NIXIE CLOCK DIY
USB Powered 6E2(EM84) Magic Eye VU Meter(Audio Visualizer)-V1.0
Brand new,I designed and made it by myself.
Specifications:
Tube Name: 6E2(EM84) (BEIJING/SHANGHAI/SHUGUANG,Made in the P.R.C.);
Power Supply: 5V DC via MINI-USB;
Working Current: 500mA;
Size:58mm(L)*50mm(W)*80mm(H) ( with the tube installed);
PCB Size:48mm(L)*40mm(W);
PCB Color: Black;
Weight:50g(with the tube);
The 6E2 VU-meter works with any standard USB power supply,use only high-quality adapter!
Caution: High Voltage inside! For indoor use only!
Features:
1).5V Mini-USB powered,easy to be used.Small size&high efficiency.Can connect to your computer's USB plugs directly.
2).Round trimmer resistor installed on the right side of the case,easy for adjusting the circuit's sensitivity;
3).Tri-colored RGB LED mounted under the 6E2 tube. This LED can display any color with a lot of pre-defined colours as back light;
4).Simple setting by using 1 button only,can Turn ON&Turn Off the power and switch the LED's color or turn off the LED;
5).The tube is installed in the Ceramic Tube Socket or the Gold Plated Stamped Contacts.you can replace tube by yourself without using any tools;
6).Support 3.5mm Line_in and MIC (optional) on board,and also has a 3.5mm Line_out socket installed,you can just connect the VU-meter to your computer's sound output or other sound source and connect your headphone to the VU-meter;
7).Beautiful CAD designed acrylic case made using a laser cutter makes the clock look beautiful. You can assamble/disassamble the case by using only 4 screws on the bottom of the case.The case also has 4 bumpers as feet on the bottom of the case in order to stop to prevent case's damage.
For more information visit:
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The circuit for driving 6E1 and 6E2 are the same,just need to change the few pins loc and some value of the resistor,we will create the 6E1 version next time,tks for your opinion.
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Good design!
Personally I like 6E1/EM80 more. I think it is more beautiful than 6E2. There is a web site : www.magiceyetubes.com which has a page to display almost(if not all) all magic eyes pattern. The 6E1 is readily available in Taobao and is not expensive. You may want to try it out!
