While still unable to use the machine shop after shoulder surgery, I have had to find some other past times. I always wanted a Nixie tube clock. I remember Nixie tubes from my early days at vo-tech in high school. This came as a kit and has taken several evenings to assemble. The kit was missing one transistor, which I am waiting for its arrival. As soon as the last part arrives, I will power it up, and if all works as it should, I will post a video of it. My next project is already on its way, a small digital alarm clock, which I really don't need, but I can build it without two good arms!
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Very nice. I have looked at getting one myself, but have never gotten around to it. Years ago I had a multimeter that used nixie tubes, long gone now. Anything with nixie or magic eye tubes always seemed a little special. Are those IN-14 tubes?
I might have to get one for myself. Whose kit is that, or where did you buy it?
Mike
Cool gadget Doug, will be looking forward to see it "alive"
They are in-14 tubes. I bought a kit on ebay that came with used tubes. Kit was @$70. Hardest part was getting the leads on the used tubes straightened out and onto the board. If i can find the link, i will share it.
I remember having radios with the "magic eye" tuning. I think we,re telling our age!
Crazydoug
Very cool Doug.
Looking forward to seeing it working.