Author Topic: [IC] THE CLICK CLOCK (Read 28181 times)

Firebolt1914 · « **on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:04:20 »

I have a rough idea of running a group buy of numitron clocks. I'm not sure if I should make an affordable acrylic case or a really nice aluminum case. I'm planning on having cherry mx switches as buttons although I have to see what sort of modifications I have to make.

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.

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.

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

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Possible Design(s):

64rky · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:06:14 »

Holy cow, that looks cool! I'd be down for one!

Edit: I like the acrylic case, just looks cool!

nmur · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:07:39 »

I've always wanted one of those!!

romevi · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:09:55 »

What is that?

fliptrik · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:10:22 »

Very slick. What's the rough price point your aiming for?

FLFisherman · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:10:31 »

You said you wanted to use Cherry MX switches as buttons. How would that work? I don't see where the buttons would be.

ImpendingxDoom · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:12:44 »

I'm always down for some nixies. Count me in

Zapheo · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:13:40 »

This looks like a headphone amplifier.

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:13:48 »

I could be interested depending on cost.

qazeqaz · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:14:30 »

I would be in for one of these bad boys!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:14:44 »

Nixie clock?? Sign me up!!

@FLFisherman, the AM/PM and Alarm buttons on each side of the tubes.

FLFisherman · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:15:54 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:14:44

@FLFisherman, the AM/PM and Alarm buttons on each side of the tubes.

Ah, I see. In that case color me interested!

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07 »

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?

64rky · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:30:17 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07

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

Hexterdude · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:35:15 »

I'd love to get one of these

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:36:16 »

does it support 24-hour time format?

ImpendingxDoom · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:40:30 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07

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?

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?

mobbo · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:48:39 »

This looks super cool.

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.

jerue · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:58:36 »

whoa.

interested depending on price.

LukStarkiller · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:11:23 »

I prefer nixies but interested anyways

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:13:10 »

Im so ***** in for this

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:14:40 »

Quote from: 64rky on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:30:17

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07
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

chilldude_22 · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:31:52 »

Always wanted an aluminum Nixie clock. Consider me interested!

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:33:11 »

Quote from: bweeldreyer on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:31:52

Always wanted an aluminum Nixie clock. Consider me interested!

Tube clock, technically not a Nixie

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:34:05 »

Interested if aluminum.

romevi · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:34:19 »

I still don't know what I'm looking at...

chilldude_22 · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:41:05 »

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:33:11

Quote from: bweeldreyer on Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:31:52
Always wanted an aluminum Nixie clock. Consider me interested!

Tube clock, technically not a Nixie

WHATEVER

trizkut · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:43:20 »

Interested

Dongulator · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:47:32 »

Interested for sure.

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 12:53:25 »

Interested. These are awesome.

Psybin · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 13:02:49 »

Interested also.

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 13:12:14 »

Kits on ebay for something very similar to this are around $120ish, so I'd expect something similar, if not slightly more for this.

Dee1 · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 14:39:24 »

Interested in this.

Melvang · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:27:05 »

I was looking at getting a kit for a nixie tube clock but I wanted the bigger tubes and a proper 5 instead of the upside down 2. Was expensive. I might swing this depending on final price.

romevi · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:27:58 »

OH... HA HA!
THERE ARE NUMBERS ON THE TUBES!!!

Dernubenfrieken · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:39:42 »

It should be the "click clock"
Ill show myself out

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:51:31 »

Quote from: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:39:42

It should be the "click clock"
Ill show myself out

I love it

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:42:46 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07

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.

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.

demik · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:59:36 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:09:55

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

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:07:39 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:42:46

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07
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. 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.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:13:47 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:07:39

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 February 2016, 17:42:46
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:25:07
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. 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.

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?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:49:17 »

Definitely interested! Most likely interested in the acrylic case. I love how it looks.

demik · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 19:16:16 »

Can you make one that tells me when the next clack sale is?

Spaceman1200 · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 19:58:47 »

Interested depending on the price

turboloser · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:00:16 »

I would be pretty interested, I considered getting a Nixie years ago but sort of just forgot.

