How Does a Nixie Tube Work?
Ron O’Donnell I love Nixie tubes, they are so vintage and warm. Simply put, these are neon light bulbs filled with rarefied Neon. There are one common electrode and many additional electrodes. High voltage (about 180 volts) makes this bulb glow. It’s important to know that Nixie tubes are different…
What Are Vacuum Tubes?
Michael LeRoy (electronics, programming) Generally speaking, a vacuum tube is a glass tube with at least one heater element (filament). The air is pumped out, and an additional metal piece is connected to the tube. Vacuum tubes were replaced by contemporary transistors and have performed the same kind of work….
Why Are Nixie Tubes and Nixie Tube Watches so Expensive?
Henry Blake, electronics The reason is that nobody is making nixie tubes on a commercial basis nowadays. They are popular among people who like vintage devices and their futuristic appearance. For example, check out any sci-fi movie from the 60s or 70s, and you’ll certainly see nixie tubes there. Today,…
Safety Precautions with Nixie Clocks
Safety Precautions Assembling Nixie Clocks with High Voltages Question Ricco Hey guys, I’m assembling a nixie clock according to common instructions and at this point, I need to test high voltage components. The power supply is 12 V 250 mA, up to 170 volts. As far as I know, it’s…
Is it possible to make Nixie Tube live longer
With this post I will continue to unveil myths about nixie tubes, and answer your questions. Feel free to add new questions in comments. Thank you for taking time. David. Hey everyone! I’m working with this Nixie tube clock and there’s one question I have. Many people on the internet…
Cheap nixie tube clock 2020
I usually get letters with the request to make cheap nixie tube clocks. So I worked on new design for the clock, that takes much less time and materials. It helped me to set a lower price for my wooden nixie clocks. This design is quite plain, but it perfectly…
SteamPunk nixie clock 2020
My New Clock Design Several weeks ago I created new model of nixie tube clocks. In this clock I added several new details: added corners to the wooden enclosure changed the color of the brass elements I added new label to my nixie clock, instead of FallOut-alike one Let me…
Vacuum Tube Clock New Design 2020
I am glad to share with you my new design for vacuum tube clocks. I like it and IMHO it looks a bunch more vintage and steam-punkish. So what’s new with this model: new brass cornerpieces soft-shaped labels new palette of colors used in case What stays the same: adorable…
How does nixie tube works?
In spite of the fact that I was born in the middle of 90th, and never ever visited the USA yet, I feel unexplainable nostalgic for the spirit of New York city in 70th. Neon commercial signs, vintage cars, the spirit of steam punk in every corner, greenish industrial mist…
Catchy 10 facts about the time and clocks
A day on Mars is only 39 minutes longer than an Earth’s day. The impression ‘in clockwise order’ is quite usual for us, but have you ever though why does it go that way, not opposite direction? It all goes from the sun-dial, when the shadow of a so-called clock-hand…