the second.
KEY FEATURES
Key features
- Represents 24 hours as 24 continuous macro loops
- Places each moment at a distinct 3D coordinate
- Visualizes a spark moving along a continuous curve on a torus
- Represents the passage of seconds with an overlaid fine helix
- Provides a real-time 3D experience to explore in a browser