Newest Nixie watch renderings

[David Forbes]

Folks,

I have been working on the fiddly bits of this watch design. The
waterproof USB connector is installed, and the case now has an o-ring
seal. I also updated the computer to a 40 pin unit (5x5mm QFN) to
provide for battery voltage monitoring. The window is larger, to afford
a better view of the tubes.

The geometry changed a bit, but the overall dimensions are the same:
48mm wide, 51mm tall, 16mm thick.

http://www.cathodecorner.com/nwl/NWLCrenders/

I think the project has momentum enough to get another batch of
prototypes made. Should be interesting!

--
David Forbes, Tucson AZ

[NeonJohn]

On 06/18/2015 03:07 AM, David Forbes wrote:

> I think the project has momentum enough to get another batch of
> prototypes made. Should be interesting!

OK, I'm drooling. Any idea what this new design might cost? Need to
start picking up beer cans :-)

John



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[Mich...@aol.com]

Looks like John and I have to get beer cans.  Going back to my favorite spot.

 

Michail

[gregebert]

How are you planning to fabricate the case ?

• Machined ?
• 3D printing ?

[threeneurons]

So, will the USB port also be used to charge internal Li-ion batteries ? Gotta drink more beer, to get those beer cans !

[David Forbes]

The only job of the USB port is charging the internal LiPo battery. The
data lines are not even connected to the little PIC computer. I don't do
apps.

I suppose a clever person could work out who to do an entire smart watch
interface with two Nixie tubes...