Open Source Nixie Tube Shield

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Tyler Nehowig
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Limited first run Arduino shield compatible six-digit clock using rare and eclectic IN-17 Nixie Tubes.
Backers: 283
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $19,155 of $5,000
Dates: Aug 12th -> Sep 11th (30 days)
Project By: Tyler Nehowig
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Latest News

An Open Source Hardware, Nixie Tube Arduino Shield gets funded on Kickstarter

September 13th - via: open-electronics.org
A Nixie tube is an electronic device for displaying numerals or other information using glow discharge. Now one guy funded his project to develop a Nixie Tubes + Arduino Shield on Kickstarter! (Read More)

Thank You!!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers -- Thank you all very much for supporting my very first Kickstarter project, the Open Source Nixie Tube Shield.  I am so glad the campaign was a success, and I've got a lot of work ahead of me! First order of business is going to be... (Read More)

All Nixie Tubes have arrived!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The remainder of my orders for IN-17 Nixie Tubes have arrived at my door. I now have enough Nixie Tubes to fulfill everyone's orders that include Nixie Tubes. As soon as the Kickstarter funds are made available to me, I can make the PCB order and... (Read More)

Laser Cut Enclosures Available!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarters -- I'm pleased to offer a laser cut enclosure designed specifically for the Open Source Nixie Tube Shield.  It includes two pieces of laser cut acrylic with mounting holes for an Arduino Uno on the back piece.  See the picture... (Read More)

First shipment of Nixie Tubes arrive

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The first shipment of Nixie Tubes have arrived at my door, with the second shipment scheduled to arrive within a couple weeks. I'm hard at work finalizing the bill of materials and getting the PCB files ready for submission into production. Thank you... (Read More)

More Reward Spots Open!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarters, The response I've gotten on the Open Source Nixie Tube Shield has been tremendous, and a bunch of you have asked whether I can open up more spots for the rewards.  I had limited the number of rewards that include Nixie Tubes so I... (Read More)

Thank You

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has backed this project -- as of right now we've met the funding goal for the Open Source Nixie Tube Shield (in under 48 hours to boot!).  I'm so excited to see how much interest there is... (Read More)

In the words of the great Bon Jovi -- "We're half way there."

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been a great first day for the Open Source Nixie Tube Shield campaign.  Thank you very much to all of the backers who have contributed to the project thus far.  Please help me in spreading the word about this unique shield so we can meet... (Read More)

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