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ArdunixNix6

Nixie Clock based on Arduino

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//* Main code for an Arduino based Nixie clock. Features:
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- Real Time Clock interface for DS3231
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- Digit fading with configurable fade length
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- Digit scrollback with configurable scroll speed
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- Configuration stored in EEPROM
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- Low hardware component count (as much as possible done in code)
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- Single button operation with software debounce
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- Single 74141 for digit display (other versions use 2 or even 6!)
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- Highly modular code
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- RGB Back lighting
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- Automatic dimming using light sensor
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[email protected]
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ardunixFade9_6_digit.ino: Main code for the 6 Digit Nixie Clock

The instruction manual and construction guidelines are available at:
http://www.open-rate.com/Downloads/NixieClockV8InstructionManual.pdf

There is a kit of parts or just the PCB is currently on sale. You can get it on EBay,
or for a discounted price ($39 full kit, $10 PCB) from me at this address: [email protected]

Full Kit on EBay ($49): http://www.ebay.com/itm/131564434344
PCB only on EBay ($10): http://www.ebay.com/itm/131560655665

Construction and prototyping:
hvTest.ino: code for testing the HV generation
buttonTest.ino: Code for testing button presses


YouTube video of the clock in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js-7MJpCtvI

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