A blood sugar monitoring device shouldn't cost a fortune. Turn a ~$40 smart clock into a dedicated, color-coded CGM display with SugarClock.

Setup Guide FAQ
Quick Start

Build Your Display

Get your SugarClock up and running in three simple steps.

1. Acquire Hardware

Purchase the Ulanzi TC001 Smart Pixel Clock. It provides the perfect Wi-Fi enabled LED matrix framework for this project.

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2. Install Software

Plug the clock in via USB-C and click one button. Our browser-based installer loads the software and sets up your Wi-Fi in a single step.

Start Install

3. Add Your Glucose Source

Once the clock connects to your Wi-Fi, open its settings page in any browser and enter your Dexcom or Nightscout details. Your reading appears within a minute.

Installation

Getting Started

Everything happens right in your browser — no downloads, no terminal, no coding required.

Install SugarClock

SugarClock v0.1.0 — ESP32 — Build 28

  1. Plug the Ulanzi TC001 into your computer with a USB-C data cable
  2. Click Install below — you'll enter your WiFi details during the setup flow
You may hear a beeping noise from the clock while the software is being installed. This is completely normal and will stop once installation is complete.

Installation takes about 2 minutes. On first install the device storage will be erased to start fresh.

Open Source

Built for the Community

SugarClock is developed openly as a cost-effective alternative to commercial displays.

Aspect Traditional Solutions SugarClock Project
Hardware Cost $100 - $200+ ~$40 (Hardware only)
Software License Proprietary MIT / Open Source
Nightscout Support Often requires workarounds First-class integration
Customization Locked down Fully configurable via UI
Code Access None View Repository