Sinanju · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:03:03 »

Quote from: demik on Thu, 04 February 2016, 19:16:16

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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:08:55 »

I'm very interested in this

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:09:27 »

Curious...

Hellcatz · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 20:20:50 »

depends on the price

Siegx · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 21:08:11 »

Definitely interested if the price is good.

iamtootallforthis · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 21:48:27 »

I would be interested depending on price.

fanpeople · « **Reply #51 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 00:45:40 »

Nixie tubes make me wet like Stalin made Communist Russia wet. I am curious on price as all the assembled clocks I have seen have been super expensive.

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #52 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 10:04:41 »

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...

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 10:17:53 »

Quote from: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 05 February 2016, 10:04:41

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.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 12:34:48 »

Would you guys want an extra numitron with the kit just in case?

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57 »

Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:10:36 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57

Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit

damn, for that price I will be unquestionably in.

And yeah, an extra definitely couldnt hurt

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:13:34 »

too bad about no mx switches

Spaceman1200 · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:35:46 »

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:10:36

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57
Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit

At this price, i'm in

kinglukas38 · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:48:44 »

So in for this

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 14:09:32 »

Did you consider the 6 digit clock too? Would it be possible?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 21:31:20 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57

Very, very rough estimate of 70 USD per clock kit

At this price, I'm definitely in.

Thumper_ · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 03:44:08 »

fanpeople · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 03:59:29 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 13:08:57

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.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 07 February 2016, 12:18:25 »

None of these tube stores are replying to any of my emails. This may be relatively tough

Oops I lied; there is only enough for 10 clocks. If there is enough interest I can source them from other places.

Psybin · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 07 February 2016, 12:54:55 »

I'm in for that price, if it comes to it can you PM me? I'm not very good at keeping up with threads as of late. Thanks

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 12:38:48 »

I'm interested

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 12:53:20 »

Looks cool, good luck!

JaccoW · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 13:26:29 »

Colour be intrigued. Always wanted a Nixie clock.

kinglukas38 · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 14:57:38 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Sun, 21 February 2016, 13:26:29

Colour be intrigued. Always wanted a Nixie clock.

This isn't nixie though

AwSmCreator · « **Reply #70 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 15:13:24 »

This clock looks amazing. Hope to see a group buy one day.

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #71 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:32:02 »

I am 100% in for one of these. Please put my name down!

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 23 February 2016, 15:57:15 »

Pushing this off for another project

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 23 February 2016, 17:38:18 »

Firebolt. Thanks for the tease!

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:16:28 »

Quote from: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Tue, 23 February 2016, 17:38:18

Firebolt. Thanks for the tease!

Yea, seriously! Just hoping this comes back soon.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26 »

rama collab incoming

romevi · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:38:17 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26

rama collab incoming

Positive?

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:40:33 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:38:17

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26
rama collab incoming

Positive?

absolutely

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 30 April 2016, 23:23:34 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:40:33

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:38:17
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26
rama collab incoming

Positive?

absolutely

can I just reserve my slot now

juahenza · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun, 01 May 2016, 00:09:16 »

im down with this

luminor · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 05:50:27 »

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 06:17:15 »

let me in!!!

audax989 · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:01:42 »

I'm down. Also, will your price point still be at around >$100? Even with the rama collab?

ctrlX · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:18:34 »

Love it!!

Always wanted one of those. I am really interested, especially for that price. Acrylic case/alu case, does not matter.

yomammary · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 08:57:34 »

Rama!

Waateva · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 03 May 2016, 09:26:20 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 28 April 2016, 16:34:26

rama collab incoming

Damnit, now I have to join!

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 25 May 2016, 22:56:07 »

Any updates Firebolt?

