Solved Need custom clock for 11 year old boy with brain cancer

[zzplus3]

Hi everyone,

My son's classmate who battled leukemia as a toddler now has brain cancer. He had his second 7-hour brain surgery just today.

We have purchased a netbook for him and I want to "trick it out" with a custom Lego theme. I have wallpapers and made some Lego cursors. He especially likes Lego Star Wars.

I would love a Lego clock and started on it, but I'm afraid it's beyond my abilities. I was hoping someone could knock one out for me quickly. The laptop arrives tomorrow and I hope to have it ready by this weekend.

Attached is the clock face I hoped to use. I would like to add this option to the clock gadget without losing the 8 clocks that are currently there. I can supply the Photoshop file for the clock face if it's needed. I would prefer that numbers are added to the clock as this is a young boy and it will help him tell the time. I think black hands would show up the best, it should be easy to read.

His OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Anyone who has a big heart out there who could help out with this little project to make a young boy smile, I would so appreciate it!

 

[derekimo]

Welcome to the forum,

I'm sorry to hear about the young boy, that's a wonderful thing you're doing.

I'm sure you'll have a custom clock as soon as the GFX Pro's see this.

 

[zzplus3]

Thank you so much! I've been struggling and just thought of posting here. Anything that the folks here can contribute to a Lego theme would be welcomed so much!

 

[derekimo]

Thank you so much! I've been struggling and just thought of posting here. Anything that the folks here can contribute to a Lego theme would be welcomed so much!

You're welcome, I was looking to see if any are online now but didn't notice any.

I did find this for you to have a look at though,


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/29644-gadgets-create-custom-clock-gadget.html

 

[zzplus3]

Yes, that's how I found this forum. I'm not talented enough to follow the instructions, though.

 

[derekimo]

Yes, that's how I found this forum. I'm not talented enough to follow the instructions, though.

I'm not either.

 

[LiamJacobs]

I feel so sorry for this kid, I'll try and get a clock out in about an hour, talk then.

 

[LiamJacobs]

Done, do you know how to install it or will you need a little help?
UpUrLoad.com - your free instant upload service

 

[zzplus3]

Thank you so much! I've never installed the clock before so I might need some help. Will it override the clocks that are currently there?

The laptop should arrive today and I will try to install it. This will be my first experience with Windows 7.

Will the clock have numbers on the face, or do I need to add them?

 

[Bongo]

It should go in C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
AppDate is hidden This will show you how to make it unhidden use option one step three http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/56005-file-folder-hide-unhide.html
unless I did something wrong I don't see numbers but it is a good-looking clock here's a screenshot.
Jerry

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[zzplus3]

Thanks for the screenshot, Bongo! That's very helpful.

LiamJacobs, the lego piece hands are very cool. What a creative idea! Could I bother you also to make a second version though, with numbers and regular hands for easier reading for an 11 year old?

Then he can choose between the two options.

 

[LiamJacobs]

Not a problem, give me a mo' o


http://www.upurload.com/file.php?name=df28c2e88cdf83f04222131d42d35207.zip

There we go I hope he loves it!

 

[Bongo]

Not a problem, give me a mo' o


UpUrLoad.com - your free instant upload service

There we go I hope he loves it!

LiamJacobs the png are not transparent on the edges Please fix it for him.
Thanks
Jerry

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[LiamJacobs]

Sorry, UpUrLoad.com - your free instant upload service
FIXED VERSION

 

[Bongo]

Sorry, UpUrLoad.com - your free instant upload service
FIXED VERSION

Thanks that looks cool

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[zzplus3]

AWESOME!! Unboxing the netbook now and will try to install tonight. Will post an update ...

 

[zzplus3]

It should go in C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets

But I don't see the clock listed as one of the 8 options in the Clock Gadget tools?

I'm sure there is something I'm missing ...

 

[derekimo]

It should go in C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets

But I don't see the clock listed as one of the 8 options in the Clock Gadget tools?

I'm sure there is something I'm missing ...

That should be the right path, are you installing the right clock?

The lego clock only has one option, second hand or no second hand.

Or just type shell:gadgets in start menu search, open that and put the unzipped folder in there like this,



Then right click on the desktop and click on gadgets in the context menu and you should get this screen,



double click on the clock and it will show up on the desktop,

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Hi everyone,

My son's classmate who battled leukemia as a toddler now has brain cancer. He had his second 7-hour brain surgery just today.

We have purchased a netbook for him and I want to "trick it out" with a custom Lego theme. I have wallpapers and made some Lego cursors. He especially likes Lego Star Wars.

I would love a Lego clock and started on it, but I'm afraid it's beyond my abilities. I was hoping someone could knock one out for me quickly. The laptop arrives tomorrow and I hope to have it ready by this weekend.

Attached is the clock face I hoped to use. I would like to add this option to the clock gadget without losing the 8 clocks that are currently there. I can supply the Photoshop file for the clock face if it's needed. I would prefer that numbers are added to the clock as this is a young boy and it will help him tell the time. I think black hands would show up the best, it should be easy to read.

His OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Anyone who has a big heart out there who could help out with this little project to make a young boy smile, I would so appreciate it!

You are doing an awesome job helping this boy finding a clock.
Please keep us posted if he needs anything else.
Our Prayer's and thoughts go with him.
THW

 

[zzplus3]

Okay, I thought the clock would be native to the existing clock gadget, that's where I was looking for it. The screenshots helped, thank you!

The Lego clock is up and running ... thanks to all who helped out. I hope to deliver the netbook this Sunday if the little guy is home from the hospital.