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Offline Karura

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:35:32 »
How do these differ from Nixie tube clocks? I'd be interested, but could you make it a 6-tube design instead? That would be more interesting to me to see the seconds.
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Offline Firebolt1914

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #101 on: Sat, 25 June 2016, 10:10:57 »
Numitrons are essentially filaments like in lightbulbs versus discharge of a cathode and gas. I personally chose the numitrons because there was a pre-existing open source project for it and that it uses lower voltages.

I personally want a 6-tube design, however the PCB I chose doesn't really support that, and I don't want to learn how to make changes to a pre-existing PCB or have to make a new one. This would also require rama (or someone else, probably myself) to make edits to the case, and finally, I am going to source the tubes from eBay, so it will be quite annoying to have to get more tubes. HOWEVER, if there is enough interest, I will be fine with doing all of the above.
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Offline SBJ

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Re: [IC] THE CLACK CLOCK
« Reply #102 on: Sun, 26 June 2016, 08:40:30 »
Quote from: nmur on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:07:39
I've always wanted one of those!!
Me too!
And for 70 dollars it'd be pretty hard to pass up IMO.
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Offline misconceit

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #103 on: Tue, 28 June 2016, 06:31:25 »
Need more info on the power consumption of this thing 
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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #104 on: Fri, 01 July 2016, 00:03:13 »
I'm in!


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Offline Parzival

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 15 July 2016, 22:22:13 »
Interested
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Offline Pestik

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #106 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 06:38:48 »
If this is still happening, I'm definitely interested!
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Offline barefootbob

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #107 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 10:30:49 »
I'd be interested
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Offline KlarKuo

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #108 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 15:52:01 »
Oh man, I'd be so down
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Offline Gajible

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #109 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 16:02:26 »
Yeah, this is super cool. I'd love to participate!
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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #110 on: Thu, 04 August 2016, 09:49:15 »
Look so coolll !
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Offline BaconEggandCheeseBagel

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #111 on: Thu, 04 August 2016, 14:15:35 »
Obligatory update request post :D
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Offline Slash Emperor

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #112 on: Tue, 09 August 2016, 14:38:58 »
I'd love to have this with my setup.
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Offline Spaceman1200

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #113 on: Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:36:24 »
Hate to be that guy, but is this still gonna happen?
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Offline Vigrith

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #114 on: Fri, 19 August 2016, 13:06:45 »
Quote from: Spaceman1200 on Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:36:24
Hate to be that guy, but is this still gonna happen?

I hope so, I'm 100% in for one if it is - would look sick next to all my tube amps.
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Offline KlarKuo

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #115 on: Fri, 19 August 2016, 14:08:51 »
Quote from: Vigrith on Fri, 19 August 2016, 13:06:45
Quote from: Spaceman1200 on Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:36:24
Hate to be that guy, but is this still gonna happen?

I hope so, I'm 100% in for one if it is - would look sick next to all my tube amps.


That's a cool combo
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Offline Hypocaffeinic

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #116 on: Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:44:26 »
Never seen anything like this before, but it's shiny and I want one.  ^-^
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Offline Spaceman1200

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #117 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 09:28:49 »
Is this ever gonna happen? :(
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Offline Firebolt1914

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #118 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 16:18:14 »
Probably not, I had some issues with the PCB files, and it's hard for me to fix it myself. Seeing that there is enough interest, there's a slim chance it may happen though.
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Offline KlarKuo

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #119 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 15:10:35 »
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Sun, 25 September 2016, 16:18:14
Probably not, I had some issues with the PCB files, and it's hard for me to fix it myself. Seeing that there is enough interest, there's a slim chance it may happen though.

I'm definitely still interested
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Offline atlas3686

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #120 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 16:01:10 »
Yeah also super interested, always wanted one of these! Hope it still happens, would be keen on an alu case.
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Offline Spaceman1200

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #121 on: Fri, 30 September 2016, 01:12:20 »
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Sun, 25 September 2016, 16:18:14
Probably not, I had some issues with the PCB files, and it's hard for me to fix it myself. Seeing that there is enough interest, there's a slim chance it may happen though.

I'm sure someone could be able to help you? But, i'm still interested as well if you decide to give it a run
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Offline Firebolt1914

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #122 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 07:44:34 »
ANOTHER REVIVE!

