Summary of VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT
The VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT edition is a solder-free kit featuring pre-soldered electronics for user assembly. It utilizes an IV-18 8-digit Russian VFD display and an LPC1347 ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller running open-source mbed firmware. Available with or without GPS, it supports easy firmware updates via a USB bootloader and includes a Four Letter Word feature.
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)
- Pre-soldered electronics components
- Enclosure
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
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What is the VFD Modular Clock IV-18 SMT edition?
It is a special solder-free kit version of the original VFD Modular Clock where all electronics are pre-soldered. -
Does this clock come with GPS functionality?
Yes, GPS is available as an optional feature. -
What type of display tube does the clock use?
The clock uses an IV-18 8-digit Russian VFD Display Tube. -
Can users update the firmware easily?
Yes, the firmware can be updated easily using the LPC1347 usb bootloader without requiring special drivers. -
What microcontroller powers the device?
The device is powered by an LPC1347 ARM Cortex-M3 64kb microcontroller. -
Is the firmware open source?
Yes, the firmware is based on mbed and is open source. -
Do I need to solder any components during assembly?
No, the kit comes with all electronics pre-soldered; users only assemble the enclosure. -
What extra features does the clock offer?
The clock offers a Four Letter Word feature in addition to timekeeping functions.
