IN-14 Nixie Clock

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Uploaded by on Jan 21, 2012

My Nixie Tube Clock kit bought from PV Electronics (www.pvelectronics.co.uk).

The kit is ready after some evenings of soldering, just the wooden case has to be finished ;-)

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  • I just finished assembly of an identical kit. Fun build.

    Are you having any issues with drift? Mine seems to lose 5-10 *minutes* per hour.

  • @grnbrgb I don't have such drifting problems. Sound like a problem with the Chrystal or its soldering points.

  • @PD3EM Thanks. I've exchanged some email with PV Electronics, and he's been tweaking the power supply/oscillator circuit. I made a recommended change, which has drastically improved my timekeeping.

    I *love* the level of support this seller gives. I'd recommend anyone looking for a nixie kit hook up with him.

  • @grnbrgb Great it's working much better now! What change did you make?

    The support by PV Electronics is great indeed with quick response on emailed questions.

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  • @PD3EM Something Pete was trying -- wire bridge for R3, and a 620K resistor between the 0.1F supercap and pin 11 (I think) of the PIC. Supposed to let the power supply run a lot cooler (Which it did.) and improve timekeeping. (Not.) I put it back to the standard configuration, and it works. I'm now losing a couple of seconds per day, instead of 10 minutes per hour....

    He's suggested adding a second resistor to the original setup, and I'll likely try that.

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