Decades ago, Nixie Tubes were used
as indicating devices in many types of instrumentation, and ultimately
replaced by the cheaper -unattractive- LED display.
Having been obsolete for more than a
quarter century, these glowing bottles of ionized gas have attracted a
new generation who appreciate their simple beauty.
My approach to Nixie Clock design began at the packaging. All
model designs were influenced by mid-century industrial design.
GPS Satellite reception remains as my primary clock reference
source, delivering the highest time keeping precision available.
Click
here to view the IEEE Spectrum June '02 feature article on Nixie
Clocks. Great examples of custom nixie clocks.
Click
here to view the IEEE Spectrum July '03 article "A Clockwork
Orange" building the NixiSat clock as a kit.
Click
here to view the IEEE Spectrum October '04 "Tools &
Toys"article reviewing the NixiChron clock and others.
The Gallery of Nixie Tube Clocks
I've built a few different clock models in the eight
years since I began this crusade. Including the world's first Nixie
Wristwatch!
Click on the name of the clock model below for additional
information and images about them. Note: none are offered for sale.
It appears just about any tech who can swing a soldering iron has been
marketing their nixie clocks via the online auctions lately.
Beware of any nixie clocks or other gizmos that are directly line
voltage powered. If it uses a low voltage wall adapter for
power
it would indicate the line is isolated for safety. Always be sure
to ask. And do some research. Note: Some are home brew
crap.
And they all have visited here, using these nixie clocks as the
benchmark for menu structure, features, and enclosure design ideas.
Heath kit GC-1000 Most
Accurate Clock - A Power Supply reliability upgrade
procedure -
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The comedy corner: Click
on the image at right to view the The
design really is out there...
Did you know that production Electric Vehicles once roamed our nations
highways?
Click on the image below to learn about the GM EV1 and S-10EV Electric
Vehicles.
The Attack EV project
A high performance electric powered sports car.
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Christian's Go Cart page
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Visit the online museum of Atwater Kent Breadboard radios.
I happen to collect these dusty relics from the early 1920's!
Click on the image to view this collection of vintage radios.
Jeff Thomas
Resonant Instruments LLC
100 W. Hoover Ave. Suite 3
Mesa, Arizona 85210
(480) 898-1195 ph
(480) 898-1215 fax