Nixiesp16
laurivosandi·nixiesp16
About the Nixiesp16 PCB
Nixiesp16 is an open source PCB design by laurivosandi, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 110.5 × 50.8 mm, with 22 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the AP111733, HV5530 and CD4504B. By type, the board carries 10 resistors, 8 connectors and 4 ICs.
It belongs with the displays & leds and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Nixie clock project featuring IN-16 tubes
HV5530, HV5522 or similar driven IN-16 tubes CD4504B for 3.3V to 12V level shifting ESP8266 for time synchronization LM1117-3.3V for logic power supply No step up converter on-board, pin headers for connecting third party power supply third party power supply HV5530 symbol created using Quick KICAD Library Component Builder

Main components on the Nixiesp16
Nixiesp16 bill of materials (BOM)
22 components, 13 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AP111733 | SOT-223 | U1 |
| 2 | HV5530 | PQFP-44_10x10mm_Pitch0.8mm | U2, U3 |
| 1 | CD4504B | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_Pitch1.27mm | U4 |
| 1 | 12V | TerminalBlock_Pheonix_PT-3.5mm_2pol | J1 |
| 1 | 12V | Socket_Strip_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J2 |
| 1 | M1 | 1pin | J3 |
| 1 | M2 | 1pin | J4 |
| 1 | M3 | 1pin | J5 |
| 1 | M4 | 1pin | J6 |
| 1 | CONN_02X04 | Socket_Strip_Straight_2x04_Pitch2.54mm | J7 |
| 1 | HV | Socket_Strip_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J9 |
| 4 | 270k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1, R5, R7, R10 |
| 6 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R2, R3, R4, R6, R8, R9 |
Nixiesp16 design files
The KiCad project lives in the laurivosandi/nixiesp16 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutnixiesp.kicad_pcb
Nixiesp16: common questions
How big is the Nixiesp16 PCB?
The Nixiesp16 measures 110.5 × 50.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nixiesp16?
22 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Nixiesp16 design files?
From the laurivosandi/nixiesp16 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Nixiesp16 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with laurivosandi. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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