BackBoard
About the BackBoard PCB
BackBoard is an open source PCB design by Fredovsky, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 139 × 34 mm, with 20 components from 5 distinct parts.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
Nixie clock made from F9057 Nixie tubes (B13B sockets).
A beautiful 4-digit nixie tube clock powered by an ATmega328P microcontroller, featuring automatic brightness adjustment and anti-cathode poisoning routines.
- 4-Digit Time Display: Shows hours and minutes in HH:MM format - Automatic Brightness Control: Gradually adjusts brightness throughout the day based on time (no light sensor required) - Cathode Poisoning Prevention: Automatic cleaning cycles to maintain nixie tube health - Short cycle every hour (15 seconds) - Long cycle daily at 3:00 AM (30 minutes) - Simple Time Setting: Two-button interface (Hour/Minute) with auto-repeat on long…
BackBoard bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 5 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | dummyfp0 | UNK_HOLE_0 |
| 1 | — | dummyfp1 | UNK_HOLE_1 |
| 1 | — | dummyfp3 | UNK_HOLE_3 |
| 1 | — | dummyfp4 | UNK_HOLE_4 |
| 16 | VENT | VENT | V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8 +8 |
BackBoard design files
The KiCad project lives in the Fredovsky/B13B-Nixie-clock repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
BackBoard: common questions
How big is the BackBoard PCB?
The BackBoard measures 139 × 34 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the BackBoard?
20 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the BackBoard design files?
From the Fredovsky/B13B-Nixie-clock repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the BackBoard design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Fredovsky. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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