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
another generation who appreciate their beauty.
My approach to Nixie Clock design began at the packaging. All
model designs were influenced by Herman Miller, and others.
GPS Satellite receivers are used as the primary clock reference source,
and deliver the highest timekeeping 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.
My Gallery of Discontinued Nixie Clocks
I've built a few different clock models in the seven
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 seems just about anyone who can swing a soldering iron has been
selling home built 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 indicates the line voltage is isolated for safety. Always be sure to
ask. And do some research. Beware: Some are complete crap.
And they have all 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 -
Click on the image
The comedy corner: Click
on the image at right to view the
The design 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.
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
