Build a nixie tube clock

Build a nixie tube clock

🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 13+
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Create a mesmerizing retro-futuristic timepiece using vintage nixie tubes that glow with warm orange numerals. This project combines electronics knowledge with craftsmanship, resulting in a conversation-starting clock that bridges 1950s technology with modern design. The satisfying challenge of making something both functional and beautiful.

Difficulty
70/100Hard
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Cost
$200 – $500
Time
longer
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People
1–1
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Setting
indoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
nixie tubes, electronics components, soldering iron, multimeter

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