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.

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.

-NixiChron- GPS Satellite controlled Nixie Tube Clock Kit!


The long awaited NixiChron re-release is available right now, assembled or as a kit.

You can own the Nixie Clock that remains the benchmark for all others to follow,  and it's now available in a kit version!

 

Click here for kit details how to place your order


The Gallery of Nixie Tube Clocks

 I've built a few different clock models in the ten years since I began this crusade. Including the world's first NixieWristwatch! 

Click on the name of the clock model below for additional information and images about them. Note: none are offered for sale.
The Nixie Clock
Commemorative Clock
NixiSat
Cylinder NixiSat
NixZilla!
 


WWVB Clock
The Burl Clock
Nixie Tube Wristwatch
GPSII Cylinder (prototype)
NixiChron
 


Atomic Nixie Tube Clock
CyClock
Transparent Nixie Tube Clock
GPSII


It appears just about any grunt 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 do some research before you buy someone's project. It could be total junk.
And they all have 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 comedy corner:  Click on the image at right to view the   The design really is out there...
 


A Nixie Gone Bad?

A sad story about a pathetic scammer.
The Attack EV project


 A high performance electric powered sports car build.
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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
(480) 516-4523

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updated 01/18/10
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