Our newest fan of nixies thinks he only wants one clock. It didnt do it the modern way, by cramming a bunch of components onto a silicon chip, as in a modern semiconductor ic. Nixie alarm clock with dekatron pendulum video dailymotion. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I used an old ammo tin, vintage moving coil gauges from the 1940s and a switch from a 1960s airliner to give this clock a military feel. Our clock controller is user friendly and has many of the features most requested in a nixie clock. The colour of the dot depends to the gas the tube is filled. The gc10b dekatron i have is capable of running at up to 4khz. Seemy other kits here, including the nk01b which may be needed for larger nixie tubes. It did a full divideby10 function, all in one tube. Nixie clock with fm radio, bluetooth, aux, in4 tubes and og.
Esp nixie clock esp8266 cpu by elkayem thingiverse. Omnixie nixie clock premium featurerich nixie clock. I was inspired by other home made nixie clocks i had seen online and thought id have a go myself. A limited version of the relay clock built using in82 nixie tubes plus one doom button. Electrical safety was in its infancy in the 1950s it seemed, and grounding of equipment was optional or nonexistent. It is the task of the software which can be downloaded at the end of this page to keep track of the time and to control and drive the decatron tubes. Descrete 6digit nixie clock board wdekatron drive pcb.
A wellknown trade name for glowtransfer counter tubes in the united kingdom was dekatron. In other words you will get all required parts to assemble clock less enclosure. Each cathode is connected to one of three external pins, forming ten electrode groups. Dekatrons were used during the valve era for dividing by 10. Written for the arduino nano at the heart of rlb designs universal nixie driver board undb, featuring a ds3231 realtime clock, and driving up to 6 digits multiplexed in pairs via two sn74141 driver chips. Six digit nixie clock 150189 71 programmed controller for six digit nixie clock 150189 41 bare pcb for six digit nixie clock 150189 1 acrylic glass case for six digit nixie clock 150189 72 elektor dtp colors. Nixie tube life is usually 100,000 to 200,000 hours. I gotta talk to mike because i have always wanted a dekatron clock. Niksee, or cold cathode display, is an electronic device used for displaying numerals or other information using glow discharge. A nixie tube or cold cathode display, is an electronic device used for displaying numerals or. Dekatron is bidirectional is able to count clockwise and vice versa. If you have a javascript enabled webbrowser, you will see the java nixie clock operating at the top of this page. This clock is functionally identical to an earlier commissioned work, just in a different enclosure.
The nt2 za has replaced the nt2 z, as of april 2017. This is the schematic and pcb layout for a driver board capable of supporting up to 6 nixie tubes and an og4 dekatron. John found a great dekatron based nixie clock on youtube that i wanted to repost here. Single dekatron clock called kenny video dailymotion. Sep 27, 2014 nixie tube clock with dekatron jerzy giedzinski. The idea for the nixie clock for windows program, presented here, came from a javascript version by peter h. The instructions, linked above, show how these tubes are to be hooked up. Here i used the decoder 74141 and the neon indicators in12. On profile, it looks like a certain south park character, hence its name. The second half of the lm358 is used as part of the 5v regulator, which uses a cheap 2n3904 or just about any to92 npn, to make the 5v needed to power the uc. The 14 is available in 2 versions, standard grid and fine grid. Make offer a101 dekatron counting tube nixie clock for diy nos. If youve come to this page from a web search or link and dont have a clue what a nixie tube is, go here for more info.
Nixie tube clock designed for 1 nixie clock a blend of a unique technology and timeless design. Available on ebay, as either a bare printed circuit board pcb, or with most requisite parts, less the tubes, along with the pcb. Kit instructions nixie tube clock kits, cases for clocks, components, radio time modules, power. Nixie vacuum tube clock neon steampunk dieselpunk desk in12 digital. Nixie that is a spectacular work of art, a dekatron spinner kit from tortugascuba, an in14 thermometer kit from.
