Fallout Nixie Clock

This is a Fallout themed case for a Nixie Tube clock that I designed. A friend distressed the case for me, and did a great job.

It is a pretty easy build, but you will need a soldering iron.

Compatible Nixie Clock boards are available from multiple vendors. There are many kits out there, but you need to get the one that will mount properly in the case. The important part is the position of the two (UP and DOWN) buttons on the left side of the back of the board. Make sure that the board you choose has them in the same position so it fits in the clock. An image of the board that I bought is shown. Search on "Nixie Tube Clock Kit", and find one that visually matches the layout of the board that I show. These kits are relatively easy to find on eBay or Amazon.
Here is a PCB that will work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126213507820

You also need to get four "IN-12 nixie tube"s. The problem is that the tubes are no longer made. And the ones that are available came out of surplus equipment from Russia and Ukraine, but those sources have dried up since the war and any available tubes have gotten expensive, so:

!!! Be sure that you have the board, the tubes and extension cable in hand before you download the design !!!

Some vendors charge as much as $70 per tube. When I orginally did this design, they were $3.50. You may need to search for them on a regular basis to find a reasonable price, because any deals go quickly. However, you can still find deals on them if you look hard enough.

Note, that an IN-25 nixie tube has an identical package to an IN-12, but it displays symbols (e.g. +, -, %, etc.) not digits. Be sure to check that your tubes display digits.

I also used a USB Micro to Micro Extension cable:
"90° Degree Angle USB Micro B 5P Female to 5P Male Left Right Down Up Angled Extension Cable Adapter for Phone Charger Data Sync Tablet Cord Adaptor … (DWON +Right +up +Left)"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C2RQ1V5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Again!!! Be sure that you have the board, the tubes and extension cable in hand before you download the design!

The Nixie Clock Build Notes PDF, included with the download has more information on the parts and the assembly of the design.

Printer Brand: Prusa
Printer: I3 MK3S
Rafts: No
Supports: Some
Resolution: 1.5mm
Infill: 15%
Filament: PLA, Hatchbox silver