Extremely Accurate Nixie Tube Clock
A project in Rochester Hills, MI by Jerzy Giedzinski000days
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The clock brings nostalgia of Nixies (past technology combined with modern electronics) and encapsulated in elegant see-through case.
Backers: 14
Average Pledge Per Backer: $212
Funded: $2,972 of $15,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Oct 31st (31 days)
Project By: Jerzy Giedzinski
Backers: 14
Average Pledge Per Backer: $212
Funded: $2,972 of $15,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Oct 31st (31 days)
Project By: Jerzy Giedzinski
$2,972
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 31 @ 23:45 -0400 GMT
19%
of goal
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Latest News
Quick Survey? 
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Enclosure Assembly figured out!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I have decided not to glue the ends. They form quite close fit with the glass tube, so 1 screw at each end ought to hold it okay. Also, the magnet will be attached to one of the screw heads - see my sketches below: end-side attachment magnet... (Read More)
Where the money goes? - added FAQ
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I just posted a cost break-up for this clock in the FAQ section. Please visit... (Read More)
NIxie Tube Clock setup with REED switches and magnet - short video added!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I just uploaded a short demonstrational video how the date/time are adjusted with a piece of magnet. The sequence comprises of setting: Century, Month, Date, Day (1=Sunday, 2=Monday), Hours, and Minutes. The most-to-the left Reed Switch is a... (Read More)
PM neon lamp indicator? Accent LEDs under Nixies?
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I plan to make available 12/24-hr format. The clock currently runs in 24-hr (military) time only. I still have 3 MCU pins available, so extra Neon Lamp control (also dimmable) can be added. I think that 12-hr format calls for PM indicator.... (Read More)
Pluggable Nixie Tubes? Why not
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again, I thought I’d be cool to have our Nixie Tubes on some sort of sockets, but IN-8-2 comes with long wires. The tube has to be soldered to the board. I’ve been searching various vendors for a very low profile receptacle. Today I found... (Read More)
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October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Early Bird Special - First 20 Clocks ready by December 2014!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I have decided to make optional smaller, 4-nixie tube clock. The 6-tube clock will be about 7 inches long, and the smaller 4-tube clock will be shorter by about 2 inches. I guess it's better to have more choices! (Read More)
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