Chronotronix VFD Nixie Tube Clock w/ tubes f amplifier

Chronotronix Futura
VFD Tube Clock

The new released wonderful VFD Tube Clock

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This clock-project bases on the VFD-tubes technology.

What are VFD-Tubes?
A vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) tube is a type of tube which consists of a hot cathode (filaments), anodes (phosphor) under a high vacuum condition in a glass envelope.
This clock uses tube types DT-1704A, DT-1704B, DT-1704C, DT-1705D or DT-1705E made by Tung-Sol in the early seventies. The cathode is made up of fine tungsten wires, coated by alkaline earth metal oxides, which emit electrons when heated by an electric current. If electrons impinge on the phosphor-coated plates, they fluoresce, emitting light to indicate the 7-segments used in this tubes. Electrons can only reach (and "illuminate") a given plate element if the plate is at a positive potential with respect to the cathode. They have no grid compared to other VFD displays.

Here, at my VFD-tube page you can find lots of pictures and descriptions of the VFD tubes used in this clock.

Here an example of the DT-1704B tubes:

CHRONOTRONIX Futura Clock
With the super rare Tung-Sol VFD tubes
JUST RELEASED - LIMITED QUANTITY!

This clock uses the rare Tung-Sol VFD tubes types DT-1704A, DT-1704B, DT-1704C, DT-1705D or DT-1705E in cyan colour! VFD tubes are neat display devices similar to Nixie tubes, but they were designed for low voltage use. These VFD tubes were popular for a short period in the 1970s. This unique clock will be the highlight of your collection! Basically, a seven-segment readout consists of seven narrow illuminated bars arranged to form a rectangular figure 8. As the associated logic circuits determine the numerical value to be displayed, the appropriate bars are illuminated to form the numeral on the display plane.



The combination of different materials achieves an elegant and classic impression. Well balanced proportions and a clear geometry making up for a coherent and disciplined yet charming design.

DESCRIPTION
The clock is a celebration of purist elegance. Its distinguishing markup is the combination of massive cherry wood and shiny black anodized aluminum constituting certain gentility. Imposing reflections on the black surface repeat the full beauty of these rare tubes.

TECHNIQUE
The Chronotronix V600-RT Nixie Clock uses a state of the art circuitry. Time is kept by a precise real time clock. It's accurate to within 0.0003s per minute. The clock is not multiplexed, but the VFD tubes are driven directly.

TUBES
The VFD tubes are from the DT-170xx series made by Tung-Sol. They show a digit height of 0.57" (14.5mm)

OPERATION MANUAL
Please download it here in pdf- format:
Operation Manual Chronotronix Futura (English, German)

CONFIGURATION / POWER SUPPLY
The CHRONOTRONIX Futura Clock works in a range from 110-240V. We currently offer the clock with standard US power supply, but we can ship the clock also with other power supplies. Please ask us for special power supplies.

Watch the video about that clock:

 

You can find more information about the Chronotronix Futura Clock here!

Scope of delivery:
This auction includes:
The completely assembled clock, tubes, manual in English, power supply.

Shipping costs:
Registered standard airmail is: US$37
Insured premium airmail is: US$68

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