Following that is a pinout diagram and other info in english. Retro nixievfd clock iv22 by bluethunder22 thingiverse. Contact us here if you have any questions regarding the iv11 vfd nixie tube clock. Nixie came about accidentally, after nix i was misinterpreted, but the name stuck. When radios, tvs, and other devices were all supplied in wood cabinets.
Description discussions 0 comments 260 change notes. The iv11 vfd tube is a fairly easy device to drive. In the past five years, this iv11 vfd tube clock sells well in europe, north america. Nixie s are neon tubes that operate at high voltage 170v, while vfds are true vacuum tubes that operate at lower 20v to 50v voltage. Assembly of the rest of the components except iv 11tubes solder the rest of the components to the board, except iv 11 tubes. The name nixie is actually a brand name, it comes from nix i, an abbreviation for, numeric indicator experimental no. In14 nixie tube data first, here is a scanned original data sheet as supplied by the reflector factory with the tubes. A digital clock with perpetual calendar, alarm, countdown timerappliance timer, and day counter. Fluorescence by the vfd collective is a colorful digital clock with vacuum fluorescent tube displays based on. In18 single digit nixie clock with acrylic enclosure brand new,i designed and made it by myself. The pcb can be secured by fixing to the rear plate or internal bottom of the clock body. German version of this page back to dieters nixie tube page email to dieter this project was based on the circuit i used in my first in18 clock.
This one is inexpensive and you can adjust the configuration to suit your preference. Iv 11 vfd clock diy kit father husband son kids gift summer project. Versatile io extender pcb to control many nixie tubes with i2c by soldeerridder in clocks. This command guide is to support the nixie tube driver, from doayee. View online or download nixie clock in18 blue dream user manual. Nixie clock need help with code arduino forum index. The preferred voltage is 12vdc, but often 9vdc 15vdc will do nicely too. For the assembled version of this clock, please click here.
Here is my version of a vfd clock, running on arduino atmega328. Nixie tube needs high voltage around 150vdc to light on, but it uses low current 12ma. Why its been a year since i made and uploaded my first mod here, so i figured id make this to celebrate. My pcb was purchased from monjibox nixie you can hunt him down on ebay who actually modified his iv 11 pcb for me so i could use the iv 22s. The one tube easiest arduino nano nixie clock project. Technical specifications name specifications vfd tubes iv11 18 19801992 made in ussr voltage of dc input dc 5v 3. Sale iv11 vfd tube clock diy kit wooden housing labor day.
This one is based off of six discreet iv12 type vacuum fluorescent tubes. Photographicquality semitransparent backgrounds are used so that the clock blends in with you windows desktop perfectly. Obviously, that means that you can not display the seconds of the time with only 4 tubes without a big change to the original design to enable the time, including seconds, to be scrolled across the 4 tubes. No parts of this documentation may be used commercially. Java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration. Cr1220 battery socket onboard for the rtc power which keeps rtc running during power outages. In1 lc516 nixie clock project last update, and finished.
Diy soldering kit for iv11 vfd nixie tube clock nixie clocks. It is a 7 segment display tube with cathodes, anodes and. The polarity of the components must match the print on the board. Jenny reloaded is a vfd clock kit based on the beautiful and still wellavailable iv 11 and iv 15 tubes from russian production.
Vfd nixie tube diy clock iv11 components and box vfd nixie. Whatever nixie clock kit styles you want, can be easily bought here. Haris andrianakis iv11 vfd tube clock first design candrian. Or you can just display any 6 digits strings on this in14 nixie tubes made in xussr. When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu. The original idea was to display the hours, then minutes, then the cycle starts again. A computer controllable, colorfully illuminated 6digi. Decimal point and minus signs were added artificially for devices not containing them. Specifically for the nixoid clock we develop an algorithm for synchronous ignition of lamps and antipoisoning of cathodes, so the resource of the in16 indicators increased several times and the viewing of the time became more beatiful. I was just wondering if 25v will do or if it makes the display dim. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nixie tube driver v1 k155id1 74141 replacement from. Nobsound douk audio iv11 vintage vfd nixie tube acrylic old. I have researched many of the vfd clock threads out there and this is what came of it.
Iv11 nixie tube clock comes with soldering kit and fully assembled options. This nixie clock project uses in12 end view nixie tubes backlit by rgb leds. Thanks to their high brightness and the 22 mm digit size, they are easy to read from daylight even from higher distances. Builtin backup lithium battery will maintain clock time more than 3 years. Plugable usb poweredlipoly battery driveable,twodigit in18 nixie tube clock pro. Ambient light sensor and ir receiver need special attention during installation.
Nixie wall clocks at fallout 4 nexus mods and community. Iv11 vfd nixie tube clock brand new featurerich iv11. Nobsound douk audio iv11 vintage vfd nixie tube acrylic old school vacuum tube alarm clock with remote finished nice gifts finished. A nixie clock inspired screensaver with the current time and weather. Make nixie clock with arduino in mdf wood case hackster. The library was written by thomas cousins and falls under the gnu lesser general public license. Also available as part of the clever clocks screensaver bundle. Fluorescence by the vfd collective is a colorful digital clock with vacuum fluorescent tube displays based on project openvfd. Now you can have the elegance and beauty of a nixie tube clock in your own pocket. Iv11 vfd tube clock first design haris andrianakis. Is the pcb layout available for download, or would i be able to buy one.
The tubes are illuminated from underneath with rgb leds whose color, brightness, and cycling pattern can be changed with the push of a button. The nixie tubes used in this clock are burroughs b5560 tubes that were salvaged from a small broken hp frequency counter. Simple retro night clock with oldschool nixie tubes. My suggestion and i strongly recommend is go to the nixie. In this instruction, i will show how to make nixie clock with arduino by circuit which is as much simply as possible.
