It’s quite the task to get them up and running due to a number of quirks, so getting an entire clock to work with Nixie tubes is a badge of honor for those who attempt the project. For anyone ...

But Nixie tubes don’t really go bad ... but has gained a new life as a functional clock. You can watch [Davis] walk through the whole process in the video embedded just under the page break.

Watch the step-by-step assembly of an IN-12 Nixie tube clock; a challenging project with a truly unique result!