Vypr · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 25 May 2016, 23:57:38 »

Also interested depending on price

diqkiq · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 26 May 2016, 00:47:31 »

Interested too

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 18:50:46 »

Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:

kinglukas38 · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 19:06:02 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 18:50:46

Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:
Show Image

Finally ;)

renzpwns · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 20:09:55 »

Looks pretty cool man.

romevi · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 28 May 2016, 00:27:50 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 18:50:46

Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:
Show Image

OP actually delivered. :eek:

audax989 · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 28 May 2016, 08:21:35 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 18:50:46

Sorry this took such a long time but here it is:
Show Image

It's happening :thumb:

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 28 May 2016, 17:45:01 »

Yes! Looks awesome. CANNOT wait for this to go on my bookshelf!

m1kehonch0 · « **Reply #95 on:** Wed, 01 June 2016, 19:11:28 »

I'm late to the party.... But I dig. I'd be down to buy one at the price point you listed on the first post.

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harlw · « **Reply #96 on:** Sat, 04 June 2016, 23:47:02 »

*throws wallet at screen*

diqkiq · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 06 June 2016, 16:27:25 »

Looks good Firebolt

romevi · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 06 June 2016, 16:34:51 »

Quote from: harlw on Sat, 04 June 2016, 23:47:02

*throws wallet at screen*

You can ruin your monitor like that.

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:27:01 »

any updates? We're dying over here!

Karura · « **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.

Firebolt1914 · « **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.

SBJ · « **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.

misconceit · « **Reply #103 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 06:31:25 »

Need more info on the power consumption of this thing

cccid · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 01 July 2016, 00:03:13 »

I'm in!

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Parzival · « **Reply #105 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 22:22:13 »

Interested

Pestik · « **Reply #106 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 06:38:48 »

If this is still happening, I'm definitely interested!

barefootbob · « **Reply #107 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 10:30:49 »

I'd be interested

KlarKuo · « **Reply #108 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 15:52:01 »

Oh man, I'd be so down

Gajible · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 16:02:26 »

Yeah, this is super cool. I'd love to participate!

kimanageer · « **Reply #110 on:** Thu, 04 August 2016, 09:49:15 »

Look so coolll !

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #111 on:** Thu, 04 August 2016, 14:15:35 »

Obligatory update request post

Slash Emperor · « **Reply #112 on:** Tue, 09 August 2016, 14:38:58 »

I'd love to have this with my setup.

Spaceman1200 · « **Reply #113 on:** Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:36:24 »

Hate to be that guy, but is this still gonna happen?

Vigrith · « **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.

KlarKuo · « **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

Hypocaffeinic · « **Reply #116 on:** Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:44:26 »

Never seen anything like this before, but it's shiny and I want one.

Spaceman1200 · « **Reply #117 on:** Sun, 25 September 2016, 09:28:49 »

Is this ever gonna happen?

Firebolt1914 · « **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.

KlarKuo · « **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

atlas3686 · « **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.

Spaceman1200 · « **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

Firebolt1914 · « **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

Carlos_the_turtle · « **Reply #123 on:** Thu, 22 December 2016, 07:49:27 »

I'm down with aluminum

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kinglukas38 · « **Reply #124 on:** Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:13:38 »

Aluminum has my vote, glad to see you working on this project again bort

afrokobe · « **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.

romevi · « **Reply #126 on:** Thu, 22 December 2016, 11:14:57 »

Holy cow; that looks freaking awesome.

Vigrith · « **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.

Data · « **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.

codedisorg · « **Reply #129 on:** Thu, 22 December 2016, 22:07:52 »

Yep, it looks awesome but now I'm scared of the cost.

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #130 on:** Thu, 22 December 2016, 22:47:05 »

yes! alu sounds great!

breusch91 · « **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.

Firebolt1914 · « **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......

diqkiq · « **Reply #133 on:** Tue, 27 December 2016, 16:11:13 »

Im still in

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breusch91 · « **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?

kinglukas38 · « **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

Pdub · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 19:21:45 »

I would be interested, depending on the cost!

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #137 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 19:49:44 »

Design concepts:

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 20:05:50 »

kinglukas38 · « **Reply #139 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 21:47:33 »

Looking good

diqkiq · « **Reply #140 on:** Sat, 31 December 2016, 08:30:15 »

I like it. How about a symmetrical option too?

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