Modular Nixie Tube Clock KIT (4 Tube)

Modular Nixie Tube Clock KIT DIY

Tubes Not included

Documentation

Clock Assembly instruction step-by-step assists you to assemble the clock.

Descrption

Modular clock controller KIT, allows you to replace a faulty tube without desoldering it from the PCB. Each tube is soldered into a separate socket (PCB), which is inserted into the main control board.

Package Content

All necessary electronics parts (excluding Nixie tubes and power adapter) and a microcontroller with pre-programmed an application software.

Need to buy separately (Not included in supply KIT)

• 4 pcs Nixie Tubes. We advise you to use the new (New old stock – NOS) Nixie tubes
• Power Supply DC 12V, ~1A. With 5.5 x 2.1 mm end plug, center positive. You may have similar power adapter in your house because such type power adapters are popular and widely use.

Software features

• Hours and Minutes  display
• 12 or 24 hour operation modes
• Programmable leading zero blanking
• Simple time setting using three buttons
• Standard and scrollback display modes
• “Slot Machine” Cathode poisoning prevention routine
• Programmable Blue LED tube lighting
• Auto increase of adjusting value for quick time setting
• Neon colon indicators blinking at 1 Hz
• Tubes are driven in high frequency dynamical indication and provide service for many years
• All settings are stored in non-volatile memory.
• Programmable night mode

Hardware features

• Tubes type: IN-14, IN-16, IN-8-2, Z570M/Z573M/Z574M
• Voltage: DC 12V
• Dimensions: 122x56mm
• Power consumption: 3 W
• Time accuracy (+/- 1 second per month) is provided by built-in RTC (Real Time Clock) based on extremely precise DS3231 module with temperature compensation and backup with CR2032 battery
• Not AC frequency dependent – works in all countries.