VFD-based tube clocks
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By Jon Stanley
http://www.electronixandmore.com/project/15.html
This one is almost identical to the Numitron version, but instead this uses a VFD display. As he did for the Numitron version, Jon graciously provides both the schematic and the code for the PIC microprocessor on his site. It uses the same 4-led + tube setup with the LED's indicating the digit currently displayed and the tube showing the value.
All images and video are copyright Jon Stanley.
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by Nocrotec / Dieter Wächter / $259USD
I am a big fan of Nocrotec's work and while doing my daily eBay search, I discovered that Dieter released a new VFD clock based on the GE-100 tubes. I have no idea where he finds sources for some of the odd tubes but I have never encountered these in person let alone in a clock for sale. These are easily the most elegant VFD tubes I've seen. The individual elements are rounded giving the display a much softer look than normal seven segment devices. Other than that, it appears to have the same specs as his other devices. At $259, this is a solid buy. Be sure to check out the links below for more information.
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$44.98 USD / Buy It Now
TurboHobby just release a new clock single digit vacuum fluorescent clock. In the near future he will be releasing a kit version of this clock as well. I'm a big fan of his single digit Nixie clock and I expect this one to be great too.
Features:
- - 18mm digit, bright VFD display (rare end-view tube)
- - Stylish black PCB with clear acrylic case
- - Powered by mini USB port, with backup battery (lasts for more than 6 months!)
- - 24 hour mode
- - Three-buttons easy control
- - More accurate time setting (hour, minute and second)
- - Made by high quality SMD components
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Price: 159 €
By Jürgen Grau
Jürgen just sent in a new clock that he will soon be selling as a kit on his website. It is an IV-12 based vacuum fluorescent tube clock with a clean looking sandwich style acrylic enclosure. The kit will also include a power supply, lead forming tool and gloves. The completed enclosure should be 196mm X 65mm X 23mm.
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Features:
- Fading digits with adjustable speed
- Leading zero suppression
- Scrolling date with adjustable speed and frequency
- Two levels of brightness
- Software adjustable correction of the crystal's deviation
- Alarm with adjustable tone and snooze time
- Soft flashing column LEDs with simulated VFD colors (RGB type LEDs)
- Built in RGB controller for many lighting styles and millions of colors
P.S. Be sure to check out his IN-12 Nixie clock too.
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UPDATES 8/1/2010:
- Jürgen sent in some great photos and a video of the clock in action.
UPDATES: 8/8/201:
- Jürgen sent in nearly-finished product shots. The only difference between the photos and the final product will be the PCB color. The finished design will be blue with white printing.
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