Nixie Tube Clock ‘Halo’
Issue 3 (01 Nov 2018)
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IC2
MC34063A
IC3
PIC16F1936 8-bit Microcontroller
IC4, IC5
74141 / K155ID1 Nixie driver
Miscellaneous
L1
100 µH Axial or radial inductor
AM / PM
6mm Wire ended neon lamp
SW1, SW2, SW3
Miniature push button
VR1
1K Potentiometer
IC Sockets
8 Way DIP IC socket for IC2
28 Way DIP IC socket for IC3
2 X 16 Way DIP IC sockets for IC4,
IC5
J1
2.1mm PCB Power socket
GPS / RFT
SMD 3.5mm Jack socket
LS1
Piezo sounder
FUSE
500mA Resettable fuse
Insulation
Clear insulation for neons
X1
32.768KHz Watch crystal
Socket receptacles
66 X 1mm Socket receptacles
Lighting Pack:
The optional pack contains the extra components needed for the tube
underlighting:
Circuit Designation
Part Description
R31 – R36
270Ω, ¼ Watt
D6a – D11c
1206 SMD LEDs (18 total + 2 spare)
Blue, Yellow, Green or Pink
Q14
2N7000 MOSFET
The resistors used in the kit are 1% tolerance metal film. They are
marked with 4 coloured bands to identify the value. However it is
sometimes unclear in which direction the bands should be read.
Therefore, we recommend that the resistors be identified with a
multimeter.