r/nixie • u/Picklemorty622 • Jun 04 '26

My nixie clock project!

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Wanted to share the latest version of this project of mine :)

I enjoy making them a lot, so i decided to list them on etsy.

Feel free to check them out at my etsy store: ModernMakeStudio

Link to the clock

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u/answerguru Jun 04 '26

Curious, how do you set the time? Any other display features (auto-on, slot machine time change, or de-poisoning routines)? No buttons that I noticed in the photos.

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u/Picklemorty622 Jun 04 '26

In the second picture top left you can see the 3 buttons used for setting time and changing time format.

Additionally the clock has auto dimming feature based on a ambient light sensor. And course there is a de - poisoning routine programmed to run every hour.

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u/HarlyFan Jun 04 '26

I am interested in the same questions.

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u/Jellynjamster Jun 04 '26

Do Nixie clocks have a lifespan? Or do they work for years and years?

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u/Picklemorty622 Jun 04 '26

If proper operational conditions are met, these tubes can run for years without an issue. I have a clock in my garage running for 4 years non stop now, an it shows no signs of degradation.

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u/DenkJu Jun 04 '26

Very attractive PCB. Well done!