Download datasheet rus detailed description of dekatron operation. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Build a gps synchronized nixie clock using our nixie tubes. Nixie tube clock 4x in14 nixie clock vintage retro desk clock fully assembled and tested wooden alder case gift for him christmas holiday 5.
Neonixie 4 digit nixie clock controller all spectrum. Decatron clock project ronalds electronic project site. Nixie clock with in4 tubes and og4 dekatron duration. Jul 03, 2012 these include a 6digit in14 clock from tubehobby, an in bargraph kit from mr. As used to create the lamina and lantern nixie clocks. I picked the mega very early on the project because driving 6. User selectable 1224 hour modedigit cross fade option with adjustable fade duration. The example demonstrates a clock and a generic display mode. We hope to have modifications for soviet og4 and american 6802 as well.
The place where you can obtain nixie tubes and nixie clocks as well as dekatron. Witti beddi smart radio alarm clock speaker with smart home integration, white. Whatever nixie clock kit styles you want, can be easily bought here. Jun 26, 2019 build a desktop arcade machine with raspberry pi 3 and retropie. This can be done by simply downloading, copying, and unzipping the file timeroner11. The following articles about nixie clocks appeared in the january and march editions of radcom, the journal of the radio society of great britain rsgb. It can drive 6 nixie tubes, and an optional dekatron. In12 in17 nixie tube clock kit with tubes included f3. Download nixie clock place a stylish nixie tube clock on your desktop that can be customized in various ways, with this lightweight application that also includes a screensaver. This was built for the expo 1958 brussels world trade fair and was designed by andre waterkeyn. Omnixie is our premium, featurerich nixie clock base compatible with in14, in82, z507m, zm1080, nl5441, nl841 tubes.
These 1950s tubes function both as counters and displays. Youll receive one doom button, one fivedigit clock built using vintage soviet nixie tubes, the levitation platformcontroller and our special nodrop battery backup power supply, ready to use and delivered as they become available from the beginning of 2017. The kit contains all required fittings, electronic parts, both pcbs, 6x in14 nixie tubes and 2x in3 column separator bulbs. Jul 02, 2007 kenny is an analog clock made using a z504s dekatron. Check out our nixie tube clock selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our clocks shops. A digital clock with perpetual calendar, alarm, countdown timerappliance timer, and day counter. Assembled clock connected to my in system programming board. Jul 18, 2014 this video shows setting the clock time to 23. Theres so many schematics, codes, and ways to do it that im overwhelmed. You only get the pcb and the parts that are to be stuffed into it. They work using a neon discharge between a pair of 30 electrodes. Plus auto dimming and a way to switch between a photoresistor to a manual dimming. When it comes to hobby projects, clocks have always been one of my favorites.
The images are black and white which keeps the download time down but means the photographs arent reproduced very well. This was done 2 decades before the invention of the integrated circuit, and works using the physical properties of ionized gas. Has auxiliary anodes which directly drive a digitron nixie style tube. Pv electronics quality at the best online prices at ebay. Dekatron og3 nixie tube 3d cad model library grabcad. A dekatron was the tube era decade counter integrated circuit ic.
This very special tube can drive a nixie tube directly with its 10 switching anodes. All of the timing is derived from the mains line at 50hz. We will work with you to make sure you succeed sending you replacements parts if you need. A dekatron is a tube era counter, were pulses are issued to increment and decrement the glow position.
This shirt is an offshoot of an idea i had to produce a funny simple diagram for dekatron. See more ideas about tube, vacuum tube and nixie tube. Nixie tube clock, nixie tube thermometer, and dekatron kits. If you have ever been to belgium and visited brussels one of the attractions there is the atomium. Antique radio forums view topic nixie tube clock kits. This board, once assembled, will run 6 nixie tubes, and a dekatron. In12 in17 nixie tube clock kit with tubes included f3 please note, you will receive a matte black pcb with gold pads. Nixie tubes, great nixie clock gallery, data, other tubes, other stuff. A collection of nixie clocks, based both on my design and many others. The 14 uses an unique 5 digit, it uses an upside down and reversed 2 for the 5. Dekatron as internet speed indicator intro use arduino.
