Introduction: Nixie Watch Prototype_A Alpha
Hello.
Let me introduce my work of 2 years.
Nixie Watch Prototype_A.
Everyone have seen nixie clock already, but nixie watch is smaller. Let me introduce to you small 4-tubes watch
-Brass case.
-Leather bracelet from high quality leather
-Rechargeable battery via micro-USB.
Description:
Fully Assembled and Tested Nixie Watch with 4 Pieces IN-16 NOS Tubes + 1 Tube blink.
Powered By: DC 5V via rechargeable battery or via USB cord. Battery life: 6-16 hours in active mode or more than 3 month in sleep mode.
Settings:: HH-MM-SS/ DD-MM-YY / Energy level/ Change on - off
Dimension: Width 76mm x Height 50mm x Height 26mm
Fully made and assembled by hand.
All questions or comments regarding the assembly, materials, components are welcome.
Step 1: UPD. Power Source of Prototype_A Alpha
This power source was used in Alpha revision.
Step 2: Electronics From Prototype_A Alpha and Prototype_A Rev1
Currently buiding Prototype_A rev4!
Prototype alpha was built only as a sample more than two years ago for a customer from Japan. And it still in excelent condition. This is a truly one of a kind watch.
What is the difference? He is a list of specs:
1. Different power system
1.1 Prototype_a alpha:active mode 3-6 hours, Passive mode 30-60 days
1.2 Prototype_a rev4: active mode 12-16 hours, Passive mode 180+days
2. Unique program software
3. Rev4 is smaller in size
Step 3: Casing Constracting
Casing i builded from Brass.
Why:
1. it Steampunked
2. It is really good metal
3. Easy to work with and solder it Case constructed from 11 Parts and 3 buttons
Step 4: Bracelet.
Real high quality leather. Handmade
Step 5: And More Photos and Manual
Thank You for reading
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13 Comments
6 years ago
http://www.cathodecorner.com/nixiewatch/details.ht...
You can make some crazy money off of this!
P.S. Where did you get your nixie tubes, and how much did they cost?
Reply 6 years ago
oldstock or old measure equipment. and this tubes are realt rare now.
abaut cathodes watch. check included photo.... smoller and 4 tube ....
Reply 6 years ago
Tube cost from 4 to 15 usd. But problem: you can buy 1-2 tubes in one place and for watch you'll need 5 tubes. When you buy 10 tubes - 8 work fine and 2 brocken or with deffects.
In cathodes watch are used ZM tubes or soviet in14
in14 cost 0.5-1 usd
6 years ago
Respect.
6 years ago
This is awesome dude, top work
Reply 6 years ago
probably in 2-3 weeks will be next generation..... really smallest nexie watch in the world
6 years ago
Are you planning on sharing the pcb design/codes?
Reply 6 years ago
Probably next year
6 years ago
This is one of the coolest things i have ever seen! I want to make this so bad.....
6 years ago
How did you do the power?
Reply 6 years ago
charging via usb port from pc or charger. there are rechargeble battery inside watch 3.7v and than ... mystery
6 years ago
Applausi per te! Simply genial!
6 years ago
That is absolutely fantastic! Fully functional and fully steampunk!