When I read these and see the general response I wonder how the average code-jockey today would respond to the articles that were quite common in Elektor and other 80's era electronics builders magazines.<p>This stuff is childs play in comparison to the kind of gear hobby electronics types would churn out in those days and if the response is as strong as I think it is this may mean that a new wave of home-brewers is about to launch.
Damn, that looks costly. Each one of those tubes goes for at least $40-$60 on eBay, and the socket/driver boards are another $5 each. I like the acrylic base and standoffs--well done!
This story made me want a nixie watch: <a href="http://www.cathodecorner.com/nixiewatch/watchmovie.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.cathodecorner.com/nixiewatch/watchmovie.html</a>
Boy, I want one of those. I just found Nixie clock building kits. I'm really tempted to buy one as the primary clock for my office. That'd look fabulous.
Makes me want to build one as a divergence meter:<p><a href="http://steins-gate.wikia.com/wiki/Divergence_Meter" rel="nofollow">http://steins-gate.wikia.com/wiki/Divergence_Meter</a>