Cheap boards "Zirrfa nixie tube DIY kit" for nixie clock present on aliexpress. This project allows to expand functionality of this board.
Features:
- Automatic time update (via NTP server)
- Smooth fade in/out for digits
Ability to change digits brightness(not implemented)
Notes:
- LEDs under the tubes are disabled (LED backlight with nixie tubes always looks bad)
- Create file
include/secret.h
with code:const char *WIFI_SSID = "your-wifi-ap-ssid"; const char *WIFI_PASSWORD = "your-wifi-ap-password";
- Configure some values in
Configurable constants
section ofmain.cpp
if needed - Build and upload project with VScode + PlatformIO to ESP board
TODO hardware mod guide
- ESP board - WeMos D1 mini
- Zirrfa board v5.1