
Nixie Tube Clock ‘Elite’
Issue 3 (25 July 2018)
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Take care that the notched end of the IC socket is at the end
shown. However if after you solder the part you realise the notch is
at the wrong end, DON’T try to desolder it! Actually, so long as the
IC has the correct orientation, the socket does not really matter.
Also the MOSFET needs to be placed with the two joined pins as
marked on the PCB.
5.5 High Voltage Generator Test.
- Refer to the warnings on page 5
- Insert IC2 into its socket. Orient the notch on the IC with the
notch on the IC socket and the PCB marking.
- Power up the PCB, and using the GND and HV test points,
measure the high voltage generated using a voltmeter on DC
setting. It should be between 165 and 176 Volts. If this is in order,
disconnect the power supply.