Nixi e tube

R|Z568M Nixie Tube

Crafting Nixie Tubes Since 2011

I was disheartened to learn that, after discovering nixie tubes in 2011, they were no longer manufactured. Still I had a desire to craft a clock with generous-sized tubes. And so began my research into making them myself.

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For one Nixie tube

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01 Carefully cleaned inner parts ensure long lifespan.

02 The original East German nixie tube font resurrects an era.

03 Crafted with attention to detail.

Size

Big as a Can

Considered one of the biggest nixies, you’ll be hard pressed to find another with a more impressive profile or equally remarkable dimensions.

Craftsmanship

Handmade in the Czech Republic

Under our small-scale production, we invest 3 hours to craft each individual nixie tube by hand to precision.

Watch how they're made

Six Years in Development

Our humble start grew into strong demand, which is why we’re making our production more efficient while maintaining artistic integrity. Since our inception, we’ve reduced fail rate to 2.3% and hope to open a small factory in the coming years.

First neon glow
First nixie tube assembly
Glasswork training
ShanghaiTime tube prototype
Base prototype

  1. First neon glow

    This was first tube filled with neon and sealed-off. I still get goosebumps when I see it, it reminds me the feeling of first small victory..

  2. First nixie tube assembly

    This tube contains first real 10-digit assembly I made. The glasswork is horrible - I didnt have tubing of right size by then.

  3. Glasswork training

    This tube is one of the early tube I trained glasswork on.

  4. ShanghaiTime tube prototype

    These nixie tubes were designed for ShanghaiTime clock and produced in quantity of 20. Only two of them were mechanically and visually good.

  5. Base prototype

    This tube contains a base prototype - at this time I didn't use metal bases yet. This one is 3D printed.

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The Art of Making a Nixie Tube

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  • “Hi Dalibor, I think your tubes are state-of-the-art.”
    Henrik B., Denmark
  • “Let me begin by saying I am a fan of your work. Your commitment to quality in the art of manufacturing nixie tubes is rare and valued by those who respect tradition and craftsmanship..”
    Kevin A., New Jersey, USA
  • "Thank you so very much for producing such high quality state of the art workmanship!"
    Steve G., California, USA
  • "Your tubes are truly a work of art and tech all rolled into one(retrocity)."
    Michael M., Michigan, USA
  • "I want to thank you for the great job you did in reviving the Nixie tubes. The number font is fantastic, the size perfect and the look is just out of this world."
    Adrian L.

Technical specification

2016

Symbol height
50 mm (2")
Glass diameter
50 mm (2")
Base diameter
53 mm (2.1")
Cathode current (min).
5 mA
Anode voltage (min.)
170 V
Cathode current (max).
7 mA
Weight
150 g

Warranty

Our intention is to make products that last. Therefore we provide 10 years of waranty for our clocks and tubes.
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User guide
“When you purchase our nixie tube, you’re helping us to keep nixie tubes alive. ”

USD $145.00
For one Nixie tube

*additional 21% VAT is charged to EU based non-business customers.

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