Our get you going guarantee is our guarantee to you that you will have a fully working clock at the end of the build, no matter what happens. Og3 rare metal base dekatron counting tube nixie clock nos. Nov 23, 20 nixie, dekatron, electron, etceteratron. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nixie tube clock with a concrete base, handcrafted from the beginning to the top. Handmade in the czech republic designed for design. A dekatron spinner displays a spinning dot by using a vintage dekatron style glowtransfer counting tube. English, technical books about discharge tubes and others for download. The example firmware illustrates how you can control the clock via the uart. Download gunamoi nixie clock check out the time with the aid of a digital clock that resembles a nixie tube, use a stopwatch, adjust the size.
Encouraged by our friends feedback and followed by our customers reactions, we decided to push this adventure of the nixie clock even further we create unique custom designs and sometimes also, small series of our most appreciated devices. Tube has 30 cathodes arranged around a central anode disc. The project uses dynamic indication and a simple stepup voltage converter up to 180v. Nixie tube clock 6x in14 desk vintage retro nixie table wooden clock.
A dekatrononly clock would be much less complex, but harder to read. March242007 back to dieters nixie tube page email to dieter what is a dekatron spinner. Originally constructed in aluminium it has since been. Inside a nixie tube the glass tube contains a wiremesh anode and multiple cathodes, shaped like numerals or other symbols. It is a multiplexed design which minimizes the parts.
Every third electrode is connected such that using these three control signals it is somehow possible to move the glow around the circle. If you have built a nixie clock, send me a picture. Lot of 1 a101 a101 dekatron decatron numitron nixie clock tubes nos for in18. Neonixie 6 digit nixie clock controller introduction and assembly thank you for purchasing our 6 digit nixie clock controller. Nick stock and i are working on a 7 dekatron clock that uses british counter tubes e. The place where you can obtain nixie tubes and nixie clocks as well as dekatron, numitron, crt and vfd tubes. It uses 4 b5991 8422 nixies, plugged into 4 bipco socket decoderdrivers. A 4 digit in12 tube nixie clock with an og4 dekatron cycling for the seconds.
Nixie tubes 9 nixie clocks 5 dekatron tubes 1 neon bulbs 2 crt tubes 3 integrated circuits 2 crt tubes. A101 dekatron counting tube nixie clock for diy nos. It endeavors to provide the products that you want, offering the best bang for your buck. The nt2 ra has replaced the nt2 r as of august 2017 august 1, 2018. In electronics, a dekatron or decatron, or generically threephase gas counting tube or glowtransfer counting tube or cold cathode tube is a gasfilled decade counting tube. Building a nixie clock is a time honored tradition among makers, and this is yet another diy nixie clock project. The march article mentions and pictures my giant nixie clock. Its avoided its namesakes fate, for a little over a year, so far. Dekatrons were used in computers, calculators and other countingrelated products during the 1950s and 1960s. Nixie clock in14 kit no tubes arduino open source ebay. Tubeclock spotted a sweet clock dekatron clock with in18 nixies. Time bucket first single dekatron clock video dailymotion. Dekatron, now a generic trademark, was the brand name.
Ive made them with leds, planar neon displays, monodigichrons, some with microprocessors, fpgas, ttl logic, etc, but this time i wanted to make a dekatron and nixie tube clock with a minimum of solid state components, except for maybe a few germanium diodes. Also check out westdaves huge nixie clock collection. Nixie clock with in4 tubes and og4 dekatron youtube. Download nixie clock selfextracting install, version 1. If you want to buy cheap nixie clock kit, choose nixie clock kit from. Its an alarm clock, with a gc10b dekatron for a pendulum. Jun 26, 2019 nixie clock with fm radio, bluetooth, aux, in4 tubes and og4 dekatron. Nixie clocks 5 dekatron tubes 1 neon bulbs 2 crt tubes 3 integrated circuits 2 a101. This is one of the two prototypes im building one i will ship to nick. To make the clock more interesting and attractive to look at, the clock can make the glow in the tubes spin or rotate.
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