Nixie Tube Clocks and the Nixie Wristwatch
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.
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My approach to Nixie Clock design began at the packaging. All
examples were influenced by mid-century industrial design.
GPS Satellite receivers are the primary timing 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 of parts.
Click
here to view the IEEE Spectrum October '04 "Tools &
Toys" article, reviewing the NixiChron clock and others too.
 The GPS FLW (Four Letter Word
display)
A GPS Satellite controlled clock using four giant B7971 Nixie Tubes!
A collaborative effort with Peter Hand and Juergen Grau has brought you
the long awaited
GPS FLW
The GPS FLW was inspired from the original work of Raymond
Weisling. This is a very large B7971 nixie tube display.
Click Here
if you are ready to purchase, or to learn more about the GPS FLW.
Click Here
to download the GPS FLW document package as a zip file.
Shipping is $20 in the USA by USPS Priority Mail insured.
Have questions? send me an email
here
NixiChron- GPS
Satellite controlled Nixie Tube Clock Kit!
Only a few of the fully assembled or kit version NixiChron clocks
remain. Don't wait!
You can own the Nixie Clock that remains the benchmark
for all
others to follow, and it's also available in a kit version!
Click
here for kit details and information on how to place your order.
The Gallery of Nixie Tube Clocks
I've built a few different clock models in the eleven
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: most are no longer for sale.
It appears just about anyone who can swing a soldering iron has been
marketing their nixie clocks through the online auction site.
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 do some
research before you buy someone's project. It could be total junk.
And they have all visited here, using these nixie clocks as the
benchmark for menu structure, features, and packaging design ideas.
Heath kit GC-1000 Most
Accurate Clock
A Power Supply reliability upgrade
procedure
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The Alien Nixie Clock
Autopsy
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Christian's 48V Electric Go Kart
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Visit the online museum of Atwater Kent Breadboard radios.
I collect these dusty radio relics from the early 1920's!
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The J.C. Deagan MIDI Chimes Doorbell
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A
Nixie
Gone Bad?
The sad tale about an international scammer.
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Jeff Thomas
Resonant Instruments LLC
(480) 516-4523
This site was last
updated 10/12/11
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