IN-18 Arduino Shield NCS318 Nixie Tubes Clock 
for Arduino UNO or MEGA 2560 Without TUBES
UPS Express delivery is highly recommended
Economy Shipping very slow and unreliable


The Arduino Nixie Tubes Shiled NCS318 allow you to make 6 digits Nixie Tubes Clock in “Divergence Meter” style (by GRA & AFCH). Or you can just display any 6 digits numerical strings on this IN-18 Nixie Tubes, made in xUSSR. Hundreds of thousands of Arduino boards are already inspiring people creativity all over the world, everyday.

PCB design, schematic, cases and software made by GRA & AFCH.

Nixie Clock Shield NCS318 designed for Arduino Uno or Mega, so it allows you to write your own unique programs on the Arduino platform. The latest sources files are always available on our github channel




Downloads:



listing:

  • Assembled NCS318 Shield board – 1 pc.
  • IN-3 Neon lamps in Columns – 4 pcs.
  • Set of hex spacers and screws.
  • User manual on vintage-style paper.



This listing does NOT contain the TUBES, Arduino board, GPS, Remote and Power Supply. All Accessories are available below


  • We are selling already programmed Arduino UNO here: www.ebay.com/itm/162377278951
  • Programmed  Arduino Mega: www.ebay.com/itm/162377285626
  • Power supplies: www.ebay.com/itm/162367596648
  • Glass Column with dots: www.ebay.com/itm/162276387248
  • GPS Receiver GA-6: www.ebay.com/itm/162682147400
  • IR Remote Controller RM-X153: www.ebay.com/itm/162682141139


…And upload software into your arduino

  • Software: on our channel github/afch/NixeTubesShieldNCS314
  • Video tutorial: on our channel youtube/DQZWPn0iAHw


Our Benefits:

  • Easy to build beautiful clock – we also offer Clock case in two versions: economic Acrylic case and outstanding Wooden case.
  • Easy to customize firmware under Your own needs, thanks to an open platform – Arduino.
  • Fast uploading via USB.
  • The latest version of the firmware is always available on GitHub.
  • No need for additional drivers– we are use only Genuine USB to serial converters. Drivers for them are pre-installed in all popular OS: Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • Human friendly menu.
  • Very high qualty of PCB.
  • Japan alluminium capacitors.
  • Power-On Self-Test.
  • Competent Technical support

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


Software Features:

  • 6 digits IN-18 Nixie Tubes [hh:mm:ss].
  • 12/24 hour format.
  • Date format: DD:MM:YY.
  • Full static display mode. The maximum possible brightness of the tubes.
  • Slot Machine (Anti poisoning – tubes saving function. Increases the service life).
  • Temperature display [Celsius or Fahrenheit] (optional, choose in selector)
  • GPS time synchronization (requires a standard GPS receiver, NMEA protocol, 5 V power supply, optional, choose in selector)
  • IR remote controls (Remote control model Sony RM-X151/RM-X153, optional, choose in selector). IR protocol SIRC or any protocol if you able to implement it.
  • Automatic update information on the tubes.
  • Unique RGB LED backlight with 16,7 million colors.
  • Your can choose any constant color off backlight LED and memorize it. Or you have option for a cyclic full spectrum color change!
  • Switching on/off LED backlight in the matter of seconds.
  • 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): LED backlight, tubes and sound. You can check firmware version at the end. Unique detailed tube test – our soft check each segment on every lamp. Distinguishable to see segement failure.


Hardware Features:

  • Integrated adjustable High Voltage Power supply: 150 – 220 V.
  • 3 PWM channels for RGB LEDs 8 bit per channel = 24bit = 16,7 million colors.
  • Test points for testing, adjusting and controlling low and high voltage circuits.
  • Internal buzzer.
  • Highly Accurate RTC (Real Time Clock) DS3231SN with Backup battery.
  • 3 buttons on board to control.
  • IR Reciver TSOP4836 for IR remote controllers (In case of using Arduino UNO, they may conflict with “Tone” library). If you plan to use remote controll, we strongly recommend the using of Arduino MEGA – works fluently.
  • Temperature sensor connector (DS18B20; 1-Wire protocol).
  • 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: 11-14 VDC, 750 mA. Recommended: 12 VDC, not less than 1A. Power supply connector dimensions 5.5 x 2.1mm (center pin positive “+”).
  • Reverse polarity protection.
  • Nixie Tubes Clock Shield NCS318 size: 264(L) x 90(H) x 53(W) mm.


Shields comparison table:


Arduino Nixie Tubes Clock Shield NCS318


User Manual


           Shipping and return information

Items will be shipped from Ukraine
via international registered airmail
within 1 business days
after payments received and verified.
It will take about 2-5 days (UPS Express) and 15-35 days (Economy Shipping).
We combine multiple items to save on shipping.

UPS Express Shipping Time (We recommended)

Europe: 2-4 days
Germany: 2-4 days
USA, Canada: 3-5 days
Asia, South America: 3-5 days
Australia, New Zeland: 3-5 days
Africa, Central America: 3-5 days

Economy Shipping Time

Europe: 15-12 days
Germany: 15-18 days
USA, Canada: 18-35 days
Asia, South America: 18-35 days
Australia, New Zeland: 20-35 days
Africa, Central America: 23-35 days


Return policy

All returns are accepted.

  • You should contact us within 14 Days after receiving the item.
  • Refund given as Money back or replacement (buyer’s choice).
  • Return shipping will be paid by buyer.
  • No restocking fee will be charged.