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NIX4 Nixie Tube Clock

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Combining four Soviet-made Nixie tubes, sustainably sourced Tasmanian Oak, and clear laser-cut acrylic, this Nixie clock is hand-made and designed in Brisbane, Australia. It is USB powered and offers high-accuracy time, with temperature and date displays. When connected to your computer, a range of clever features allow maximum customisation, including its built-in RGB tube-lighting LEDs, and programmable on-off times to ensure long tube life.

Four tubes

Four original Soviet-made ИН-8-2 (IN-8-2) Nixie tubes with fully-formed "5" digit and neon colon separator

RGB Lighting

RGB under-tube LED lighting with customisable colour and adjustable rainbow modes

Supercap Backup

5-Day supercapacitor time backup, with all settings saved permanently

Temperature

Temperature (°C or °F) and date display, with option to show automatically every 30s, one or five minutes

USB Connected

USB powered with web-based configuration app. Many settings accessible via the built-in buttons

Ebonised Finish

This dark finish is achieved through a reaction between the timber’s natural tannins and an iron-vinegar solution, finished with an oil-based protective coat. Since tannin levels vary in every piece of wood, natural variation is expected and the final color will range from deep brown to charcoal black.

More Features

  • Calibrated and temperature compensated time with accuracy around 1 minute per year.
  • Selectable 12/24-hour time and date format, with option to show/hide leading zero.
  • Adjustable tube and LED brightness with automatic night-dimming.
  • Optional tube anti-poisoning effect with four patterns and LED effects.
  • Up to two configurable on/off timers each day to maximise tube lifetime and reduce power consumption.
  • Web application offers easy firmware upgrades for new features, with diagnostics and event logging.

Specifications

  • Timber Finish: Natural or Ebonised
  • Power Supply: USB-C 5.1V, 1.3W / 260mA
  • Timekeeping Accuracy: < ±3ppm (8 sec/month) with digital temperature compensation
  • Temperature Accuracy: < ±1.5°C typical (Resolution = 0.1°C/F)
  • Power-loss backup duration: 5 days typical for time, >10 years for settings
  • USB-C PC Interface. Web app supports Chrome and Edge on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android
  • Warranty: 3 years (including tubes)

Accessories

  • NIX4 Clock
  • USB-C power adaptor with 1.5m cable

Dimensions

  • Length x Depth x Height (without tubes): 152mm x 65mm x 22mm
  • Length x Depth x Height (with tubes): 152mm x 65mm x 62mm
  • Weight: 153g

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