Single Digit Nixie Tube Clock Kit With IN-18 Nixie

IN-18 SINGLE DIGIT
NIXIE CLOCK KIT

The clock features:

Easy to set time via 2 push buttons
Three display modes - standard / fade in-flash off / fade-in, fade-out
Timebase is mains AC - works with 50 Hz and 60 Hz
24 or 12 hour modes
Slimline design - all components on a single PCB
IN-18 tube in socketed, so no difficult soldering required
IN-18 Nixie tube included (New, Old Stock)
Spare tubes are available to add to the delivery at a cost of $30 each
Please add this as you go through checkout if you want spare tube(s)

The kit of parts is fully inclusive.

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The PCB is just 65mm in diameter (approx 2.5")

The clock kit is fully inclusive:

All electronic components are included.
14 socket pins for the IN-18 Nixie tube (Often called 'Mouser' pins, they are actually gold plated sockets made by Harwin)
Double sided, plated through hole PCB.
Fully pre-programmed PIC microcontroller, with socket.

Uses AC power supply (9-12VAC) This is not supplied - It is more economical for the winning bidder to buy a suitable adapter locally, suitable for local power outlet type.

Assembled clock kit, ready for mounting in a case of your own design

The kit is accompanied by a 19 page fully detailed user instruction guide to assembly. The assembly instructions include many detailed photos, and step - by - step instructions for building, testing and using the clock.

The user guide can be downloaded from here

How can the clock display the time with only a single digit?

The clock flashes up the time in the sequence HHMM, with appropriate pauses between each digit,and a longer pause between each time cycle ie. H.H...M.M.....H.H...M.M.... and so on. It is really very intuitive, and once you 'get it', it is really obvious and simple to read the time!

The three buttons have the following functions:
SW1: Set display mode
SW2: Set Hours
SW3: Set Minutes

Setting 50Hz or 60Hz operation and 12 or 24 hour modes
With the clock powered off, hold SW1 down. Power up the clock. Press SW1 again to select from the following options which are displayed on the tube:
1: 60 Hz, 12 Hour mode
2: 60 Hz, 24 Hour mode
3: 50 Hz, 12 Hour mode
4: 50 Hz, 24 Hour mode

When you have selected the appropriate option, power off the clock, and the setting is stored to flash memory.

Setting the time
Press and hold either SW2 or SW3 to set either Hours or Minutes respectively. When the button is being held, and for a short period after release, the clock will show only the minutes or hours that are being adjusted.

Setting Display Mode
The three display modes are as follows, and are indicated by the tube displaying the mode number for a short period then reverting to time display:
1. Normal display: digits flash on and then off
2. Fade A: digits fade in and then flash off
3. Fade B: digits fade in and fade out

Press and hold SW1 until the desired mode is displayed on the tube then release.

The finished clock board is very slim.

Component side of the PCB showing compact but not cramped layout

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR BUYERS / BIDDERS IN ITALY: Unfortunately, the post service in Italy seems to be very unreliable. I strongly recommend that buyers in Italy add the postal insurance option, to guarantee delivery without risk of loss.