Kit in14 arduino shield ncs314 nixie tubes clock 1224 hour. Nixoid high voltage generation system has a power reserve of 3. If you want to buy cheap nixie clock kit, choose nixie clock kit from. If you are a maker or nixie enthusiast, you have probably used or had contact with a nixie tube drivers e. Updated 29 11 2010 this clock kit was carefully engineered and assembled in germany.
This is example of assembled board ncs314 with full complectation. Im here to share my result of creating my own dream clock with you. Nixie clock home and nixie dotai is a makerfounded company focusing on the development and producion of nixie vfdled hardware products. Arduino shield ncs314 nixie tubes clock in14 arduino. Iv11 vfd clock diy kit father husband son kids gift summer project nixie tube clock with new and easy replaceable in14 nixie tubes motion sensor visual effects gift idea premium gift packaging. It endeavors to provide the products that you want, offering the best bang for your buck. Iv 11 vfd tube clocks come with 100% authentic brand new iv 11 vfd tube made in ussr between 1980s1990s and are out of production. Iv11 vfd clock diy kit father husband son kids gift summer project. Is the pcb layout available for download, or would i be able to buy one from you somehow. Installation download and install mod try manual install if you have a mod manager and it just doesnt work. If youve bought one of our thermometers from thinkgeek, and are looking for the assembly instructions, then theyre right here. Regular nixie tube clocks sell for hundreds, and are not easily reconfigurable.
A single nixie decoration that responds to your touch. Mar 02, 2020 howard constantine is raising funds for the nixie clock iv walltable clock w in12 nixies rgb leds on kickstarter. Diy soldering kit for iv11 vfd nixie tube clock nixie. They are almost identical to iv 11 tubes except that these have sockets. Virtual nixie tube digitron display dhtml component library. The tubes are wired to the pcb and slotted into place through the sockets. Check that the external power supply is able to supply the power needed to achieve the high voltage. We started to create our clocks from the passion to combine old display technology with the woodworking art. Download instruction manual after your purchase in the order confirmation page or simply log into your account and download from downloads at your convenience.
All started when i received some iv11 vfd tubes from an ebay seller i. Virtual nixie tube digitron display dhtml component. Unfortunately, these drivers have their technical limitations for modern projects. Display hour, minutes and second 12 or 24 format operational display year, month and day and chinese lunar date. Here is a functional retro clock made with 6 iv11 vfd.
View and download nixie clock in14 allinone construction manual online. Usb powered in18 single digit nixie clock with acrylic enclosure v1. I wasnt expecting the clock to arrive for another few weeks due to the overseas shipping. En jenny reloaded vfd clock finest quality nixie clock and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 8. Find great deals on ebay for nixie clock and nixie clock kit. Page 11 check your soldering that there are no bridges or dry joints. The instructions can be download at the end of this post. This is the diy version for the iv 11 vfd tube clock. User manual in146v1 nixie clock power for your nixie clock the clock does not include a wall adapter. Contact us here if you have any questions regarding the iv11 vfd nixie tube clock diy soldering.
Do not download this instruction, just click next step is ok. The nixie clock that let you see the time in a beautiful way, these tubes come from the soviet era, they are so old and are not produced anymore but still available till today for us to relove them. In the original design, there is no attempt to scroll the time across the nixie tubes, only the temperature is scrolled. I bought the tubes and an mm5316 28 pin dip clock chip, which is supposed to directly drive the vfd segments in order to make a clock. Vfd tube clocks come with 100% authentic brand new iv 11 vfd tube made in ussr between 1980s1990s and are out of production. Here is a summary of the parts used, this is a work in progress so this isnt finalised. Dc stepup module 12vdc 150vdc is suitable for this application. Scotts nixie tube clock is a clock for your windows desktop that displays the time using really cool old displays, like nixie tubes and vacuum fluorescent displays vfd. Nixie iv12 vfdclock jenny owners manual pdf download.
Initially, after we had access to almost inexhaustible supply of excellent quality soviet nixie tubes in12, in14 and in18, there was going to make a simple display of the nixie. A vfd tube works like a 7segment led display with some small differences. A fully assembled iv11 clock, ready to use out of box. I experimented with the idea of building an alternating display using two b5560 nixie tubes but ended up using 4 nixies instead. The datasheet i got with my iv 11 tubes stated that the voltage is 25v. The adapter cord needs to be at just the right angle or the clock turns off. Encouraged by our friends feedback and followed by our customers reactions, we decided to push this adventure of the nixie clock even further. I bought this nixie tube clock as a gift for my dad on fathers day. Introducing openvfd the colorful vfd tube clock with light effects that make the clock dance, glow or turn into a rainbow. Iv1111 vintage nixie valve tube clock vfd usb digital desk clock diy.
Vfds are often referred to as nixie tubes, though they are not true nixies. You should get a universal adapter yourself, these are not very expensive. In14 6tube digit nixie clock quick setup manual v1. Jan 30, 2019 my pcb was purchased from monjibox nixie you can hunt him down on ebay who actually modified his iv 11 pcb for me so i could use the iv 22s. The nixie clock iv walltable clock w in12 nixies rgb leds. In order to drive the nixie tube, some internal equipments are under the high voltageup to 180v dc,please do not use this clock outside or in any wet conditions,please do not touch any part inside the clock when. Written for the arduino nano at the heart of rlb designs universal nixie driver board undb, featuring a ds3231 realtime clock, and driving up to 6 digits multiplexed in pairs via two sn74141 driver chips.