Summary of VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT
This article announces the availability of the VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT edition, a solder-free kit featuring pre-soldered electronics and a user-assembled enclosure. Originally demonstrated at Maker Faire Tokyo 2014, this clock utilizes an IV-18 display tube, an LPC1347 microcontroller, and open-source mbed firmware. It offers optional GPS functionality and supports easy firmware updates via USB bootloader without requiring special drivers.
Parts used in the VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT:
- IV-18 8-digit Russian VFD Display Tube
- LPC1347 ARM Cortex-M3 64kb microcontroller
- GPS module (optional)
- Open source mbed based firmware
- Enclosure components for assembly
- LPC1347 usb bootloader
Now available in the store: With GPS, Without GPS.
We showed a demo of this clock at Maker Faire Tokyo 2014 and it is now available in our online shop!
VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT edition is a special solder-free kit version of the original VFD Modular Clock . The kit comes with all electronics pre-soldered, but you still assemble the enclosure yourself.
Features:
- IV-18 8-digit Russian VFD Display Tube
- Open source mbed based firmware
- LPC1347 ARM Cortex-M3 64kb microcontroller
- GPS (option)
- Four Letter Word
- Easy to update firmware with no special drivers required (LPC1347 usb bootloader)
For more detail: VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT
- What is the VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT edition?
It is a special solder-free kit version of the original VFD Modular Clock with pre-soldered electronics. - Does this project require soldering by the user?
No, the kit comes with all electronics pre-soldered, but you must assemble the enclosure yourself. - How can I update the firmware on this device?
You can easily update the firmware using the LPC1347 usb bootloader without special drivers. - Is GPS functionality included in the standard kit?
GPS is listed as an optional feature for this clock. - What type of display tube does this clock use?
The clock uses an IV-18 8-digit Russian VFD Display Tube. - What microcontroller powers this project?
The project is powered by an LPC1347 ARM Cortex-M3 64kb microcontroller. - Can I get more details about the VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT?
More detail is available via the provided link titled VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT.
