The GPS FLW (The Four Letter Word display)

The GPS FLW has been a collaboration of three talented nixie designers; Peter Hand, Juergen Grau and myself.

Our goal was to design a Four Letter Word display using the giant B7971 Nixie Tubes, and integrate GPS time
keeping precision into an asthetically pleasing enclosure. Suitable for display anywhere the owner may desire.




The GPS FLW displays selected from a list of over 3,200 real words taken from a dictionary, and include proper names
in four letter words at random.  Abbreviations, acronyms (eg FDNY), and some common alternate spellings (eg SHOW and SHEW)
 along with a few foreign four letter words that are generally understood by English speakers such as FRAU. There are no random or
 rule-generated “words” from two character pairings.  If selected,  an extensive list naughty words can be enabled to display in varying
 frequency. Time of day may be enabled to display in hr:min format at the top of each minute in 12hr or 24 hr mode. The GPS FLW
utilizes GPS transmitted data from an optional remote GPS receiver to ensure the display always remains accurate to the minute.

An additional design feature was included in the hardware and software to support a PIR (Passive Infra Red detector),
and requires some user supplied components to complete installation of the feature.

Click Here to download the GPS FLW document package as a zip file.
















The completely assembled GPS FLW with tubes, enclosure, and GPS is $549.00*

The Individual components can be purchased separately, as some hobby builders prefer to make
their own enclosure, and already have the B7971 Nixie Tubes,  or a spare remote GPS receiver.

The GPS FLW circuit board (assembled)  $109
Laser Cut transparent acrylic enclosure kit    $35
Haicom HI-204III PS2 serial GPS receiver $60
Four Burroughs B7971 Nixie Tubes (tested)  $400
12vdc 1amp Wall Power Adapter (america) $20

*You save $75 in buying the complete assembled GPS FLW.

Warranty:  The assembled GPS FLW is guaranteed for a period of one year against defects in materials and workmanship.
 

Shipping the assembled GPS FLW in the USA and it's territories is by USPS Priority mail shipping for $20.00.
International shipping is offered using USPS Express Mail insured for $45.00
I currently accept Visa and Mastercard by telephone.

Any questions?, please email. or call. Thank you.

Jeff Thomas
Resonant Instruments LLC
480-516-4523

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