"Nixie tube clocks have always held a special place in the hearts of retro tech enthusiasts, but the reality of owning one often involves high voltage, heat, and the inevitable burnout of those delicate glass tubes. Modern alternatives typically sacrifice the warm, nostalgic glow that makes Nixie tubes so captivating. The LGL Studio VCK 0658-A Black Base Board tackles this dilemma by channeling that classic tube aesthetic through a vacuum fluorescent display that delivers all the visual magic without the maintenance headaches."
"The design immediately catches your attention with its full acrylic construction and deliberately exposed PCB board, creating an industrial aesthetic that feels both vintage and futuristic. The black base provides a sleek foundation while the transparent acrylic body showcases the internal components, turning what's usually hidden circuitry into part of the visual appeal. The self-luminous VFD display glows with that distinctive tube-like warmth, delivering crisp, bright numerals that rival the best Nixie tubes without requiring high voltage or generating excessive heat."
"Customization becomes a major part of the experience through the integrated RGB lighting system. You can adjust colors using a dedicated control panel, set start and end times for different lighting moods, and choose from over twenty effect modes that transform the clock throughout the day. The flow speed and brightness controls let you fine-tune everything from subtle ambient lighting to dynamic color cycling that matches your workspace energy or evening wind-down routine."
The VCK 0658-A uses a vacuum fluorescent display to recreate Nixie-like warm numerals while avoiding high voltage, heat, and tube burnout. Full acrylic construction and an exposed PCB create an industrial aesthetic; a black base and transparent body showcase internal components as part of the visual appeal. Integrated RGB lighting offers color selection, timing, over twenty effect modes, adjustable flow speed, and brightness for ambient or dynamic scenes. Wi‑Fi NTP synchronization maintains precise time with network delay compensation. An English interface supports iOS, Android, and a web-based control panel for straightforward setup and customization.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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