# PyPortal Event Count-Up Clock ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/380/medium800/internet_of_things___iot_IMG_4394_2k.jpg?1551894434) Want to commemorate the years, days, hours, and minutes passed since an important event? The lunar landing, an anniversary, or maybe the amount of time since the last accident in your workshop? The PyPortal Event Count-Up Clock has got you covered! Build your own PyPortal Event Count-Up Clock and then customize it for the event of your choice. All coded in CircuitPython, it gets the precise time from the internet using built-in WiFi, then draws the display with the ever forward marching of time. It makes you think, doesn't it. ## Parts ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg) ## Additional Tools & Materials You may want to create the optional desk stand for your PyPortal Event Count-Up Clock. For this you'll need: - [3D printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) - [Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) - [PyPortal Stand model file](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3457290) - [M3 standoffs and screws](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) If you don't have access to a 3D printer you can optionally use an online service such as 3D Hubs to have it printed for you on demand. ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ![Angled shot of 6 stand offs from a Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3816-04.jpg) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/271/medium800/internet_of_things___iot_pyportalModel.jpg?1551804325) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-event-count-up-clock/install-circuitpython.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ### Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer [Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) The **Ultimaker 2+** is one of our favorite 3D printers on the market. It's a well-built open-source compact machine with an excellent UX. Every inch of the Ultimaker 2+ is designed to create the most effortless and reliable 3D printing experience ever!  No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2673/guides) ### PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 2.85mm Diameter - Silver - 1 Kg [PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 2.85mm Diameter - Silver - 1 Kg](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) Having a 3D printer without filament is sort of like having a regular printer without paper or ink. And while a lot of printers come with some filament there's a good chance you've been printing up a storm and want something new.  That's why we carry 3D printing... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3731/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md) - [CircuitPython Display Support Using displayio](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-display-support-using-displayio.md) - [PyPortal Email Display with Zapier and Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-email-display.md) - [PyPortal Voice Controlled Smart Switch and Time Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-voice-controlled-smart-switch-and-time-display.md) - [Upgrading AirLift ESP32 Firmware](https://learn.adafruit.com/upgrading-esp32-firmware.md) - [Use circup to easily keep your CircuitPython libraries up to date](https://learn.adafruit.com/keep-your-circuitpython-libraries-on-devices-up-to-date-with-circup.md) - [PyPortal NeoPixel Color Picker](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-neopixel-color-picker.md) - [PyPortal Quarantine Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-quarantine-clock.md) - [PyPortal Twitter Follows Trophy](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-twitter-follows-trophy.md) - [PyPortal Smart Thermometer with Analog Devices ADT7410, Adafruit IO and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-smart-thermometer-with-analog-devices-adt7410-adafruit-io-and-circuitpython.md) - [PyPortal Hurricane Tracker](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-hurricane-tracker.md) - [PyPortal Philips Hue Lighting Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-philips-hue-lighting-controller.md) - [PyPortal Alarm Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-alarm-clock.md) - [PyPortal View Master](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-view-master.md) - [CircuitPython Display_Text Library](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-display-text-library.md) - [PyPortal LIFX Lighting Controller ](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-lifx-lighting-controller.md)