Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:04:20
I have access to a laser engraver so I can engrave some keyboard related things on the case. Here is an image of the original project done by Sean Voisen.
(https://camo.githubusercontent.com/1bbefde101283f568d1dfd708346968a20cee2db/68747470733a2f2f7261772e6769746875622e636f6d2f77696b692f73766f6973656e2f626c75656e756d692f696d616765732f626c75656e756d695f636c6561722e6a7067)
There most likely will be only 10-15 clocks done in a run.
Very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock. Higher price than I had hoped but not too bad
EDIT:
I am scratching the MX idea as the case is not too compatible with other switches. I don't think it's really possible unless you use wires to connect the switch to the PCB. Even if the case were to be modified, the parts are at the same level as the switches.
NEWEST EDIT 12/22/2016
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.
(http://i.imgur.com/s2W3KTc.png) VS (http://i.imgur.com/81JLbJR.png)
Right now, once the maker of the PCB (www.nixieclock.org (http://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
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/yanzeyuan/IV-11%20Clock/IV002.jpg~original)
\Possible Design(s):
(http://i.imgur.com/hu9ukly.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/hu9ukly.png)
Post by: 64rky on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:06:14
Edit: I like the acrylic case, just looks cool!
Post by: nmur on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:07:39
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:09:55
Post by: fliptrik on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:10:22
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:10:31
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:12:44
Post by: Zapheo on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:13:40
Post by: whmeltonjr on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:13:48
Post by: qazeqaz on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:14:30
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:14:44
@FLFisherman, the AM/PM and Alarm buttons on each side of the tubes. :)
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:15:54
@FLFisherman, the AM/PM and Alarm buttons on each side of the tubes. :)
Ah, I see. In that case color me interested! :thumb:
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
Post by: 64rky on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:30:17
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
The number of the unit, possibly the username :)
Post by: Hexterdude on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:35:15
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:36:16
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:40:30
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.I know, I just like nixies (and not just because my cat is named nixie). Something about their warm glow can't be encapsulated by numis. But I understand the reasoning. IIRC the tubes are similarly priced, but the lower voltage should make the kit as a whole much cheaper. I would guess $75-100 depending on the case?
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:48:39
Personally I'd just like my GH username engraved. Or even the the Geekhack logo itself (not sure about permissions around this).
If you did aluminium cases I imagine you could get some pretty detailed images or designs on there.
Post by: jerue on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:58:36
interested depending on price.
Post by: LukStarkiller on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:11:23
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:13:10
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:14:40
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
The number of the unit, possibly the username :)
Yeah, I like this idea. Simple and elegant. Or GH logo / username
Post by: chilldude_22 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:31:52
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:33:11
Always wanted an aluminum Nixie clock. Consider me interested!
Tube clock, technically not a Nixie ;)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:34:05
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:34:19
Post by: chilldude_22 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:41:05
Always wanted an aluminum Nixie clock. Consider me interested!
Tube clock, technically not a Nixie ;)
WHATEVER
Post by: trizkut on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:43:20
Post by: Dongulator on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:47:32
Post by: RoastPotatoes on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:53:25
Post by: Psybin on Thu, 04 February 2016, 13:02:49
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 13:12:14
Post by: Dee1 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 14:39:24
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:27:05
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:27:58
THERE ARE NUMBERS ON THE TUBES!!!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:39:42
Ill show myself out
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:51:31
It should be the "click clock"
Ill show myself out
I love it
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:42:46
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
My bad, I didn't realize numitron was a different thing. :thumb: Thanks for clarification.
Engraving should be #, (optional) geekhack, and (optional) username, in no particular order. At least that's my vote. It also depends on the intent here, whether you want to make a geekhack clock or just a clock that is sold on geekhack. :)
Post by: demik on Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:59:36
What is that?
a time teller
i'd get one, if it had the hhkb logo engraved on the bottom right hand corner just like the hhkb OuO
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:07:39
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
My bad, I didn't realize numitron was a different thing. :thumb: Thanks for clarification.
Engraving should be #, (optional) geekhack, and (optional) username, in no particular order. At least that's my vote. It also depends on the intent here, whether you want to make a geekhack clock or just a clock that is sold on geekhack. :)
My intent was to get a bunch of clocks that are interesting and have some sort of geekhack flair. There will be a custom case, and hopefully it won't be too expensive. If it is too expensive, I will switch to the acrylic case.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:13:47
The important part of this possible clock is the fact that it uses numitron tubes instead of actual nixies. Niches require around 180VDC which put me off. Numitrons require about 5V, which is much safer and requires less circuitry.
I may want a poll for either acrylic or aluminum case.
Also, what sort of thing would you want laser engraved?
My bad, I didn't realize numitron was a different thing. :thumb: Thanks for clarification.
Engraving should be #, (optional) geekhack, and (optional) username, in no particular order. At least that's my vote. It also depends on the intent here, whether you want to make a geekhack clock or just a clock that is sold on geekhack. :)
My intent was to get a bunch of clocks that are interesting and have some sort of geekhack flair. There will be a custom case, and hopefully it won't be too expensive. If it is too expensive, I will switch to the acrylic case.
:thumb:
Building off what demik just said, it might be fun to let people put etchings of their favorite keyboards on it in the style of the pixel art photos in peoples' sigs?
