Build your own clock with the Nixie Tube Clock Kit DIY
A DIY Nixie Clock Kit to Assemble Yourself
With this Nixie Kit DIY clock, you can really add a personal touch to your home decor. What could be better than a clock that you’ve built piece by piece? Deepen your understanding of the scientific principles of the Nixie clock while helping to make your space more aesthetically pleasing.
A Perfect Gift for Science Enthusiasts
This DIY Nixie Clock Kit is the perfect gift for science enthusiasts. Discover the precise anatomy of a Nixie clock by arranging the diodes, transistors, wires and various other components contained in this kit. You’ll be delighted with the end result!
Nixie Clock DIY Kit Features
- Materials : Pine wood and glass
- Dimensions : 18 cm x 14,5 cm
- Power supply: USB
- Remote control
- Tube : 4 IN12
- Style: Nixie Kit Clock
- Scientific gift idea
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Nixie tube?
It is a glass tube filled with low-pressure gas, with metal cathodes shaped like the digits 0 to 9 stacked inside. When voltage is applied to one digit, the gas around it glows orange and the number lights up.
What do I build with the kit?
You assemble a working clock piece by piece, arranging the diodes, transistors, wires and other components supplied. The display uses 4 IN-12 Nixie tubes in a pine wood and glass case.
How is the clock powered?
It is powered by USB, so it can run from a USB plug or a computer port. A remote control is also supplied for operating the finished clock.
Who is it suitable for?
It is aimed at adults who enjoy a hands-on electronics project and like knowing how their gadgets work. The finished clock, 18 cm x 14.5 cm, suits an industrial or steampunk style room.
Lab protocol What we guarantee with this order Carefully packed to arrive in one piece.
The Nixie Tube Clock, an Original Time Display
Sublimate your interior with a futuristic retro style by opting for a unique Nixie clock. Appearing for the 1ʳᵉ time in the 1950s, these scientific clocks display the time with elegance and science. They come in several models with different designs, colors and sizes. Discover our selection of Nixie Tube Clocks, magnificent timepieces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, a must-have for your home!
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Martin Hollis –
Decent kit, but the instructions were a real sticking point. They’re only in Chinese with a few blurry diagrams, so I ended up hunting for a video online to work out where the resistors went. Got there in the end and the tubes glow nicely, but it took a lot longer than it should have.
Laura Bennett –
Bought this for my 12-year-old son who has been obsessed with how old valves and tubes work. We spent two Saturday afternoons soldering it together at the kitchen table and his face when the orange digits lit up was priceless. He keeps telling anyone who’ll listen that the gas inside the glass is what makes the numbers glow. It now sits on his bookshelf and he checks the time on it far more than he needs to.
Keith Marsden –
Good fun build and the finished clock looks the part on my desk. Soldering is fiddly in places so it’s not one for a complete beginner. Knocked off a star because the case could be a touch sturdier, but otherwise chuffed.
Priya Shah –
third kit I’ve ordered from here and it’s another good one. Packed well, all the parts were there and the clock keeps decent time once set. The warm glow is lovely in the evening. Bit pricey perhaps, but you get what you pay for.
Doreen Whitaker –
Got this for my grandson Callum and he was grinning from ear to ear. Built it with his dad. Looks brilliant on his shelf.
Margaret Thompson –
Got this for my grandson’s birthday and he was thrilled! He was eager to put it together, and now it sits proudly in his room. Great opportunity to learn and bond over something truly unique. Looks smashing with his steampunk decor.
Clive Harris –
Really enjoyed putting this Nixie Tube Clock Kit together. Took a bit of patience, but seeing those glowing numbers in action is quite something. A brilliant addition to my desk collection, and gets lots of comments when people see it.