Siticone Analog Clock

The SiticoneAnalogClock is a high-performance, fully customizable analog clock control. It features a modern design with independent hand styling, optional face numbers, and precise time event triggers. It is optimized for minimal CPU usage even when updating every second.

Appearance & Styling

Customize every aspect of the clock's visual presentation.

Property	Type	Description & Usage Example
`FaceColor`	Color	clock.FaceColor = Color.FromArgb(30, 30, 30); The background color of the clock dial.
`BorderColor`	Color	clock.BorderColor = Color.Silver; The color of the outer rim.
`HourHandColor`	Color	clock.HourHandColor = Color.White; Color of the hour hand.
`MinuteHandColor`	Color	clock.MinuteHandColor = Color.White; Color of the minute hand.
`SecondHandColor`	Color	clock.SecondHandColor = Color.Red; Color of the second hand.
`TickColor`	Color	clock.TickColor = Color.Gray; Color of the minute/hour markers.

Numerals

Control the display of numbers on the clock face.

Property	Type	Description & Usage Example
`ShowNumbers`	bool	clock.ShowNumbers = true; Toggles the display of numbers (1-12).
`NumbersColor`	Color	clock.NumbersColor = Color.LightGray; The color of the clock numbers.
`NumbersFont`	Font	clock.NumbersFont = new Font("Segoe UI", 12f, FontStyle.Bold); The font used for drawing the numbers.

Performance

Optimization settings for resource-constrained environments.

Property	Type	Description & Usage Example
`UltraFastPerformance`	bool	clock.UltraFastPerformance = true; Disables high-quality rendering (anti-aliasing) and reduces refresh rate to 1 FPS for maximum efficiency.

Events

Respond to time changes.

Event Descriptions & Wiring

// 1. SecondChanged Event
// Fires when the second value changes.
clock.SecondChanged += (s, e) => 
{
                Console.WriteLine($"Tick: {e.NewValue}");
};

// 2. HourChanged Event
// Fires when the hour value changes.
clock.HourChanged += (s, e) => 
{
                PlayHourlyChime();
};

// 3. TimeChanged Event
// Fires every update tick.
clock.TimeChanged += (s, e) => 
{
                // Custom logic per tick
};

Detailed Usage Examples

Example 1: Dark Theme Clock

Creating a modern dark-themed clock suitable for dashboard applications.

C# - Dark Theme

private void ApplyDarkTheme()
{
    clock.FaceColor = Color.FromArgb(30, 30, 30);
    clock.BorderColor = Color.FromArgb(50, 50, 50);
    
    clock.HourHandColor = Color.WhiteSmoke;
    clock.MinuteHandColor = Color.WhiteSmoke;
    clock.SecondHandColor = Color.OrangeRed;
    
    clock.NumbersColor = Color.LightGray;
    clock.TickColor = Color.DimGray;
    
                // Optional: Disable numbers for a cleaner look
    clock.ShowNumbers = false;
}

Example 2: "Swiss Railway" Style

Mimicking the classic Swiss railway clock design.

C# - Classic Style

private void ApplySwissStyle()
{
    clock.FaceColor = Color.White;
    clock.BorderColor = Color.Black;
    
                // Thick black hands
    clock.HourHandColor = Color.Black;
    clock.MinuteHandColor = Color.Black;
    
                // Distinctive red second hand
    clock.SecondHandColor = Color.Red;
    
    clock.ShowNumbers = false;
    clock.TickColor = Color.Black;
}

Example 3: Power Saving Mode

Dynamically switching to ultra-fast performance mode when battery is low.

C# - Performance Mode

private void OnPowerStatusChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
                if (SystemInformation.PowerStatus.PowerLineStatus == PowerLineStatus.Offline)
    {
                // Reduce CPU usage by lowering refresh rate and disabling anti-aliasing
        clock.UltraFastPerformance = true;
    }
                else
    {
                // Restore high-quality rendering
        clock.UltraFastPerformance = false;
    }
}