Steampunk Nixie Clock MKII - Retro Tube Clock Design

A project in Vancouver, Canada by Kyle Miller
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Steampunk Nixie Tube Clock, Handmade In Walnut & Brass. Featuring 700+ Colours & GPS. 1850's Looks Meets 1950's Tech.\nNo Assembly Req.
Backers: 20
Average Pledge Per Backer: $564 CAD

Funded: $11,280 CAD of $4,500 CAD
Dates: Feb 11th -> Mar 15th (33 days)
Project By: Kyle Miller
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Latest News

Kickstarting more gorgeous Soviet deadstock Nixie Tube clocks

January 13th - via: boingboing.net
Kyle's fulfilled on his previous campaigns, so this looks like a good crowdfunding bet. $386 gets you an earlybird clock. (Read More)

Building steampunk clocks from Soviet-era Nixie cold cathode tubes

November 15th - via: cbc.ca
Vancouver Island artist Kyle Miller has found a new use for an old technology, using aging cold cathode Nixie tubes to build displays for handmade, steampunk clocks. (Read More)

72 Hours To Go & The Next Stretch Goal Is Within Reach!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! With just 72 hours remaining until the campaign is over, we're sitting at just over 200% funded. Amazing! We've picked up another couple of backers over the last week and we're now one clock pledge away from unlocking the next Stretch... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal Unlocked + CBC Coverage (National News in Canada)

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! Great news! Looks like we've passed the post for the Second stretch goal! So just to recap, that now means that ALL levels of backers will be receiving extra artwork prints with their clocks, in addition to the nixie buttons. We're also... (Read More)

Good News! Production Schedule Update - Quicker Delivery

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Just wanted to talk production schedule and estimated delivery times.... I based my estimates for delivery on the production schedule for the first campaign, which saw 26 units shipped across the world. These clocks were larger, harder... (Read More)

1st Stretch Goal, Almost There!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers, we're almost to the first Stretch Goal! One more clock pledge will put the campaign over and then everyone will get an upgrade on their respective prints. Tripping the $7500 Stretch Goal releases a set of prints for all Early &... (Read More)

Stretch Goals!

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are the initial Stretch Goals for the campaign! We're only a few clock pledges away from the first goal (which would see Early Backers and Regular Backers get access to prints of my artwork, while those that pledged at a higher level would have... (Read More)

First Update And The Campaign Is Funded! Amazing!

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Well I'd like to open by thanking everyone who has contributed to the campaign so far, you've got the clock funded in roughly 72 hours! With four weeks remaining there is still lots of time for the campaign to grow even more, and hopefully we can get... (Read More)

Kickstarting a next-gen steampunk nixie clock

February 13th - via: boingboing.net
Kyle writes, "The first clock in my series of Steampunk Nixie timepieces was successfully funded on Kickstarter last year, and I've just released the next design! Sleeker, smaller, and at a lower price point, the clock is available in black walnut or purpleheart. 700+ backlight colours, and a ton of other features, each unit is handmade by me." (Read More)

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