Audio Spectrum Analyzer with Nixie tubes: IN-9 Nixielyzer

A project in Saalfeld/saale, Germany by Juergen Grau
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6-Band Audio Spectrum Analyzer with 6 x IN-9 Nixie Bargraph tubes as an easy to build electronic DIY kit, also assembled available.
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: €208

Funded: €32,282 of €3,000
Dates: Jul 25th -> Aug 24th (30 days)
Project By: Juergen Grau
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Latest News

Is this a problem ? Not really...

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Specially some Argon filled tubes acts like a Diva and want to have an "individual" treatment. Here you see the before assembled and burned-in IN-9 Nixielyzer connected to an audio source and the issues of two tubes with their glow column. And... (Read More)

And it works...

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Assembled with respect to the actual part list / Not checked for correct assembly or cold solder points / Powered on / Checked and adjusted the HV voltage and it works :-) Here's now the burn-in task. This needs to be done only one time. Due to the... (Read More)

Here's the mainboard you need to assemble ´...

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
...except you have pledged for an assembled version... Final sample PCB / checking carefully before ordering the big batch...  (Read More)

New mechanics on PCB - final check -

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, as Matthew (Techmoan on Youtube) has suggested in his video review of the IN-9 Nixielyzer, I will use for the final batch another - more pleasent - power knob and a more sensitive microphone. And - as usual - those changes will not fit... (Read More)

"Lasst die Spiele beginnen"

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This is now "my" hard work, prepare all the bags with the electronic parts, cutting tapes with parts etc... Only a small part of all the goods needed for packaging.  (Read More)

You have asked for a front cover, you'll get it

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers have asked me for an additional front cover, which hides all the control - and here it is, made actual only in Photoshop, but also easy possible in reality ;-) This extra front cover snaps with the help of four tiny Neodymium  magnets onto... (Read More)

Do you like Argon "coloured" tubes ?

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I have checked my stock and found around 450 pcs of Argon tubes, see here their appereance: My both prototypes at night Unfortunately the Argon tubes acts like a diva, they need some extra treatment like the adjustable blanking time, limited current... (Read More)

Alternative anodizing colour of the Aluminium frame

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, as I need to re-order the (black) anodized Aluminium frames I decided – as I have often read this in the Youtube comments – also to offer a version with silvery anodized Aluminium frame. If you decide you'll get such an enclosure... (Read More)

Incredible start :-)

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, have nice greetings from a late German evening. Thanks to Mat's (Techmoan) review the Nixielyzer really started like a rocket, even if this is a "sensless" device only for your pleasure. I have only assembled three Prototypes (one for... (Read More)

Nixie tube audio spectrum analyzer

July 30th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Electronics enthusiast and developer Juergen Grau has returned to Kickstarter for 7th time to launch his new Nixie tube audio spectrum analyzer. (Read More)

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