DIY KIT for IN-12 Nixie Tubes Clock
Electronics parts Nixie Tubes Acrylic Stand 
UPS Express delivery is highly recommended
Economy Shipping very slow and unreliable

Project designed for 6 IN-12 Nixie tubes [hours : minutes : seconds]. For that clock You will need one MCU boards NCM107 and one Tubes board NCT412.

PCB design, schematic, housing and software made by GRA & AFCH

Kit includes MCU (microcontroller unit) ATmega328p flashed with Arduino Uno Bootloader and sketch (Firmware).

Kit is compatible with Arduino Uno, so it allows you to write your own unique programs on the Arduino platform, the latest sources are always available on github at the "NixeClock" repository.


Listing contains:

  • MCU NCM109 Control Board bare PCB
  • NCT412 Tubes Board bare PCB
  • Set of Parts and Components (electronic, mechanical)
  • IN-12 Nixie Tubes -  6 pcs
  • NE2H Neons (for Dots) - 4 pcs
  • Clear Acrylic Stand (included, free of charge)
  • BOM Lists for PCBs (MCU NCM109, NCT412)
  • Principal Electrical Schemes for PCBs (MCU NCM109, NCT412)
  • User Manual on Vintage-style paper


The base listing does NOT contain Power Supply

  • We are selling Power supply: ebay.com/itm/162367596648


Our Benefits: 

  • A special Socket for each pin of IN-12 – easy to change Tubes.
  • Easy to customize firmware under Your own needs, thanks to an open platform – Arduino.
  • Fast uploading via USB.
  • The latest version of the firmware always available on GitHub.
  • No need to download drivers – we are use only Genuine USB to serial converters (FTDI FT230).
  • Drivers for them pre-installed in all popular OS: Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • Human friendly menu.
  • Very high quality of Printed Circuit Boards.
  • Japan aluminum capacitors.
  • Power-On Self-Test.
  • Competent Technical support.



Dear customers!
If you have ANY questions, (PLEASE ASK us)



Software Features:

  • Clock support many kinds of Nixie tubes (6 tubes [hh:mm:ss] format and 4 tubes [hh:mm]). How to make a clock on 4 tubes? You need to cut the board, see the video below.
  • 12/24 hour format.
  • Slote Machine (Ani poisoning)
  • Date format: DD:MM:YY
  • Unique RGB LEDs backlight with 16,7 millions colors.
  • Very easy to switch LEDS off/on.
  • As alarm sound clock uses standard RTTTL (Nokia format) melodies, so You can easy change it. (included songs: mission impossible, we wish you).
  • Easy updating firmware via USB using Arduino IDE.
  • Software based on Arduino sketch, so MCU has Arduino bootloader within.
  • Power On Self Test (POST): LEDs test, tubes test, input voltage test, sound test.


Hardware Features:

  • Integrated High Voltage Power supply 150 – 220V.
  • ICSP connector for flashing Arduino Bootloader to blank MCU.
  • 3 PWM channels for RGB LEDs 8 bit per channel = 24bit = 16,7 millions colors. It can be disabled in the menu (see manual).
  • Test points for testing, adjust and control low and high voltage circuits.
  • Pads for internal buttons and terminals for external buttons.
  • Pads for internal USB connector and terminals for external USB.
  • Terminals for internal and external power connector.
  • Terminals for external and internal buzzer.
  • 2 dots column with separate controls upper and lower dots.
  • Power consumption: 11-14V, 360mA (Recommended power source: voltage 12V, current 1-2A).
  • MCU board NCM107 has world smallest size: 100mmx50mm.
  • Tubes board NCT412 size: 180mmx50mm.


We offer Acrylic Stand for DIY KIT:



Actual photos of KIT:


NCM109 board assembling process (part 1/2)



Cutting the Nixie Clock board, get 4 Nixie Tubes tube from 6 tubes



Boards Dimensions in 2D and 3D


Example of assembled boards (not included)



Example of assembled Nixie tubes clock on IN-12 tubes



User Manual 

 





    Dear customers!
    If you have ANY questions, (PLEASE ASK us)




    Shipping and Return information


    All Items are shipped from Ukraine
    Via International registered Airmail
    Shipments are made within 1 business day
    After the payments are received and verified
    It takes about 4-7 days via UPS Express delivery
    It takes about 10-18 days via Standard shipping
    It takes about 35-45 days via Economy shipping
    We combine multiple Items to save on shipping



    UPS Express Shipping time (recommended):

    Europe:3-5 days
    Germany:3-5 days
    USA, Canada:4-7 days
    Asia, South America:5-7 days
    Australia, New Zealand:5-7 days
    Africa, Central America:5-7 days



    Standard Shipping time:

    Europe:10-12 days
    Germany:10-12 days
    USA, Canada:10-15 days
    Asia, South America:10-18 days
    Australia, New Zealand:12-18 days
    Africa, Central America:12-18 days



    Economy Shipping time:

    Europe:25-30 days
    Germany:25-30 days
    USA, Canada:30-35 days
    Asia, South America:35-45 days
    Australia, New Zealand:45-55 days
    Africa, Central America:45-55 days




    Return Policy

    All Returns are accepted

    • For Return you should contact Us within 14 Days after receiving the Item
    • Refunds are made as Money back or Replacements (buyer’s choice)
    • Return Shipments are paid by the buyer
    • No restocking fees are charged