DIY KIT for IN-18 Arduino Shield NCS318-4

Nixie Tubes Clock with Columns and Sockets

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Economy Shipping can slow and unreliable



DIY KIT for IN-18 Shield Nixie Clock with Column

Developed for 4 IN-18 xUSSR Nixie Tubes with Sockets

IN-18 Tubes are one of the biggest mass-produced Nixie Tubes

Nixie Clocks are one of the most beautiful and popular Vintage Clocks

Clock features Startup Tune, RGB backlight, USB port for updates

DIY KIT developed for Tubes Shield Board and Control Arduino Board

Options include Tubes, Column, Arduino, Power Supply

Accessories include GPS Receiver and Remote

DIY KIT is made for Arduino UNO and MEGA 2560 Control Boards

It allows you to write your own uniqe programs for the Arduino platform

All the latest Source codes are always available on our GitHub channel

PCB, Design, Schematics, Case and Software made by GRA & AFCH

 


 

 

 

Listing includes: 

  • Tubes Shield (NCS318-4) Bare PCB
  • Control Arduino Board (UNO or MEGA 2560) (optional, choose in selector)
  • IN-18 Nixie Tubes – 4 pcs (optional, choose in selector)
  • Set of Electronic Parts and Components for Shield (NCS318-4) Board
  • Set of Screws and Spacers for Shield and Arduino Boards
  • Glass Column (for two Dots) (optional, choose in selector)
  • GPS Receiver (GA-6) (optional, choose in selector)
  • Remote () (optional, choose in selector)
  • Power Supply (12V, 1A) (US, EU, UK, AU) (optional AC plug, choose in selector)
  • Principal Electrical Scheme on paper
  • BOM List for Shield (NCS318-4) Board
  • User Manual on a Vintage style paper

  

Power Supply is optional for the KIT

 

We offer optional accessories for Arduino Nixie Clocks


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


Software Features:

  • Shiled support 4 IN-18 Nixie Tubes [hh:mm:ss]
  • Full static display mode
  • Slote Machine (Antipoisoning)
  • Temperature display (DS18B20) [Celsius or Fahrenheit]
  • GPS time synchronization (requires a standard GPS receiver, NMEA protocol, 5 volt power supply, included optionaly)
  • Operation via IR remote control (Remote control Sony RM-X151, included optionaly)
  • No need refresh or update information on the tubes
  • The maximum possible brightness of the tubes
  • 12/24 hour format.
  • Date format: DD:MM:YY
  • Unique RGB LEDs backlight with 16,7 million 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.
  • Power On Self-Test (POST): LEDs test, tubes test, input voltage test, sound test.


Hardware Features:

  • Integrated High Voltage Power supply: 150 – 220V.
  • 3 PWM channels for RGB LEDs 8 bit per channel = 24bit = 16,7 million colors. It can be disabled in the menu (see manual).
  • Test points for testing, adjusting and controlling low and high voltage circuits.
  • Internal buzzer.
  • RTC (Real Time Clock) with Backup battery
  • 3 buttons on board to control
  • Potenciometer to adjust High Voltage
  • IR reciver TSOP4836 for IR remote controllers (may conflict with “Tone” library)
  • Temperature sensor DS18B20
  • 8 pcs of RGB SMD LEDs
  • SPI up to 4Mhz
  • Places for 2 column with 2 neon dots inside
  • Separate controls upper and lower dots.
  • Power consumption: 11-14V, 760mA. Recommended: 12V, 1-2A (center pin positive +)
  • Reverse polarity protection
  • Nixie Tubes Shiled NCS318-4 PCB size: 170 mm x 53 mm x 20 mm.


Our Benefits:

  • Easy to build beautiful clock – we offer housing
  • A special socket for each pin IN-18 - 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. Drivers for them pre-installed in all popular OS: Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • Human friendly menu
  • Very high qualty of Printed Circuit Boards
  • Japan alluminium capacitors
  • Power-On Self-Test
  • Technical support


IN-14 Arduino Shield NCS314-4 Electrical Scheme: 

 

 

IN-18 Arduino Shield NCS318-4 Nixie Tubes Clock by GRA & AFCH: 

 

 

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 Standerd shipping
It takes about 35-45 days via Economy shipping
We combine multiple Items to save on shipping



UPS Express Shipping time (recommended):

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Standard Shipping time:

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USA, Canada:10-15 days
Asia, South America:10-18 days
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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 Zeland: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