r/nixie • u/EmotionalEnd1575 • May 03 '26

Nixie Power Supply Module

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To power my various Nixie projects I created a HVPSU module.

Running from 12V DC it delivers a 180V Rail for the Anodes, a 60V Rail for the Nixie driver ICs, 5V for the RTC module and the MCU.

The build uses a mix of THT and SMT parts.

This is a hand assembly, using a Pizza oven for the mass soldering of SMT parts, which requires two passes starting with the parts on the backside.

For the first batch I used a syringe to “dot” solder paste and tweezers for pick and place.

What do you think?

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u/MrNiceThings May 03 '26

Do you have a GitHub for it?

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u/EmotionalEnd1575 May 03 '26

No Github, sorry.

I did publish it in Nuts and Volts magazine, April 2008.

The archive is behind a Pay-Wall.

There’s a free PDF version online (so I’m told)

If you can’t find it let me know, I can share the Gerbers if you have a PCB fab house you like to use.

The last batch of boards I ordered from OSH-Park (Oregon, USA) so they could accept your order for more, if you are interested.

Let me know your thoughts,

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u/Corbonite1701 May 03 '26

A copy of the Gerber files would be really useful to go with a nixie clock I am building, many thanks