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Code for a 6-digit / 4-digit Nixie Clock based on Arduino with RAGB LED backlights

This is the main code for an Arduino based Nixie clock, intended for the following clocks:

It is not suitable for clocks with NeoPixels! For those you shoud be using NixieClockFirmwareV2

Features:

  • Open source
  • Wifi Interface for an ESP8266
  • Real Time Clock interface for DS3231
  • Digit fading with configurable fade length
  • Digit scrollback with configurable scroll speed
  • Configuration stored in EEPROM
  • Low hardware component count (as much as possible done in code)
  • Single button operation with software debounce
  • Single K155ID1 for digit display (other versions use 2 or even 6!)
  • Highly modular code
  • RGB Back lighting
  • Automatic linear dimming using light sensor

File Description:

  • ardunixFade9_6_digit.ino: Main code for the 6 Digit Nixie Clock
  • ardunixFade9_4_digit.ino: Main code for the 4 Digit Nixie Clock
  • WiFiTimeProviderESP8266.ino: Time provider module code

Instruction and User Manuals (including schematic) can be found at: Manuals

You can buy this from: https://www.nixieclock.biz/Store.html

YouTube channel: Ian's YouTube Channel