Nixies
Synthron·Nixie·Hardware/PCB/nixies.kicad_pcb
About the Nixies PCB
Nixies is an open source PCB design by Synthron, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 240 × 70 mm, with 18 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the Z5600M. By type, the board carries 8 connectors and 6 ICs.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
A Nixie Clock with Z5600M and ESP32
Main components on the Nixies
Nixies bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Z5600M | B13B | U201, U202, U203, U204, U205, U206 |
| 1 | Hr_Ten | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J201 |
| 1 | Hr_One | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J202 |
| 2 | Min_dot | PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J203, J206 |
| 1 | Min_Ten | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J204 |
| 1 | Min_One | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J205 |
| 1 | Sec_Ten | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J207 |
| 1 | Sec_One | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J208 |
| 4 | NE-2 | Valve_Glimm | NE201, NE202, NE203, NE204 |
Nixies design files
The KiCad project lives in the Synthron/Nixie repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutHardware/PCB/nixies.kicad_pcb
- SchematicHardware/PCB/nixies.kicad_sch
Nixies: common questions
How big is the Nixies PCB?
The Nixies measures 240 × 70 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nixies?
18 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Nixies design files?
From the Synthron/Nixie repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Nixies design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Synthron. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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