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IN12 Nixie Tube Clock Kit, USB-C Powered

€253,95
Sale price  €253,95 Regular price 
Base ColorWalnut
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Product details

Solder Your Own Nixie Clock

Nixie tubes are not simulated here. This kit ships with four genuine IN12 vacuum tubes — the Cold-War-era originals — and you wire them up yourself. Finished, the clock shows a 4-digit time in warm orange cathode light, with all the circuitry visible under a glass dome on a wooden base. It tells the time, and it shows off how it does it.

This Is a Kit, Not a Finished Clock

Be clear on this before ordering: it arrives as parts. You need basic electronics knowledge and a soldering iron. Full step-by-step instructions come in the box. For makers, that is the whole point — the evenings at the bench are part of the product.

Everything Needed Is Included

  • 4 IN12 nixie tubes — original-spec, the true orange glow collectors know
  • PCBs and discrete components — the complete electronics set
  • Wooden base — pick pine or walnut when ordering
  • Clear tempered glass dome — shields the tubes, leaves the build visible from every side
  • Infrared remote — set the time and settings without touching the clock
  • USB-C cable and wiring — runs from any 5V USB-C source

Specs

  • Tubes: 4x IN12 nixie vacuum tubes
  • Display: 4-digit time readout
  • Base: solid pine or walnut, depending on variant
  • Cover: clear tempered glass dome
  • Power: USB-C, 5V DC / 1A
  • Control: infrared remote (included)
  • Size: about 30 x 20 x 17 cm
  • Weight: about 1 kg

Who Builds This

People who collect vintage electronics. People who decorate in steampunk or retro-industrial style. Makers who would rather assemble a clock than unbox one. It also makes a strong gift for someone with a soldering station — as long as they know a build comes first.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

  • Order today and it arrives in 5–8 working days.
  • Delivery options at checkout
  • Full details in the shipping policy.

Returns

  • You have 30 days from delivery to return unused, unassembled items.
  • Read the refund policy for exclusions, approval steps, and return-shipping responsibility.

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Customer reviews

  • Jhonny K.
    ★★★★★

    This is one of the difficult modelas i have ever built

  • Mathis O.
    ★★★★★

    I felt like I'm building an illegal kit :)

  • Eugene V.
    ★★★★

    Really impressive nixie tube clock with a striking cyberpunk design. The IN12 tubes glow beautifully and the assembly process was engaging. A couple of solder joints needed rework but the end result is a stunning desk clock. The warm amber glow creates lovely ambiance.

  • Kathryn U.
    ★★★★

    Good kit with impressive results. The nixie tubes produce a warm, inviting glow and the retro-futuristic design is eye-catching. One component was slightly tricky to solder in place. The finished clock is a real conversation piece and keeps accurate time.

  • Dorothy J.
    ★★★★

    Well-designed nixie tube clock with genuine retro charm. The IN12 tubes display digits beautifully and the housing design is creative. Assembly required careful attention during the electronics portion. Very happy with the final result sitting on my desk.

  • Patricia D.
    ★★★★★

    This clock bridges decades of technology beautifully. Cold-war era nixie tubes housed in a contemporary cyberpunk enclosure, built with modern circuitry — it's a fascinating blend of old and new. The warm orange digits floating in the glass tubes create an ambiance that's both nostalgic and futuristic.

  • Joe C.
    ★★★★★

    A cyberpunk dream come true.

  • Daniel B.
    ★★★★★

    Love the warm tube ambiance.

  • Peter A.
    ★★★★★

    My desk looks amazing now.

  • Rachel Z.
    ★★★★★

    Such a unique desk piece.

  • Jeremy Y.
    ★★★★★

    As an electronics enthusiast, building this nixie clock was pure joy. The PCB is well-designed, the components are quality, and the IN12 tubes are genuine Soviet-era glass with perfect digit formation. The finished clock has an otherworldly beauty that transforms any room it's placed in.

  • Joyce X.
    ★★★★★

    The warm orange glow is mesmerizing.

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How long does shipping take?
Delivery options and final costs are confirmed at checkout. View shipping policy.
What if I change my mind?

You have 30 days from delivery to return unused, unassembled items. Read the refund policy or just contact us — we’ll walk you through it. Change-of-mind return shipping is paid by the customer.

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