NixieClockV1
About the NixieClockV1 PCB
NixieClockV1 is an open source PCB design by davidmcq137, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 462.1 × 130 mm, with 62 components from 34 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the FOD832, 74141, 74HC4094 and 7805. By type, the board carries 22 resistors, 19 ICs, 7 connectors, 4 transistors and 2 capacitors.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
PCB designs for the clock using Dalibor Farny's tubes
Main components on the NixieClockV1
NixieClockV1 bill of materials (BOM)
62 components, 34 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | FOD832 | DIP-4_W7.62mm | U1, U7, U14 |
| 1 | 74141 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U2 |
| 2 | FOD832 74HC4094 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U4, U11 |
| 5 | 74141 FOD832 | DIP-4_W7.62mm | U5, U8, U12, U15, U19 |
| 2 | FOD832 74141 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U6, U13 |
| 2 | 74HC4094 74141 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U9, U16 |
| 1 | 74HC4094 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U10 |
| 1 | 7805 74HC4094 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U17 |
| 1 | FOD832 7805 | TO-220-3_Vertical | U18 |
| 1 | 74141 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U20 |
| 4 | MPSA42 | TO-92_Inline | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 |
| 1 | To/From Processor | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Q5 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 12V input | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | Q6 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | 170V In | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | Q7 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Q8 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 6 | R|Z568M | RZ568M | N1, N2, N4, N5, N7, N8 |
| 2 | Separator | Separator | N3, N6 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CP1 | CP_Radial_D7.5mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2 |
| 3 | 3K3 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R3, R14 |
| 2 | 8K2 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R13 |
| 1 | 3K3 8K2 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R5 |
| 2 | 6K8 3K3 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R6, R16 |
| 1 | 6K8 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R7 |
| 3 | 68K 6K8 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R8, R17, R18 |
| 1 | 68K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R9 |
| 2 | 3K3 68K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R10, R19 |
| 1 | 8K2 3K3 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R11 |
| 1 | 6K8 8K2 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R15 |
| 1 | 68K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R24 |
| 2 | 3K3 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R25, R27 |
| 2 | 8K2 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R26, R28 |
NixieClockV1 design files
The KiCad project lives in the davidmcq137/NixiePCB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
NixieClockV1: common questions
How big is the NixieClockV1 PCB?
The NixieClockV1 measures 462.1 × 130 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the NixieClockV1?
62 components, from 34 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the NixieClockV1 design files?
From the davidmcq137/NixiePCB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the NixieClockV1 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with davidmcq137. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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