Zen Nixie Clock – Update #4
I am bringing new information regarding the Zen Nixie Clock progress.. Briefly, 99% of all things ready, whole project is now blocked [...]
Zen Nixie Clock – Update #3
Middle of September is here – expected time of shipment of the Zen Nixie Clocks, let’s take a look at what is ready [...]
Zen Nixie clock – update #2
New updates regarding the Zen Nixie clock are here! Aluminum parts surface finish I just received first small batch of tube bases from [...]
Zen nixie clock – development update
The Zen nixie clock is successfully evolving, right time to share the current phase in a post! Display case The case is [...]
The blog is back!
It has been almost two years since my last post on the blog. In 2014, I decided to switch to Facebook and add only short posts with photos. Facebook is [...]
The ShanghaiTime: how it all happened
I think it might be interesting to write down all the info about my participation in the When Prague Meets Shanghai contest [...]
Looking for a few crazy enthusiasts!
Hi! Do You count yourself as a nixie tube enthusiast? Would You like to become a part of nixie tube's rebirth? I worked really really hard past two [...]
Getter flasher building photos
I currently build a getter flasher according to Ron Soyland’s design (he will publish it on his site soon). There is a [...]
Introducing: ShanghaiTime nixie clock
Soooo.. After six weeks of intensive development, I am posting first photo of finished ShanghaiTime clock. As I already wrote, I designed this clock for a glass-art contest [...]
Facebook page established
I decided to establish a Facebook page for nixie making project. I plan to add there some random photos, snapshots and so.. I called it "DaliborFarny.com", on that [...]
Nixie clocks for a contest
I am working hard on a clocks for a contest called “When Prague Meets Shanghai” (more about contest here: WPMS). This is [...]
Another nixie tubes made
As I promised, I started making a sample tubes. I am now working on a project for one local contest, more later.. [...]
Big progress: Lab Sample No.3
I experienced big success today. I sealed first really working nixie tube (or nixie retort ;-). I surprisingly didn’t forget to do [...]
Garden shed finished
Finally, the shed is finished and I can start moving all the equipment that I gathered in recent two years there. Building [...]
Metal parts for nixie tubes
I got a sample of etched parts today, the quality is absolutely outstanding! Sharp edges, no etched spots, no under-etched places. I [...]
Assembly test No.2
I made some minor changes is the last nixie tube design and decided to get it etched from brass. It would be [...]
Heathaway glas lathe in the shop!
New addition to the workshop, Heathway glassblowing lathe. I got it on eBay and it took almost a month to arrange a [...]
First nixie digits assembly
Hi all, the frequency of posting updates decreased significantly, but don’t be afraid, I am still working hard to produce real nixie [...]
Oxygen concentrator
I decided to switch to oxygen concentrators from liquid oxygen in tanks. The tank is empty really fast and getting a full [...]
Another update: digits for nixie tubes
It has been some time since my last blog post, don’t be afraid, I am still working on nixie tube project! Around [...]
