Any large tube clock kit recommendations

[Dylan Distasio]

Hi folks-

I'm trying to help a friend put together the nicest nixie clock possible for between $350-500 with tubes.  I'm willing to build it from kit for him, so through hole (and relatively easy SMD) soldering is fine.  I need some kind of case, although acrylic is fine and he likes the look of it.  He loves the Zen clock (who doesn't?!) but doesn't want to spend that much.  I'm basically looking for the biggest tubes possible at that pricepoint range with some kind of enclosure.  I'm willing to source the tubes separately but won't have any magic cheap supply for them and will be going through fleaBay or somewhere readily available so I do need to include the tube cost in the total price.

Any suggestions welcomed.

[Forfanatic Tsai]

Try PV eletronics ?

William Lee於 2016年11月10日星期四 UTC+8上午10時00分50秒寫道：

[Alic]

Hi,
This is the best combination that I know in that price range :
- 6x IN-18 tubes : less than $300 on eBay

- PV-electronics Spectrum kit : $113
http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=157

- Acrylic case : $73
http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_15&products_id=159
Or
-Steel case : $106
http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_15&products_id=177

- PSU (wall wart) : $16

Total : $502 or $535

Shipping cost and optional GPS, etc is not included in this calculation.

There was a really compact one for 88$ on kosbo.com, but without a case. I don't think it is available anymore.

There must be more nice clocks at that price point, but I don't know them well, so I don't feel comfortable recommending them.

I am not affiliated, etc, with PV-electronics.

[Trumpeter]

I'll be putting together a spectrum kit in the coming weeks. I love Petes kits, very well laid out and easy to assemble for an amateur like myself.

[Roddy Scott]

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 5:48:42 PM UTC, Trumpeter wrote:

I'll be putting together a spectrum kit in the coming weeks. I love Petes kits, very well laid out and easy to assemble for an amateur like myself.

I would second the choice of Pete's kits having built quite a few now. I have a Spectrum kit built and ready for case decoration but my preferred kit is the Dink as it lets your imagination run wild as to case design. From the little FunKlock right up to the Z568M kits his instructions and support are excellent, he can even supply modified kits for out of the box thinkers.

Why not make your own case such as this one Imade for the Spectrum kit from White Oak?

[Dylan Distasio]

Thanks for the suggestions.  I ended up going with PV but with IN-8s and a nice acrylic case and GPS.  I couldn't make anything larger work in the budget I had, and my friend is happy with the choice.  Now I just need to build it.  

Do you guys ever ship clocks with tubes in place?   I'd rather spare him the minor hassle of fitting them.  

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[MichaelB]

I remember the Jeff Thomas NixChrons were all shipped completely assembled with tubes installed. They were packed very nicely in a bed of nice soft foam rubber though. I have 3 of them and none arrived damaged. I would think it shouldn't be a problem. Not sure about Pete's clocks. Be a good question for him directly

On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 4:59:33 AM UTC-8, William Lee wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions.  I ended up going with PV but with IN-8s and a nice acrylic case and GPS.  I couldn't make anything larger work in the budget I had, and my friend is happy with the choice.  Now I just need to build it.  

Do you guys ever ship clocks with tubes in place?   I'd rather spare him the minor hassle of fitting them.  

On Dec 12, 2016 7:28 AM, "Roddy Scott" <roddys...@gmail.com> wrote:

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 5:48:42 PM UTC, Trumpeter wrote:

I'll be putting together a spectrum kit in the coming weeks. I love Petes kits, very well laid out and easy to assemble for an amateur like myself.

I would second the choice of Pete's kits having built quite a few now. I have a Spectrum kit built and ready for case decoration but my preferred kit is the Dink as it lets your imagination run wild as to case design. From the little FunKlock right up to the Z568M kits his instructions and support are excellent, he can even supply modified kits for out of the box thinkers.

Why not make your own case such as this one Imade for the Spectrum kit from White Oak?

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[Roddy Scott]

If you are using the IN-8 kit then it is very simple to fit the tubes to it on arrival. 

Packing the tubes individually would ensure their safety, use several layers of bubble wrap for them.

Have fun building the clock!