I'm determined to actually finish one of my stupid projects.....

Since there is enough interest, I will definitely try to do this one.


NOW TO BE IN VFD FORM!

VFDs are different than the previously proposed Numitrons as they are not filaments, but instead are based on cathodoluminescene.

VS

Right now, once the maker of the PCB (www.nixieclock.org) responds to me, I will begin to make a case. I have still not decided between acrylic or aluminum. Aluminum will be more expensive, however I believe it will look the nicest with this type of vacuum tube. Please let me know so I can begin ASAP. I will post a rough approximation of what I want the aluminum case to look like soon.


Example of CNC'd aluminum IV-11 Clock
« Last Edit: Thu, 22 December 2016, 07:49:03 by Firebolt1914 »
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Offline Carlos_the_turtle

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #123 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 07:49:27 »
I'm down with aluminum

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Offline kinglukas38

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #124 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:13:38 »
Aluminum has my vote, glad to see you working on this project again bort
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Offline afrokobe

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #125 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:52:03 »
The aluminum looks great, but how much would it cost?  I figured the ~$70 would be for the acrylic one. 
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Offline romevi

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #126 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 11:14:57 »
Holy cow; that looks freaking awesome.
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Offline Vigrith

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #127 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 11:22:10 »
If pricing is still reasonable for aluminium then for sure that'd be cooler than acrylic.
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Offline Data

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #128 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:01:47 »
Aluminum... but can we keep it simple on the design?  Milled aluminum can get stupid expensive.
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Offline codedisorg

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #129 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 22:07:52 »
Yep, it looks awesome but now I'm scared of the cost.
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Offline BaconEggandCheeseBagel

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #130 on: Thu, 22 December 2016, 22:47:05 »
yes! alu sounds great!
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Offline breusch91

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #131 on: Fri, 23 December 2016, 07:49:53 »
I'm very interested in this. Honestly at $70 i'd most likely be in, below $60 or below 100% in, $100 or above definitely out.
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Offline Firebolt1914

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #132 on: Fri, 23 December 2016, 12:19:35 »
Bad news, just the parts alone will cost about 90 dollars. I'm not sure if I will continue to do this project, or just do the project for those that are willing to pay custom keyboard prices for a clock......
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Offline diqkiq

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #133 on: Tue, 27 December 2016, 16:11:13 »
Im still in

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Offline breusch91

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #134 on: Tue, 27 December 2016, 16:21:37 »
i think its a good idea, but theres already things available for much cheaper then the $90 lowest just for parts your saying. 

https://www.tindie.com/products/RobG/msp430-nixie-clock-kit/

https://www.tindie.com/products/celzey11/iv-9-numitron-tube-clock-/

https://www.tindie.com/products/mazevedo/nwts-ntp-sync-over-wi-fi-for-nixie-clocks-kit/

Not sure if these would work as well, but yea. Maybe its better to put a group buy in for one of these on the cheap and then do a groupbuy for a better case to house it in and still save some money in the end?
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Offline kinglukas38

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #135 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 18:57:00 »
Quote from: breusch91 on Tue, 27 December 2016, 16:21:37
i think its a good idea, but theres already things available for much cheaper then the $90 lowest just for parts your saying. 

https://www.tindie.com/products/RobG/msp430-nixie-clock-kit/

https://www.tindie.com/products/celzey11/iv-9-numitron-tube-clock-/

https://www.tindie.com/products/mazevedo/nwts-ntp-sync-over-wi-fi-for-nixie-clocks-kit/

Not sure if these would work as well, but yea. Maybe its better to put a group buy in for one of these on the cheap and then do a groupbuy for a better case to house it in and still save some money in the end?
2 of those are for nixie tubes (not what this project is for) and the other is only 4 tube rather than a 6 tube
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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #136 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 19:21:45 »
I would be interested, depending on the cost!
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Offline Firebolt1914

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #137 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 19:49:44 »
Design concepts:
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Offline BaconEggandCheeseBagel

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #138 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 20:05:50 »
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Offline kinglukas38

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #139 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 21:47:33 »
Looking good  :thumb:
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Offline diqkiq

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Re: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK
« Reply #140 on: Sat, 31 December 2016, 08:30:15 »
I like it. How about a symmetrical option too?

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