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:49:17
Post by: demik on Thu, 04 February 2016, 19:16:16
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 19:58:47
Post by: turboloser on Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:00:16
Post by: Sinanju on Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:03:03
Can you make one that tells me when the next clack sale is?Human, not miracle worker.
Would be interested depending on price. Looks great w/ acrylic.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:08:55
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:09:27
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:20:50
Post by: Siegx on Thu, 04 February 2016, 21:08:11
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 04 February 2016, 21:48:27
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 05 February 2016, 00:45:40
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 05 February 2016, 10:04:41
I have a modern nixie tube clock (as in modern tubes) but the colors are blue instead of that nice orange...
Would love to swap it out and from the pictures it seems they're the same size...
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 10:17:53
Actually could I just buy the tubes?
I have a modern nixie tube clock (as in modern tubes) but the colors are blue instead of that nice orange...
Would love to swap it out and from the pictures it seems they're the same size...
These are numitrons so they run on different voltages. There are many sources online where you can buy nixie tubes. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what size nixie tube you need.
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 12:34:48
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57
Post by: livingspeedbump on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:10:36
Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit
damn, for that price I will be unquestionably in. :thumb: And yeah, an extra definitely couldnt hurt
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:13:34
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:35:46
Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit
At this price, i'm in
Post by: kinglukas38 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:48:44
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 05 February 2016, 14:09:32
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 05 February 2016, 21:31:20
Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit
At this price, I'm definitely in.
Post by: Thumper_ on Sat, 06 February 2016, 03:44:08
Post by: fanpeople on Sat, 06 February 2016, 03:59:29
Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit
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Dam son that is a really really good price in my opinion.
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Sun, 07 February 2016, 12:18:25
Oops I lied; there is only enough for 10 clocks. If there is enough interest I can source them from other places.
Post by: Psybin on Sun, 07 February 2016, 12:54:55
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 21 February 2016, 12:38:48
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 21 February 2016, 12:53:20
Post by: JaccoW on Sun, 21 February 2016, 13:26:29
Post by: kinglukas38 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 14:57:38
Colour be intrigued. Always wanted a Nixie clock. :thumb:
This isn't nixie though
Post by: AwSmCreator on Sun, 21 February 2016, 15:13:24
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:32:02
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Tue, 23 February 2016, 15:57:15
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Tue, 23 February 2016, 17:38:18
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:16:28
Firebolt. Thanks for the tease! :(
Yea, seriously! Just hoping this comes back soon.
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26
Post by: romevi on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:38:17
rama collab incoming
Positive?
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:40:33
rama collab incoming
Positive?
absolutely
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Sat, 30 April 2016, 23:23:34
rama collab incoming
Positive?
absolutely
can I just reserve my slot now :llama:
Post by: juahenza on Sun, 01 May 2016, 00:09:16
Post by: luminor on Tue, 03 May 2016, 05:50:27
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 03 May 2016, 06:17:15
Post by: audax989 on Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:01:42
Post by: ctrlX on Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:18:34
Always wanted one of those. I am really interested, especially for that price. Acrylic case/alu case, does not matter.
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:57:34
Post by: Waateva on Tue, 03 May 2016, 09:26:20
rama collab incoming
Damnit, now I have to join! :D
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Wed, 25 May 2016, 22:56:07
Post by: Vypr on Wed, 25 May 2016, 23:57:38
Post by: diqkiq on Thu, 26 May 2016, 00:47:31
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 18:50:46
Post by: kinglukas38 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 19:06:02
Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RRh3XuT.jpg)
Finally ;)
Post by: renzpwns on Fri, 27 May 2016, 20:09:55
Post by: romevi on Sat, 28 May 2016, 00:27:50
Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RRh3XuT.jpg)
OP actually delivered. :eek:
Post by: audax989 on Sat, 28 May 2016, 08:21:35
Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RRh3XuT.jpg)
It's happening :thumb:
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Sat, 28 May 2016, 17:45:01
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Post by: romevi on Mon, 06 June 2016, 16:34:51
*throws wallet at screen*
You can ruin your monitor like that.
Post by: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:27:01
Post by: Karura on Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:35:32
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Sat, 25 June 2016, 10:10:57
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.
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 26 June 2016, 08:40:30
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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Post by: Slash Emperor on Tue, 09 August 2016, 14:38:58
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:36:24
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 19 August 2016, 13:06:45
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.
Post by: KlarKuo on Fri, 19 August 2016, 14:08:51
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
Post by: Hypocaffeinic on Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:44:26
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Sun, 25 September 2016, 09:28:49
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Sun, 25 September 2016, 16:18:14
Post by: KlarKuo on Thu, 29 September 2016, 15:10:35
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
Post by: atlas3686 on Thu, 29 September 2016, 16:01:10
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Fri, 30 September 2016, 01:12:20
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
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 22 December 2016, 07:44:34
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.
(http://i.imgur.com/s2W3KTc.png) VS (http://i.imgur.com/81JLbJR.png)
Right now, once the maker of the PCB (www.nixieclock.org (http://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
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/yanzeyuan/IV-11%20Clock/IV002.jpg~original)
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Post by: breusch91 on Tue, 27 December 2016, 16:21:37
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?
Post by: kinglukas38 on Thu, 29 December 2016, 18:57:00
i think its a good idea, but theres already things available for much cheaper then the $90 lowest just for parts your saying.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
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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